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Windows 11 24H2 Update Faces Installation Glitches and Task Errors

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by Cairon Peterson
October 30, 2024
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Windows 11 24H2 Update Faces Installation Glitches and Task Errors

The highly anticipated Windows 11 24H2 update was officially released by Microsoft on October 1, with the intent to address several bugs and enhance system performance. Among the issues the update aimed to rectify were errors with the System File Checker, which had been incorrectly flagging certain files, mishandling by the Disk Cleanup tool in removing an 8.63GB cache, and screen blackouts occurring when users utilized the Alt+Tab function. Despite these fixes and the promise to resolve miscellaneous other problems, the update has inadvertently introduced a host of new issues, frustrating users who had hoped for a smoother experience.

Users immediately noticed the primary issue: installation failure. Reports began stacking up about the update stalling at around 40% or, in some cases, between 90% and 95% completion, with a range of error codes such as 0x800f0922, 0x800736b3, 0xc015001a, 0x800f0991, and 0x80242008 appearing. Intriguingly, these installation issues did not seem to spare any specific type of hardware, affecting even the newest PCs equipped with modern chipsets. This puzzling uniformity in failure suggests a more systemic problem rather than a niche issue.

Persistent Glitches and Microsoft’s Response

Microsoft rolled out the eagerly awaited Windows 11 24H2 update on October 1, aiming to fix various bugs and improve overall system performance. Key fixes targeted issues with the System File Checker, which had been incorrectly flagging certain files, the Disk Cleanup tool mistakenly deleting an 8.63GB cache, and screen blackouts occurring when users utilized the Alt+Tab function. Despite these promises, the update unexpectedly introduced several new issues, disappointing users who were hoping for a smoother experience.

The most prominent issue users faced was installation failure. Numerous reports indicated that the update would stall at around 40% or sometimes between 90% and 95%, accompanied by error codes such as 0x800f0922, 0x800736b3, 0xc015001a, 0x800f0991, and 0x80242008. Interestingly, these installation failures did not discriminate based on hardware type, affecting even the latest PCs with advanced chipsets. This widespread failure hints at a more systemic problem rather than a specific hardware issue, leaving users frustrated and searching for solutions.

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