Bug in Windows 11 blocks security updates; see how to fix

As Microsoft warned on Friday (27), a bug in Windows 11 could prevent the user from downloading and installing security updates, leaving the computer at risk. The flaw only affects operating system installations using physical media such as CDs and USB devices.

The issue is with version 24H2 of Windows 11, which may no longer accept updates that contain important fixes to increase PC protection. The Redmond giant also revealed: The bug is related to the October and November 2024 security patches Included in manual installation.

Buggy updates were released on October 8 and November 12 of this year, respectively. If the computer is added to an installation via pendrive or CD, it will no longer receive future security updates, such as the patch that the manufacturer made available for December.

“This issue does not occur on devices where the October 2024 security update or the November 2024 security updates are installed via Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog website,” Microsoft said on the operating system’s support page.

How to fix Windows 11 error?

While the technology giant is working on a definitive solution to the Windows 11 error, it also showed an alternative solution to the problem. According to the company, it is recommended to uninstall the operating system that causes the error and prevent the download of security updates if you are running that version.

Then just Create installation media for Windows 11 version 24H2 including the December 2024 monthly security updatePublished on or after the 10th. This way, the system will continue to receive subsequent security patches as normal, strengthening the device’s protection.

In addition to the error with updates, installation with the physical media of the release also revealed other errors, such as incompatibility with Ubisoft games, problems with certain audio devices, and Outlook starting with the old Google Workspace Sync. The update was also temporarily blocked on Asus hardware.