Microsoft has taken a significant step forward by addressing compatibility issues with wallpaper customization software in the latest Windows 11 24H2 update. The company has begun the process of lifting the update blockade that was previously imposed on systems experiencing known incompatibilities.
Windows 11 24H2: Compatibility issues with wallpaper apps
Upon the installation of Windows 11, version 24H2, users encountered various challenges with wallpaper customization applications. Microsoft has detailed these issues, which included:
- Wallpapers failing to display correctly
- Icons disappearing from the desktop
- Loss of desktop preview functionality
- Problems with virtual desktops
- Error messages generated by the applications
The specific Safeguard ID associated with this blockade is 52754008, which can be managed through Windows Update for Business. As Microsoft gradually removes this blocker, users attempting to install version 24H2 via Windows Update, the Windows 11 Installation Assistant, or the Media Creation Tool may encounter prompts to uninstall their wallpaper apps.
To facilitate a smooth installation process, Microsoft recommends that users either update the affected applications—many of which may now be compatible with the latest updates—or uninstall them entirely. Once these steps are taken, the installation of version 24H2 can proceed without further hindrance.
It is important to note that the timing of the resolution for specific devices will vary based on the installed applications and their respective update schedules. As developers roll out new versions of the affected wallpaper apps, Microsoft anticipates that these compatibility issues will be resolved in due course.
Just last week, Microsoft acknowledged similar problems with the 24H2 update concerning Senseshield protection software, a copy protection solution. In response, the company had to reset the update blockade to maintain system stability for affected users.
