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.
Microsoft Warns Windows Users—Do Not Update Your PC This Way
Microsoft has confirmed an unusual warning for Windows users updating their PCs. If you make a simple mistake, your PC “might remain in a state where it cannot accept further Windows security updates.” Bad news, especially as it will clearly be confusing if and when it happens.
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,
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,
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.
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.
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.
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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,
Microsoft warns of new Windows 11 installation media bug that 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
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