Windows 10: Windows 11: issue may prevent further installations of updates

The latest version of Windows 11, version 24H2, has had its fair share of issues already since its release a few months ago. We covered some of them here, for instance the Auto HDR issue, that can make certain games freeze or display colors incorrectly.

Microsoft added another issue to the seemingly ever-growing list of Windows 11 issues.

The details:

• It affects Windows 11, version 24H2 (the latest version of Windows 11 at the time of writing).
• The issue may prevent installs of future updates on affected systems.
• There is a workaround, but only for users not affected by the issue already.

Issue may prevent the installation of future security updates


The issue affects Windows 11, version 24H2 devices that were installed using installation media, but only if the installation media included the October 2024 or November 2024 security updates.

Good to known: First and third-party tools like the Windows 11 Update Assistant or Rufus support the creation of installation media.

Affected devices may block the installation of any future security updates. This would include the installation of security updates via Windows Update, the direct installation of updates, and installation of updates through other means. Microsoft does not specify the issue further.

Microsoft confirms that the issue does not affect update installations via Windows Update, including upgrades from earlier versions of Windows to the latest Windows 11 feature update. Most Windows 11 devices should be fine therefore.

Microsoft's workaround


Microsoft suggests that users create installation media that includes the December 2024 security updates instead of the October or November 2024 updates. This prevents the issue, as the December 2024 security updates appear not to be affected by the issue.

The company has no advise at this time for customers who experience the issue already on devices. It says that it is working on a resolution.

If the installation is recent, customers may be able to start over from scratch. This would include creating new installation media with the December 2024 security updates and a brand new installation of Windows 11 on the affected device.

Windows Server installations are not affected by the issue, according to Microsoft. You can check out the issue on Microsoft's website. The company will update the information once it manages to resolve it.

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New install Windows 10 (issue solved)

It's good that you're not experiencing any issues. Unfortunately many folks are, a quick Google search will show the same info im offering the OP.

Heres a couple examples:

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It's basically what I mentioned above, small issues here and there ,but nothing to end your day.. for the most part.

I know it's anecdotal, but for my experience 95% of the time it's perfectly fine. The issues I've run into wouldn't be enough for me to roll back , but they would be enough (had I not installed it yet) ,to avoid it for another couple weeks which is why I'm suggesting it to the OP

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• Installation problems with the Fall Creators Update
• Microsoft Edge problems with the Fall Creators Update
• Drivers problems with the Fall Creators Update
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keep in mind, as of recently, the FCU is installed on 5% of devices roughly.....

 

windows xp installation and dual core am

could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx

 

Windows Updates failed to instal

I'm not sure how differant XP media center Edition is but you could clear the history \ cache if these folders are there.

Step 1 Register DLL files.

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By trying this step, we can check if the update engines are working properly.



1. Close all instances of Internet Explorer.

2. Click Start and Run, type "Regsvr32 atl.dll" (without quotes) in the Open box and click OK.



Note: There is a space between regsvr32 and atl.dll



3. Similarly, one by one, register the files listed below:



Regsvr32 msxml3.dll

Regsvr32 wuapi.dll

Regsvr32 wuaueng.dll

Regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll

Regsvr32 wups2.dll

Regsvr32 wucltui.dll

Regsvr32 wups.dll

Regsvr32 wuweb.dll

Regsvr32 qmgr.dll

Regsvr32 qmgrprxy.dll

Regsvr32 jscript.dll



Note: If you encounter errors while registering any of these files then skip that file and continue with the next one.



If the issue persists, let's move on to the steps below to verify Windows Update services and temporary folders.



Step 2 Verify the relevant Windows Update services.

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1. Click Start->Run, type "services.msc" (without quotation marks) in the open box and click OK.

2. Double click the service "Automatic Updates".

3. Click on the Log On tab, please ensure the option "Local System account" is selected and the option "Allow service to interact with desktop" is unchecked.

4. Check if this service has been enabled on the listed Hardware Profile. If not, please click the Enable button to enable it.

5. Click on the tab "General "; make sure the "Startup Type" is "Automatic" or "Manual". Then please click the button "Stop" under "Service Status" to stop the service.

6. Then please click the button "Start" under "Service Status" to start the service.

7. Please repeat the above steps with the other services:



Background Intelligent Transfer Service

Event Log

Remote Procedure Call (RPC)



Note: Event log service is enabled on all of the hardware profiles; this service does not have an option to enable or disable on certain hardware profile.



If it still does not help, let's proceed to step 3.



Step 3 Reload the Update temporary folders.

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One possible cause is that the temporary folder for Windows Update is containing corrupted files. Let's erase all the files there to get the system clean.



1. Click Start, Run, type: cmd and press Enter. Please run the following command in the opened window.



Net stop WuAuServ



2. Click Start, Run, type: %windir% and press Enter.

3. In the opened folder, rename the folder SoftwareDistribution to Sdold.

4. Click Start, Run, type: cmd and press Enter. Please run the following command in the opened window.



Net start WuAuServ



Please test the Windows Update website and let me know the result. If the issue persists, to clarify the issue and provide more accurate troubleshooting steps, please assist me in collecting the following information.