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Couldn’t install Windows 11 24H2 because of your wallpaper? Microsoft has finally lifted blocks on upgrades due to customization apps – with some catches

Windows 11 24H2 couldn’t be installed by the users of some wallpaper customization apps This was because of compatibility issues with said apps and 24H2 Microsoft has now resolved those problems, for ...
ZDNet

Microsoft may try to block third-party customization apps in Windows 11 24H2

Do you use a Start menu alternative or another tool to customize Windows 11's interface? If so, you may be blocked from installing and running such programs when jumping to the upcoming Windows 11 ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft lifts Windows 11 update block for some AutoCAD users

Microsoft has removed a compatibility hold that prevented some AutoCAD users from installing the Windows 11 2024 Update due to launch and crash issues. As Redmond explained when it acknowledged this ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows 11 upgrade block lifted after Safe Exam Browser fix

Microsoft has removed an upgrade block that prevented some Safe Exam Browser users from installing the Windows 11 2024 Update due to incompatibility issues. Safe Exam Browser is an open-source ...
TweakTown

Microsoft removes block stopping PCs with ancient game installed from getting Windows 11 24H2

TL;DR: Microsoft has resolved a compatibility block preventing Windows 11 users from installing the 24H2 update due to issues with Asphalt 8. The game was prone to crashing with the 24H2 update, and ...
TweakTown

Microsoft lifts block on Windows 11 24H2 that stopped some AutoCAD users from installing it

TL;DR: Microsoft has lifted the compatibility hold on Windows 11 24H2 for PCs with certain versions of AutoCAD installed. A bug in 24H2 affected AutoCAD 2022, preventing it from launching, but a fix ...