Microsoft has recently found a strange bug in some Windows 11 installations. This may prevent certain users from receiving important security updates. And unfortunately, all it takes to trigger this glitch is to install Windows from a CD or USB drive.

Microsoft has clarified that this issue only applies to users who installed the Windows 11 24H2 update using a USB drive or CD

Microsoft's official 24H2 update for Windows 11 has been saddled with one bug after another. Here's why you might want to avoid updating and what you may find if you jump into the new version now.

Microsoft has confirmed an unusual warning for Windows users updating their PCs. If you make a simple mistake, your PC “might remain in a state where it cannot accept further Windows security updates.” Bad news, especially as it will clearly be confusing if and when it happens.

To fix the problem, Microsoft says users will have to reinstall Windows 11 24H2 with the latest December security patch.

Security updates are broken for Windows 11 PCs installed with physical media using the October 2024 and November 2024 updates, but there is a fix.

Installing some recent versions of Windows 11 could leave you vulnerable to security issues due to an update flaw; here's how to avoid the problem.

If you recently installed Windows 11 and are now unable to install more recent security updates, you're not alone. It looks like a bug in recent Windows 11 installation media is causing all future security updates to fail during the installation phase,