Windows 11 Update Blocked? Microsoft’s Workaround Saves the Day!
Microsoft suggests using Windows 11 installation media with updates from December 2024 or later to avoid blocked security updates. The issue arises when using media with October or November 2024 updates. Reinstalling with updated media solves the problem, ensuring your system stays as secure as a bank vault… with better Wi-Fi.
Hot Take:
Well, folks, it looks like Microsoft’s Windows 11 might have taken a page out of the “how to be a drama queen” handbook. Apparently, it decided to throw a tantrum if you try to install security updates from the ancient days of, oh, say, two months ago. But fear not, because the solution is as simple as hitting the reset button on your DeLorean and reinstalling with updates from December 2024 or later. Who knew time travel could be a part of your IT skillset?
Key Points:
- Windows 11 24H2 installations from certain media can’t accept further updates.
- The issue arises with media containing October or November 2024 updates.
- Microsoft suggests reinstalling Windows using media with updates from December 2024 onwards.
- Windows Update and Microsoft Update Catalog are unaffected by this issue.
- Microsoft also addressed a time zone change issue for non-admin users.