List of Windows 11 24H2 errors, reasons not to update

Windows 11 24H2 brings a lot of new features but still has some serious bugs. From performance issues, compatibility issues to security issues, many users are having trouble. Let's take a look at the common errors and why you should consider before updating.

The latest Windows 11 24H2 update is plagued with serious bugs that are affecting user experience. Some of the bugs have been confirmed by Microsoft, while others have been reported by users. Here are some of the issues you may encounter when upgrading to this version.

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1. System File Checker Windows 11 24H2 error

Windows System File Checker (SFC) is a useful tool in Windows that can scan your drive for corrupted system files and attempt to repair or replace them. To start a scan, simply run the 'sfc /scannow ' command in Command Prompt. If SFC detects corrupted files, it will automatically repair them. After running the scan, if no problems remain, your system should be back to normal.

However, with the Windows 11 24H2 update, the System File Checker tool has a serious bug that causes it to falsely report corrupted files. No matter how many times you run the tool, it will still report that it has found and repaired corrupted files. This bug occurs because SFC incorrectly identifies the hash values of some WebView2-related files, causing them to be marked as corrupted when they are not. Until this bug is fixed, the File Checker tool will be less effective in the latest Windows 11 update.

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2. Windows 11 version 24H2 cache clearing error

The Windows 11 24H2 update left behind an 8.63GB cache that you can't seem to clear using conventional methods. Even after trying to clear this cache, the amount of free space on your hard drive remained unchanged. However, Microsoft has confirmed that this is a reporting bug. Selecting the " Windows Update Cleanup " option when running Disk Cleanup actually clears this cache. The cleanup tool incorrectly reports that the freed drive space is still available for further cleaning.

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3. Conflict between Windows 11 24H2 and Easy Anti-Cheat application

A program called Easy Anti-Cheat is automatically installed with some online games to prevent cheating. However, Windows 11 24H2 has some issues with this software, which can lead to users experiencing a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in rare cases, according to information from Microsoft.

Only devices using Intel Alder Lake+ processors and the vPro platform are affected. Microsoft is working with the developer of Easy Anti-Cheat to address this issue. Until a solution is available, people using this application on computers with affected Intel chips should be aware of the potential conflict.

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4. Blue screen error in Windows 11 24H2 update

Intel and Microsoft have discovered incompatibility issues with some Intel Smart Sound Technology (Intel SST) drivers on 11th Gen Intel Core processors that lead to Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in the Windows 11 2024 Update. People using the affected drivers and Windows 11 24H2 may experience this issue.

Microsoft is aware of a bug in the 24H2 update that causes BSODs on computers using certain Western Digital SSDs. The issue has affected models such as Lenovo, Asus VivoBook, and many others.

Additionally, another issue has been discovered that computers using Z890 motherboards sold by MSI, Asus, and other vendors may also experience BSOD. This issue occurs primarily on systems using the Core Ultra 200S series and Xe-LPG integrated graphics.

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5. Mouse pointer disappears error in Windows 11 version 24H2

Another bug in Windows 11 24H2 update and recent updates has caused the mouse cursor to disappear when users interact with apps based on it like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge. This bug only occurs when users click on text input fields.

Specifically, this error causes the mouse cursor to not appear when the user types, causing hindrance during use. Although not everyone encounters this problem, it is still annoying for those affected. To temporarily resolve this, users can go to the mouse settings in the Control Panel and reset the cursor icon to the default state.

6. Internet connection problem after updating Windows 11 version 24H2

Some people who have installed the Windows 11 24H2 update are reporting that they are now having trouble connecting to the internet. These users can connect via Ethernet or Wi-Fi, but they are not getting a valid IP address and therefore cannot access the internet or network. Updating drivers and firmware or resetting the network connection has not resolved the issue. In some cases, using a static IP address instead of a dynamic one has resolved the issue.

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7. Fingerprint sensor error after Windows 11 24H2 update

According to Microsoft, after updating to Windows 11 version 24H2, the fingerprint sensor on some computers may become unresponsive. When you lock your device and try to unlock it by scanning your fingerprint, the authentication process will fail and you will have to choose another method to sign in. Microsoft has confirmed that this issue affects certain device models and recommends that users do not update to version 24H2 until the issue is resolved.

8. Clipboard history lost Windows 11 version 24H2

Dozens of users taking to various online forums have reported that the tool repeatedly claims that the clipboard history is empty, even though they've copied one or more items to it. While the bug seems to only affect a small number of users, it was discovered by Windows Insider testers a few months ago. But it's clear that Microsoft hasn't bothered to fix it, or hasn't fixed it properly.

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9. Network sharing not working in Windows 11 24H2 update

This is another network-related issue that is causing some PCs to experience issues with the 24H2 update. In this case, the computer or other devices are not showing up in the network list, making it impossible to share files and printers between different computers. The issue may be related to Function Discovery Resource Publication (FDResPub), a service that allows Windows 11 to remain visible on the network. To fix this, some users have resolved the issue by setting FDResPub to start manually instead of automatically.

10. Unable to connect to printer when updating Windows 11 to version 24H2

Some users who upgraded to Windows 11 24H2 are having trouble setting up or using printers. The issue appears to affect users of printers made by HP, Canon, and Brother, among others. Microsoft has published a support article highlighting the issue and offering some workarounds. But at this time, the issue remains unresolved.

The number of bugs in the Windows 11 24H2 update appears to be larger than previous years' updates. The continued presence of a series of bugs and the fact that Microsoft has had to delay the update for many users all point to a problem with the update. Until all or most of these bugs are fixed, Windows 11 users should hold off on upgrading to version 24H2 and stick with their current version.