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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.
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.
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.
Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 update yet again could this impact you?
Microsoft blocked the Windows 11 24H2 update due to issues with USB-connected peripherals supporting the eSCL protocol. Gamers might face black screens during gameplay in specific Ubisoft titles after updating to Windows 11 24H2.
Microsoft’s New Windows 11 Decision—Millions Of Passwords To Be Replaced
Microsoft has announced a change, rolling out soon, that could see millions of passwords replaced for Windows 11 users—here’s ...
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, ...
Microsoft’s new Windows Resiliency Initiative aims to avoid another CrowdStrike incident
Microsoft has developed a new Quick Machine Recovery feature in light of the CrowdStrike incident that will enable IT admins ...
New Microsoft Update Warning—400 Million Windows PC Owners Need To Pay
The clear issue here is that within the 400 million soon-to-be obsolete PCs that cannot make the TPM-compliant move to ...
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Black Friday Week 2024 Sale: Get Microsoft Windows 11, Windows 10, Office 2019, Visual Studio 2022 Starting As Low As Just $13
Looking for Windows 11 key at discounted price? Well, the good news is that as part of Black Friday week, VIP-CDKDeals is ...
Microsoft beefs up Windows security with new recovery and patching features
Microsoft is introducing a number changes to Windows aimed at making the operating system more robust to hacking attempts.
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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 ...
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Microsoft Expands Windows 365 Frontline with Shared Cloud PCs
Microsoft expands Windows 365 Frontline with a new shared mode, allowing secure, task-specific Cloud PC access for multiple ...
Microsoft Reveals Mini PC for Easy Access to Windows 365
Windows 365 Link, set to launch in select regions in early April, can connect to various peripherals either wirelessly or via ...
Microsoft Outages: Some Outlook And Teams Users Recover As Company Deploys Fix
Microsoft said it’s working to fix a Monday morning email and calendar outage but has not said exactly when service will be ...