Here’s a concise summary of the situation as reported by PCWorld and corroborated by other sources:
What Happened?
- Several recent mandatory Windows 11 24H2 updates (notably KB5060842 and KB5063060 in June) caused major stability problems for users.
- Common issues included:
- Error messages during update installs (codes: 0x800f0922, 0x80070002, 0x80070306, 0x800f0991).
- Games (like Fortnite) and programs would randomly restart, FPS drops, and taskbar freezing.
- Incorrect or noisy Windows Firewall event logging.
Microsoft’s Actions
- Microsoft has quietly acknowledged these issues.
- In the optional preview update KB5062660, they specifically mention:
- Stability fixes for issues that began with the May 2025 security update and subsequent updates.
- A fix for Windows Firewall “Config Read Failed” errors (Event 2042 in the Event Viewer).
- This update (KB5062660) is currently optional and must be installed manually via Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog.
- Microsoft will roll KB5062660 out to all users as a standard update on Patch Tuesday in August.
What Should You Do?
- If you’re experiencing these issues, manually install KB5062660 as a temporary fix.
- If not, you can wait for the official rollout in August.
- Microsoft claims to be working on stricter driver and update standards to prevent similar problems in the future.
For official instructions and details:
- Check the source article: PCWorld Article
If you have questions about how to install the update or need troubleshooting help for specific error codes or symptoms, let me know!