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Microsoft pauses Windows 11 updates for PCs with some Ubisoft games installed
Microsoft has stopped offering updates to Windows 11 version 24H2 on PCs that have certain Ubisoft games installed, Bleeping Computer reports. The company made the move after complaints that Star Wars Outlaws and games in the Assassin’s Creed series were crashing after installing the new Windows update.
New Microsoft Update Warning—400 Million Windows PC Owners Need To Pay
The clear issue here is that within the 400 million soon-to-be obsolete PCs that cannot make the TPM-compliant move to Windows 11, will be many users who can’t afford a new machine and perhaps are most likely to balk at the $30 Microsoft stipend to continue security support for a strictly one year only extension.
Microsoft blocks Windows 11 update on PCs with Ubisoft games
Microsoft has temporarily halted the rollout of its latest Windows 11 24H2 update on PCs. The move comes after several users reported game crashes, freezes, and audio issues with certain Ubisoft games after the update. Affected titles include popular franchises like Assassin's Creed, Star Wars Outlaws, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
Windows 11 24H2 gets a more streamlined taskbar and some much-needed bug fixes in Microsoft’s latest update
Windows 11 24H2 has just received an optional update which comes with some useful tweaks to the interface. This is patch KB5046740 and it’s in preview – so as ever, you might come across glitches if you install it – and the main changes on the desktop are applied to the taskbar and Start menu.
Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 update yet again could this impact you?
Microsoft blocked the Windows 11 24H2 update due to issues with USB-connected peripherals supporting the eSCL protocol. Gamers might face black screens during gameplay in specific Ubisoft titles after updating to Windows 11 24H2.
Windows 11 24H2's Latest Preview Delivers Taskbar, Interface Tweaks
Windows 11’s latest preview update streamlines the taskbar, enhances the Start menu, and fixes lingering bugs.
Microsoft is finally fixing a very annoying quirk of Windows 11 File Explorer tabs0 0
If you are tired of Windows 11 opening a new File Explorer window instead of a new tab, there is some good news for you.
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Microsoft Launches Windows Recall AI Preview on Copilot+ PCs After Months of Delays
Windows Recall debuts with encryption and privacy safeguards after delays, allowing users to search past screen activity.
Microsoft beefs up Windows security with new recovery and patching features
Microsoft is introducing a number changes to Windows aimed at making the operating system more robust to hacking attempts.
Microsoft Weekly: Recall is here, new Windows 11 features, Ignite, and more
Hands down, the biggest announcement from this week is the return of Recall. Microsoft finally opened the gates to its ...
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Microsoft working on a new in-game browser for Windows 11
Microsoft is developing a new in-game tool, Game Assist, for Windows 11 that can be used while playing games. Currently ...
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Microsoft Rolls Out Controversial Recall Feature for Windows 11 Beta Testers
After much controversy and delay, Microsoft’s Recall feature is starting to roll out in a beta build for Windows 11 ...
Recall arrives: Windows Insiders on Copilot+ PCs finally getting preview of key Microsoft AI feature
Microsoft cites a series of security and privacy precautions in Recall: The company says Recall is an opt-in feature, not ...
Microsoft Reveals Mini PC for Easy Access to Windows 365
Windows 365 Link, set to launch in select regions in early April, can connect to various peripherals either wirelessly or via ...
Microsoft released KB5047134 to improve Windows 11 24H2, Server 2025 setup files
Microsoft has brought some improvements to the Windows 11 setup files for the newest OS version, 24H2, as well as for Server 2025.