When Microsoft releases feature updates, it sometimes applies temporary blocks to prevent certain devices from upgrading. These blocks are a precautionary measure to avoid compatibility issues with specific drivers or software, ensuring a smooth user experience.
One such block affected users of Asphalt 8, as the game wasn’t functioning properly on version 24H2. Microsoft has now resolved the issue, allowing affected users to proceed with the update without any disruptions.
Microsoft Lifts Another Block Preventing Windows 11 24H2 Updates
When Microsoft rolled out Windows 11 24H2, it implemented certain update blocks to prevent compatibility issues with specific hardware, software, or drivers. These measures were taken as a precaution to ensure a stable user experience.
One of these blocks affected players of the popular racing game Asphalt 8. Users reported that the game would randomly stop responding, forcing them to restart. Due to this issue, Microsoft temporarily paused updates to Windows 11 24H2 via Windows Update for affected users.
However, with the latest cumulative update in March, the problem appears to be resolved. Microsoft has now updated its official documentation, confirming the removal of this block and allowing users to proceed with the update.
After installing Windows 11, version 24h2, I could face problems with Asphalt 8 (Airborne). The game could stop responding with an exception while using or leaving it, and you will have to restart the game to recover from the exception.
To protect your update experience, we have applied a compatibility suspension on the devices used asphalt 8. These devices will not be offered to install Windows 11, version 24h2 through the channel Windows Update version. IT administrators who use Windows Update reports for companies You can check this problem through your protection identifier: 52796746.
Important: It is recommended not to try manually to version 24H2 through the Windows 11 installation assistant or the media creation tool until this problem is solved.
Resolution: This problem has been solved. The protection suspension has been eliminated (Id. 52796746) that had previously been implemented for this problem.
Windows 11 update, 24h2 version, it can take up to 48 hours to be offered in the configuration of Windows Update . Restart the device could accelerate the process.
According to the statement, users who had Asphalt 8 installed can update to Windows 11 24H2 normally within approximately 48 hours. While some issues still need to be addressed, resolving this bug allows more users to upgrade to the latest version without disruptions.
