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A weird Windows 11 bug won’t let some people install any security updates
Microsoft is warning users that some manually made Windows 11 installer media could contain a bug where new PC installs may not get future security updates. It affects USB and CD installers made with October and November release patches,
Microsoft warns Windows 11 install media bug blocks future security updates
Microsoft has clarified that this issue only applies to users who installed the Windows 11 24H2 update using a USB drive or CD
Microsoft Issues Security Warning To Millions To Avoid Installing Windows 11 In This Manner
This is just the latest in a long string of issues for the most recent release of Windows 11. The 24H2 release has been plagued with problems, including broken Auto HDR, busted USB scanners, wonky USB audio, problems with Outlook, major issues with certain Ubisoft games, and various other SNAFUs with specific hardware and software configurations.
Some Windows 11 Users Can No Longer Install Security Updates (but There’s a Fix)
Security updates are broken for Windows 11 PCs installed with physical media using the October 2024 and November 2024 updates, but there is a fix.
Windows 11 installation media bug causes security update failures
Microsoft is warning of an issue when using a media support to install Windows 11, version 24H2, that causes the operating system to not accept further security updates.
New Windows 11 24H2 bug list: 12 reasons to avoid this update for now
Microsoft's official 24H2 update for Windows 11 has been saddled with one bug after another. Here's why you might want to avoid updating and what you may find if you jump into the new version now.
This Windows 11 bug can stop your security updates — here's how to avoid it
Installing some recent versions of Windows 11 could leave you vulnerable to security issues due to an update flaw; here's how to avoid the problem.
Bizarre New Windows 11 Bug Can Block Security Updates
Microsoft has recently found a strange bug in some Windows 11 installations. This may prevent certain users from receiving important security updates. And unfortunately, all it takes to trigger this glitch is to install Windows from a CD or USB drive.
Unable to install security updates after freshly installing Windows 11? You're not alone
If you recently installed Windows 11 and are now unable to install more recent security updates, you're not alone. It looks like a bug in recent Windows 11 installation media is causing all future security updates to fail during the installation phase,
A Windows 11 update bug is leaving devices without security patches: here's how to dodge it
Windows updates are crucial but can sometimes cause issues like preventing future security patches. Windows 11 has a bug that stops further security updates after installing 24H2 via USB/CD. Microsoft suggests not using USB/CD to install the 24H2 update,
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