Microsoft, 24H2 and Windows 11

Microsoft finally lifts the ban on the Windows 11 24H2 update for gamers
After Ubisoft released patches for the Assassin's Creed games, Microsoft lifted the ban to update to Windows 11 24H2. Here's more.
Microsoft auto-updates consumer PCs to Windows 11 24H2 — you can defer the update for five weeks
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Microsoft has begun forcing people to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2
On the Microsoft page for Windows 11 24H2 known issues and notifications, the company has added an addition to its documentation detailing what to expect in the future: We have re
Microsoft begins forcing Windows 24H2 updates on PCs
Microsoft has moved into a "new stage" in its roll out of Windows 11's 2024 Update. Windows 11 24H2 is now being pushed to consumers, ready or not.
Microsoft begins auto updating PCs to Windows 11 24H2 (forced download phase)
Windows 11 24H2 shipped on October 1, 2024, as an optional upgrade for all existing users whether you meet system requirements or not. Starting January 16, 2025, Microsoft has begun automatically downloading Windows 11 24H2 on fully-compatible Windows 11 PCs.
Microsoft starts force upgrading Windows 11 22H2, 23H3 devices
Microsoft has started the forced rollout of Windows 11 24H2 to eligible, non-managed systems running the Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2.
How to Roll Back Windows 11 24H2 and Downgrade to 23H2 Safely
If you are facing major issues with the latest Windows 11 2024 update, you can roll back and downgrade to Windows 11 23H2 safely.
Microsoft Begins Automatic Rollout of Windows 11 24H2 Update
Ever since Windows 24H2 first came out at the end of last year, issues have been reported with the 24H2 update, such as performance issues on older devices, File Explorer crashes,
Microsoft removes Assassin’s Creed Windows 11 upgrade blocks
Ubisoft released Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Assassin's Creed Origins patches to fix Windows 11 24H2 compatibility issues that caused crashes, freezes, and audio problems.
If Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 issues continue like this, I'll fully convert to SteamOS for gaming as Ubisoft is forced to fix Assassin’s Creed games
Windows 11 24H2 has continuously troubled gamers on PC, and ultimately forced Ubisoft's hand to provide a compatibility patch ...
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Microsoft gives Windows 11 24H2 green light for gamers, but issues loom
Microsoft officially recognized the issues with Ubisoft games on 24H2 in November 2024. Back then, only two games, Avatar: ...
The Assassin’s Creed Windows 11 issue has been fixed, for all but one game
Multiple Assassin's Creed games have had their unplayable Windows 11 24H2 problems fixed, but one entry in the series remains ...
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Assassin's Creed crashes on Windows 11 24H2 are now a thing of the past - bug is (mostly) fixed
Gamers hit by Assassin's Creed black screen bug can breathe a sigh of relief - at least those playing Valhalla or Origins, ...
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Windows 11 KB5050009 (24H2) out, direct download .msu with Patch Tuesday fixes
Windows 11 KB5050009 is a January 2025 update for Windows 11 24H2, and unsurprisingly - it has nothing big to offer.
Windows 11 KB5050009 & KB5050021 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released the Windows 11 KB5050009 and KB5050021 cumulative updates for versions 24H2 and 23H2 to fix security ...