When Windows 11 24H2 was officially released, we offered you a list of known issues that can currently stand in the way of upgrading to a fresh new release of the operating system. Microsoft has since described three other cases that block the upgrade.
For now, he has to indulge his appetite for the latest Elevens notebooks X415KA and X515KA from Asus. Sometimes the update process itself does not work on them. During the installation, the system may crash, when the so-called blue screen of death appears.
According to Microsoft, the problems occurred with unspecified hardware in the laptops. He is working with Asus on a solution, and until then Windows Update will not offer an update to Windows 11 24H2 on the mentioned models. Manual upgrade is not recommended and this also applies to the cases listed below.
Instability is a motif even on machines with the application installed Voicemeeter. System crashes occur when using Windows 11 24H2. It turns out that the audio mixer driver is not fully compatible with the new memory manager. A blue screen of death in such cases indicates memory management problems.
The remedy in this case lies with the development studio VB-Audio Software, which works on a compatible driver. Until then, don’t even switch manually to the latest Elevens.
An unpleasant problem affects some computers with an integrated webcam. When used for face or object detection, the app freezes. But infrared cameras are used immediately for logging in via Windows Hello. In these and other cases, the process may fail.
We don’t know the details, so we don’t know which machines or which webcams are affected. However, Microsoft blocks the automated upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 on potentially vulnerable devices.
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The Circus That Is Windows 11 24H2: A Comedy of Errors
Ah, Microsoft! The only company that can turn a software update into an unintended horror show. You think you’re getting a shiny new toy, but instead, you’re being handed a jack-in-the-box that just won’t pop open… literally! When Windows 11 24H2 launched, it came with some known issues that made the upgrade less of a leap forward and more of a carefully choreographed dance of dread.
Beware the Blue Screen of Death!
First off, let’s talk about everyone’s favorite party guest: the blue screen of death (BSOD). Apparently, this little beauty has made an unwelcome return in the latest Elevens notebooks, specifically the X415KA and X515KA from Asus. Imagine this: you’re sitting down, ready to embrace the wonders of Windows 11 24H2, and BOOM! Your screen is suddenly as blue as your mood. Not the best way to feel fresh and updated, is it?
Microsoft, in their infinite wisdom, claims that some unspecified hardware issues are at fault, because, of course, specifying would be too easy. They’ve promised they’re working with Asus on a solution. So, until that miracle occurs, you might want to avoid considering an upgrade to these models. You can just picture it: “Oh, you wanted to update? Sorry, the system is busy crashing!” What a lovely thought!
Audio Issues: Because Who Needs Sound?
But wait! The hilarity continues! If you happen to have the audio mixer application Voicemeeter installed, congratulations! You’re officially a contestant on the game show “Will It Crash?” It appears that the audio mixer driver has developed a slight case of incompatibility with the newer memory manager, which results in more crashes and BSODs. Sign me up for that rollercoaster ride! You won’t hear your favorite tunes unless you turn off the computer first! How very zen of the tech world!
The Webcam Woes: Say Cheese… Not!
And let’s not leave out the poor souls trying to use integrated webcams. It seems they’ve decided that face and object detection is a luxury not afforded to everyone during this upgrade. “Oh, you want to use your camera just to see your lovely mug? Sorry, sweetheart, that’s a hard ‘no’. You’ll have to settle for guessing what you look like today!” Meanwhile, the infrared cameras are busy flaunting their functionality for Windows Hello logins—because why would you ever need to see your own face when logging in?
Conclusion: An Upgrade Derailed
At the end of the day, Microsoft seems to be treating this upgrade like a game of whack-a-mole: every time they fix one problem, five more pop up. If you’re among the unlucky souls stuck in this digital purgatory of broken promises and crashing systems, the best advice is simple: hold off on that manual upgrade. The team at VB-Audio Software is supposedly drafting a compatible driver, but until then, just keep your fingers crossed and your webcam covered. For more comic escapades from the tech universe, keep an eye on Microsoft / Learn. Good luck!
When Microsoft officially launched Windows 11 24H2, we provided a comprehensive overview of known issues potentially hindering users from smoothly upgrading to this highly anticipated operating system. In the time since, Microsoft has identified three additional complications that may impede the upgrade.
Currently, users of the latest notebooks X415KA and X515KA from Asus are facing challenges, as the update process can be problematic on these devices. Reports have surfaced indicating that during the installation phase, the system might experience crashes, leading to the infamous blue screen of death.
According to Microsoft, these complications appear to stem from unspecified hardware present in the affected laptops. The tech giant is actively collaborating with Asus to develop a solution. Consequently, Windows Update has been temporarily disabled for these specific models, preventing any attempt to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2. It is also advised against pursuing a manual upgrade for these devices, as well as the cases outlined below.
Further issues arise for users with machines running the audio application Voicemeeter. These systems experience crashes when attempting to use Windows 11 24H2, primarily due to an incompatibility between the audio mixer driver and the new memory manager introduced in this update. Users encountering a blue screen of death in these scenarios often find that it signals underlying memory management failures.
To remedy this situation, the development studio VB-Audio Software is hard at work crafting a compatible driver. Until a solution is finalized, users are strongly discouraged from manually switching to the latest iteration of Windows.
An additional concern looms for some computers equipped with integrated webcams. Users have reported that the application may freeze during face or object detection tasks. However, infrared cameras seem to function normally when used for Windows Hello logins. In various instances, the process can fail unexpectedly.
While details remain vague, Microsoft has taken a proactive step by blocking automated upgrades to Windows 11 24H2 for devices that may be susceptible to these issues.
Resources: Microsoft / Learn