Windows 11 Support Thread

Ivan Leon said:
Here's a new glitch - the Weather app in Windows 11 has decided that - even though 'South Africa (English)' is set as the default system region / language in the app - that the text is displayed in Asian hieroglyphics... ;)

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Yip same here ... did some Googling ... seems this is a bug from w10 days already with no real "click-here" fix :(
 
Is it true that the latest cumulative update wont install on machines that dont have the correct hardware, even those that bypassed the install check?
Also it wont install on a compatible machine if it has Explorer patcher installed
 
airborne said:
Is it true that the latest cumulative update wont install on machines that dont have the correct hardware, even those that bypassed the install check?
Also it wont install on a compatible machine if it has Explorer patcher installed
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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5044284 / KB5046617 can't install new updates - Neowin​

Microsoft has added a new known issue to the list of ones for Windows 11 version 24H2, the company's latest feature update for its desktop OS.

It says that users trying to install new security updates or Patch Tuesdays on Windows 11 24H2 will be unable to do so had they installed using media like CD or USB.

The issue is affecting those who are trying to update on top of the October 2024 Patch Tuesday (KB5044284) and November 2024 Patch Tuesday (KB5046617).

Thus those who installed Windows 11 2024 using something like the official Media Creation Tool are also going to be affected.

Microsoft has clarified that the problem does not occur when the installation is done via Windows Update or the Update Catalog website.

Read the full article here:

www.neowin.net

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5044284 / KB5046617 can't install new updates

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 24H2 KB5044284 and KB5046617 can't install future updates. A workaround has been provided.
www.neowin.net www.neowin.net
 

Windows 11 KB5048685 bugs break Start menu, Wi-Fi, gets stuck installing and restarting - Neowin​

The end of the year is not going all that well for Windows 11 users. Earlier today, Microsoft confirmed an issue wherein newer updates won't download and install on top of KB5044284 and KB5046617 in case you installed them using USB or CD media.

While that was on Windows 11 24H2, it looks like versions 23H2 and 22H2 are also problematic as the latest December 2024 Patch Tuesday (KB5048685) is causing all sorts of issues for users.

A very widespread problem seems to that related to the Start menu such that Citrix had to issue a workaround guidance about it.

www.neowin.net

Windows 11 KB5048685 bugs break Start menu, Wi-Fi, gets stuck installing and restarting

Windows 11 KB5048685 update seems to be infested with various bugs including those affecting Start menu, Wi-Fi, as well as installation problems.
www.neowin.net www.neowin.net
 
airborne said:
Is it true that the latest cumulative update wont install on machines that dont have the correct hardware, even those that bypassed the install check?
Also it wont install on a compatible machine if it has Explorer patcher installed
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I have unsupported hardware & running EP .... On W11 24H2 with ALL updates installed ....

So no problems ....

MS is actually relaxing the hardware requirements and is actually telling you how to bypass it on their own site.
 
Ivan Leon said:

Windows 11 KB5048685 bugs break Start menu, Wi-Fi, gets stuck installing and restarting - Neowin​

The end of the year is not going all that well for Windows 11 users. Earlier today, Microsoft confirmed an issue wherein newer updates won't download and install on top of KB5044284 and KB5046617 in case you installed them using USB or CD media.

While that was on Windows 11 24H2, it looks like versions 23H2 and 22H2 are also problematic as the latest December 2024 Patch Tuesday (KB5048685) is causing all sorts of issues for users.

A very widespread problem seems to that related to the Start menu such that Citrix had to issue a workaround guidance about it.

www.neowin.net

Windows 11 KB5048685 bugs break Start menu, Wi-Fi, gets stuck installing and restarting

Windows 11 KB5048685 update seems to be infested with various bugs including those affecting Start menu, Wi-Fi, as well as installation problems.
www.neowin.net www.neowin.net
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I have KB5046617 but not 5044284
Have not been offered KB5048685 yet ...
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Is anyone running ExplorerPatcher on Windows 11 version 24H2, do you need to uninstall it before installing 24H2?
And has anyone installed Windows 11 version 24H2 on unsupported hardware on a device with no TPM 2.0?
 
airborne said:
Is anyone running ExplorerPatcher on Windows 11 version 24H2, do you need to uninstall it before installing 24H2?
And has anyone installed Windows 11 version 24H2 on unsupported hardware on a device with no TPM 2.0?
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On the 6th Dec I did a fresh install of 24H2 on unsupported hardware ... did some updates as per the screenshot above.
Then installed EP without any issues.

On my 2nd PC with unsupported hardware I did an upgrade to 24H2 via an USB image made with Rufus.
I did NOT uninstall EP and it was still working after the upgrade ... had to just change 1 setting for the taskbar to work correctly again ... this one ...
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Dimpie (COMPUTEK) said:
On the 6th Dec I did a fresh install of 24H2 on unsupported hardware ... did some updates as per the screenshot above.
Then installed EP without any issues.

On my 2nd PC with unsupported hardware I did an upgrade to 24H2 via an USB image made with Rufus.
I did NOT uninstall EP and it was still working after the upgrade ... had to just change 1 setting for the taskbar to work correctly again ... this one ...
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So on unsupported hardware you can't install 24H2 via windows update?
 
Dimpie (COMPUTEK) said:
I can't see why not ? ... I just opted to go the USB route

I think there's a script or reg file you need to run beforehand to "bypass" those TPM & CPU checks.

Edit: How old is that CPU ?
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It’s a 6th gen Cpu.
I’m not getting offered the 24H2 update even after allowing "Get the latest updates as soon as possible"
My other pc has been offered the 24H2 literally last month already.
 
airborne said:
It’s a 6th gen Cpu.
I’m not getting offered the 24H2 update even after allowing "Get the latest updates as soon as possible"
My other pc has been offered the 24H2 literally last month already.
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Ok that CPU is fine ... anything pre-2010 will not be able to upgrade to 24H2

The machine I upgraded via USB was also not offered the upgrade via Windows Updates.

Maybe Google for reasons ?
 
Dimpie (COMPUTEK) said:
Ok that CPU is fine ... anything pre-2010 will not be able to upgrade to 24H2

The machine I upgraded via USB was also not offered the upgrade via Windows Updates.

Maybe Google for reasons ?
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I tried using an ISO to do an in place upgrade and it failed with the usual error - no TPM2.0 and CPU not supported :cautious:
Yassis the tech support on this website is up to sht!!
The CPU is an i5 6300u 6th gen
 
airborne said:
I tried using an ISO to do an in place upgrade and it failed with the usual error - no TPM2.0 and CPU not supported :cautious:
Yassis the tech support on this website is up to sht!!
The CPU is an i5 6300u 6th gen
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Like I said, you need to run a reg file to bypass the requirements. Do you know how to create one ?

Microsoft had the info on their site.

Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\MoSetup
Name: AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU
Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1

Check out this video .... might help a little (it's from 10 to 11 tho)

 

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