Windows 11’s latest update has become a source of frustration for many users, as installation issues and bugs plague the experience. The situation is further complicated by Microsoft’s release of an initial update this month, which was quickly paused due to conflicts with an anti-cheat tool, causing crashes in games that utilize this system. Following this, a revised patch was issued, but reports indicate that it too is not without its own set of problems.
Users have reported various challenges, including installation failures that lead to troubling boot loops, where multiple reboots are required before they can regain access to their systems. Others have encountered bugs with the second patch, identified as KB5063060. Complaints range from taskbar freezes upon waking from sleep to issues with external monitors and Bluetooth devices being forgotten, necessitating rediscovery after each restart. In more severe cases, some PCs have completely frozen, requiring manual reboots to recover.
Despite the intention behind the revised patch to resolve compatibility issues with games using Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC), gamers continue to face difficulties. One user lamented, “I still get the same problem playing Star Citizen,” noting random game freezes and EAC errors in the Windows event log. Similar issues have been reported with popular titles such as Fortnite and efootball25, indicating that not all problems have been addressed.
Analysis: a disappointingly messy rollout for June
The recurring installation failures with Windows 11 are not new, echoing similar issues seen with Windows 10. The complications arising from the dual updates this month may be contributing to the current chaos. As noted, users who installed the initial patch may find themselves facing additional hurdles when attempting to apply the second update, particularly if they have games affected by the anti-cheat compatibility bug.
In such cases, the attempt to overwrite the first patch with the second could lead to further complications within Windows Update. While Microsoft acted swiftly to pull the first patch, the potential for lingering issues remains a concern for those who may have already installed it.
For users struggling to install the revised June update, one option is to manually download the update from Microsoft’s website, specifically the x64 version. However, this approach is best suited for those with a certain level of technical confidence. Alternatively, users may choose to wait for Microsoft to resolve the underlying issues, though this does not guarantee a swift resolution.
For those who successfully installed the revised update but continue to experience crashes, the options are limited. Uninstalling the patch is not advisable, as it would leave systems vulnerable without the latest security fixes and features. Thus, patience may be the best course of action as users hope for a more stable experience in the near future.
