Microsoft has quietly pushed an emergency mitigation and updated guidance after a late‑2024 Windows 11 installation‑media bug left some freshly installed systems unable to accept subsequent security updates, forcing affected users and IT teams into painful workarounds including media rebuilds...
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The Windows 11 December 2024 Update has landed, and for many users, especially those on Windows 11 24H2 and 23H2, it’s been a ride they’d rather not have taken. From Start menu malfunctions to performance pitfalls and even isolated BSODs (Blue Screens of Death), the update has stirred up notable...