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.

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.

This is just the latest in a long string of issues for the most recent release of Windows 11. The 24H2 release has been plagued with problems, including broken Auto HDR, busted USB scanners, wonky USB audio, problems with Outlook, major issues with certain Ubisoft games, and various other SNAFUs with specific hardware and software configurations.

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

Microsoft re-affirms the implications of installing Windows 11 on devices that don't have the proper hardware.

The bug specifically impacts Windows 11 24H2 installations created using manually prepared media with security updates from October or November 2024. Affected systems cannot accept future Windows security updates,

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

Windows updates are crucial but can sometimes cause issues like preventing future security patches. Windows 11 has a bug that stops further security updates after installing 24H2 via USB/CD. Microsoft suggests not using USB/CD to install the 24H2 update,