New Update KB5044384: Microsoft fixes Windows 11 24H2 UI, 8.63GB update data, SFC, DirectAccess bugs

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 update for version 24H2 PCs. The new update, under KB5044384 and build 26100.2161, is the non-security preview update (C-release) for October 2024 and brings multiple bug fixes, including ones related to UI, 8.63GB undeletable upgrade data, DirectAccess, SFC scannow error, and more.

KB5044384: Microsoft fixes Windows 11 24H2 UI, 8.63GB update data, SFC, DirectAccess bugs

Microsoft has released KB5044384, a non-security preview update for Windows 11 version 24H2 for the month of October.

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October 24, 2024—KB5044384 (OS Build 26100.2161) Preview - Microsoft Support

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[Marko :)]

Just be careful everyone... it's a preview update meaning it hasn't really been thoroughly tested and could introduce even more bugs. Just wait for a few days until Microsoft releases it normally and Windows will install it automatically.

 

[oldschool]

Just wait for a few days until Microsoft releases it normally and Windows will install it automatically.

Of forget it completely and enjoy 23H2 till all or most of 24H2's problems are fixed. Maybe in 2025.

 

[n8chavez]

I've had no issues at all with 24h2, or KB5044384, other than the "undeletable" update bug. Windows thought the space was being used. It wasn't, but it thought it was. Updated just fine.

 

[Marko :)]

I don't have issues exactly (except SFC), only minor annoyances. I do think majority of these issues are cause by incompatible drivers and the upgrade process faults.

Driver manufacturers had time to make them compatible and work with 24H2, but some obviously didn't do that on time. And regarding upgrade process, it was always notorious for causing issues and the reason why Microsoft recommends doing clean install whenever they release a major version.

I wanted to start fresh, so that's why I installed 24H2 from scratch, but if I didn't, I'd obviously use upgrade procedure and then use recovery features to reinstall Windows through Windows Update while keeping all the apps, files and data.

 

[Game Of Thrones]

24h2 is now really good after the recent updates, with no major bugs. With every major release, a clean install makes it much more stable and fast. doing it for decades and have much less problem than many people

 

[eXDj]

this update not come in 2024 ?

 

[Marko :)]

this update not come in 2024 ?

24H2 is out, but it's rolling out in stages. This cumulative update is also out but as a preview update which means it can introduce new bugs.