Windows, Security Updates

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.
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,
Security updates cannot be installed on all Windows 11 24H2 versions
Some Windows 11 versions are unable to receive security updates. This problem, according to Microsoft, occurs in specific versions that were installed via
Bizarre New Windows 11 Bug Can Block Security Updates
The bug specifically impacts Windows 11 24H2 installations created using manually prepared media with security updates from October or November 2024. Affected systems cannot accept future Windows security updates,
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,
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 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
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,
Can't Upgrade to Windows 11 in 2025? These Are Your 6 Options
Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. This means the operating system will no longer receive updates ...
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How to Make Windows 11 Look Like XP
While most of your taskbar now closely resembles Windows XP, clicking the Start menu still reveals the Windows 11 design. To ...
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New Windows 11 24H2 bug list: 12 reasons to avoid this update for now
After months of beta testing, Microsoft officially released its major 2024 update for Windows 11 on October 1. Known as Windows 11 24H2, the latest version enhances the Copilot AI, spruces ...
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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. The problem occurs when ...
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Windows 11 vs. macOS Sequoia: Which is the better upgrade?
It’s also a free update, as long as you have a valid Windows 10 license. If you don’t and need to buy it outright, Windows 11 Home costs $139, while Windows 11 Pro is $200. All new Macs ...
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Windows 11 suffers more bugs in latest update, with the Start menu hit hard by some frustrating issues
More bugs have been uncovered in Windows 11’s December update They include some nasty problems with the Start menu falling over There is a workaround for the Start menu problem most users are ...
If your Windows 10 PC can't be upgraded, you have 5 options before time runs out
Microsoft will officially end support for its most popular operating system in less than a year. Here's what you should do ...