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Microsoft warns that the latest Windows 11 update may crash PC games now
Ubisoft has released a temporary fix for Star Wars Outlaws, but Microsoft warns that players may still experience performance issues. For now, the tech giant advises users to avoid manually installing the 24H2 update and to force-quit unresponsive games using Task Manager until a permanent fix is deployed.
Windows 11 24H2 Is Crashing Ubisoft Games
Microsoft stops rolling out Windows 11 24H2 to PCs with certain Ubisoft games installed and is working with Ubisoft to fix the compatibility issues.
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 24H2 update is crashing some Ubisoft games
Microsoft says it’s working with Ubisoft to fix a problem with its latest Windows 11 update that’s been crashing some games, and it’s put the update’s release on pause for devices with those games in the meantime.
Windows 11 Version 24H2 Has a Compatibility Issue With Select Ubisoft Games
Microsoft is blocking updates to Windows 11 version 24H2 on PCs where select Ubisoft games are installed due to a compatibility issue.
Microsoft pauses Windows 11 updates for PCs with some Ubisoft games installed
Microsoft has stopped offering updates to Windows 11 version 24H2 on PCs that have certain Ubisoft games installed, Bleeping Computer reports. The company made the move after complaints that Star Wars Outlaws and games in the Assassin’s Creed series were crashing after installing the new Windows update.
Windows 11 24H2 hit by a brand new bug, but there's a workaround
You can't change the time zone the usual way unless you have admin rights. Here's how to sneak past this glitch.
Microsoft has blocked the latest Windows 11 update on PCs with Star Wars Outlaws and other Ubisoft games installed
First reported by Bleeping Computer, Microsoft is now preventing Windows 11's 24H2 update from being sent out to machines that have a selection of recent Ubisoft games installed on them. A number of users have reported persistent, unworkable crashing, sometimes on startup, when trying to play the affected games.
Windows 11 24H2 gets a more streamlined taskbar and some much-needed bug fixes in Microsoft’s latest update
Windows 11 24H2 has just received an optional update which comes with some useful tweaks to the interface. This is patch KB5046740 and it’s in preview – so as ever, you might come across glitches if you install it – and the main changes on the desktop are applied to the taskbar and Start menu.
The Windows 11 24H2 update is causing even more problems
Microsoft confirms that the Windows 11 24H2 update is giving users a real headache with various problems including trashing game audio for gamers.
Microsoft is blocking PCs with Ubisoft games from updating to Windows 11 24H2
PC gamer updating to Windows 11 version 24H2 take note, especially if you're playing any Ubisoft games. Compatibility issues have been reported.
Windows 11 24H2 update blocked on PCs with Assassin's Creed, Star Wars Outlaws
Microsoft is blocking the Windows 11 24H2 update on computers with some Ubisoft games, like Assassin's Creed, Star Wars Outlaws, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, after changes in the operating system cause the games to crash,
Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 on some PCs with USB scanners
Microsoft now blocks the Windows 11 24H2 update on computers with standalone scanners, multi-function printers, fax machines, ...
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Can your old PC handle the Windows 11 upgrade? How to find out - before you try
When October 2025 rolls around, your old but still functional Windows 10 PC will no longer receive monthly security updates ...
Windows 11 insists you use a Microsoft account. Here’s how to bypass it
You can also use Windows 11 24H2 in the Home Edition with a local user account without any problems. No additional tools are ...
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Microsoft temporarily halts Windows 11 24H2 update on PCs with select Ubisoft games — avoiding frequent freezing and black screen glitches in modern Assassin'…
Microsoft hits the brakes on its 24H2 update rollout as a handful of Ubisoft titles are crashing, with a fix on the way.
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How to Downgrade from Windows 11 24H2 to 23H2 Without Losing Data?
If you've upgraded to Windows 11 24H2 and are experiencing performance issues or simply prefer the previous version (23H2), ...
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Windows 11 KB5046740 24H2 adds many features (direct download .msu)
Windows 11 KB5046740 is now available for Windows 11 24H2, and it's a massive update with several new features.
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Hotpatching, as the name suggests, means that the update does not require any system reboot, nor does it need any user ...
Windows 11 24H2 is plagued by more bugs, including weird installation failures and crashes hitting PC gamers
Some Windows 11 24H2 users are reporting more troublesome glitches at the hands of the latest update for November.