Windows 11 24H2 – Problems and Issues after Upgrade

In this article, we will talk about the Windows 11 24H2 Problems and Issues that you can encounter after the Upgrade.

Windows 11 24H2 was released in early October, but as with every new Windows 11 Update, there are still some Known Issues that you need to be aware of, before doing the Upgrade.

Disk Cleanup incorrectly reporting used space

As reported by Microsoft, despite cleaning up files, the application might display an incorrect estimate of space still available for cleanup.

sfc /scannow command not working properly

Also the sfc /scannow command won’t work as expected in the Windows 11 24H2 Update, because it will continuously show corrupted files that need to be fixed.

The command is fixed in the latest Update for 24H2 in the Release Preview Channel, and also coming to the Main Release in the coming weeks.

Mouse Pointer glitches

Some users are also reporting that in certain text fields the Mouse Pointer is dissapearing. This can be temporarily fixed by restarting explorer.exe or the computer.

Safe Exam Browser application might fail to open

Devices running version 3.7 or lower versions of this application are incompatible with Windows 11, version 24H2.

Some devices using Easy Anti-Cheat stop responding and receive a blue screen

Older driver versions of the Easy Anti-Cheat application are incompatible with Windows 11, version 24H2.

Fingerprint sensors might experience problems after a device is locked

Several device models are affected. A compatibility hold is in place. Updating device firmware might resolve the issue.

Wallpaper customization applications might not work as expected

Multiple applications are affected. A compatibility hold is in place. Updating applications might resolve the issue.

Compatibility issues with Intel Smart Sound Technology drivers

Windows 11, version 24H2 devices with the affected Intel SST driver might receive an error with a blue screen.

Asphalt 8 might periodically stop responding

Devices running Asphalt 8 might see an exception and compatibility hold has been applied to safeguard update experience.

For more information about these Known Issues, you can check this article from Microsoft.

For a more in-depth view over the Known Issues, you can watch the video below from the youtube channel.