Microsoft has taken a significant step forward by removing a barrier that previously hindered certain Windows 11 users from upgrading to the latest version, 24H2. This particular update block was specifically impacting PCs that had the popular game Asphalt 8: Airborne installed. The reason behind this precaution was that the new Windows 11 24H2 version was causing the game to become unresponsive, necessitating frequent restarts.
Update Block Lifted
During the period when the block was enforced, users with Asphalt 8: Airborne on their systems were not even presented with the option to upgrade to the 24H2 version. However, according to a report from Neowin, Microsoft has now lifted this restriction. The company stated:
Resolution: This issue has been resolved. The safeguard hold (ID 52796746) that was previously in place for this issue has been lifted. It may take up to 48 hours for the Windows 11, version 24H2 update to be offered in the Windows Update in Settings. Restarting your device might expedite the process.
For those eager to access the update sooner, a simple restart of the PC may help in speeding up the availability of the upgrade.
This incident is not an isolated one; Microsoft has previously issued other safeguard holds for the Windows 11 24H2 update. In December, the update was blocked for PCs equipped with USB scanners and printers, and again in February, it was paused for systems running older versions of AutoCAD software. As Microsoft continues to address these issues, it is anticipated that more blocks will be lifted in the near future.
Further reading: Windows 11 24H2’s minimum CPU requirements were quietly bumped up.
This article originally appeared on our sister publication PC-WELT and was translated and localized from German.
