Windows update preview
Increased reboot loops and blue screens observed
The preview of the Windows 11 updates leads to blue screens or reboot loops on some systems.
Anyone who has installed the preview version of the Windows updates for Windows 11 from last week with the KB entry KB5043145 could then experience problems with the system. Reboot loops, blue or green screens may occur as a result.
In the Windows Release Health notes, Microsoft points out that the company has received reports of problems with the update previews. "Microsoft has received several customer reports of devices rebooting multiple times or becoming unresponsive and displaying a blue or green screen after attempting to install the non-security September 2024 Windows updates," the developers write there.
Several reports from those affected
Those affected reported that some devices automatically opened the Automatic Repair Tool after repeated restart attempts. The tool attempts to detect and solve common problems that prevent the device from starting properly. In some cases, Bitlocker recovery could also be triggered.
As Microsoft is still investigating the issues, the developers are asking for feedback via the Feedback Hub to submit a report and more details to help with the analysis. The Feedback Hub can be accessed via a dedicated Microsoft website.
Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2, for which the update preview is available, are affected. Microsoft is currently investigating the problem and promises an update if more information becomes available.
Last Friday, the preview of the non-security changes in the upcoming Windows 11 updates was released. They didn't bring too many improvements. One of the highlights Microsoft highlighted was that it will be possible to share local files directly from the taskbar when searching.