[German]Microsoft has suspended the distribution of the optional cumulative (preview) update 5039302 for Windows 11 version 22H2 and 23H2 released on June 25, 2024. The update leads to a boot loop on machines, as readers noted shortly after publication.
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Preview update KB5039302 for Windows 11 22H2-23H2
Preview Update KB5039302 for Windows 11 version 22H2-23H2 was released on June 25, 2024. This provides new features and fixes for this Windows version. I had published corresponding information in the blog post Windows 11 23H2/22H2: Preview Update KB5039302 (June 25, 2024). In the comments on this update, German readers are already noting some bugs.
Update KB5039302 suspended
Reader EP noted here that this update has been suspended due to bugs. There it has been noticed that Microsoft has already published the support article The June non-security preview update might cause devices to restart repeatedly in the Known Issues of the Windows 11 Healt Status Dashboard on June 26, 2024.
After installing the update KB5039302 (or a subsequent update), some devices may no longer start, Microsoft writes. Affected systems may restart repeatedly and require recovery operations to restore normal use.
This issue is more likely to affect devices that use virtual machine tools and nested virtualization features, such as CloudPC, DevBox, Azure Virtual Desktop. Microsoft developers are currently investigating the exact conditions under which this issue may be triggered. Windows 11 version 22H2 – 23H2 are affected. Microsoft is working on a solution and plans to provide an update in one of the next versions.
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A year ago, I bought a reconditioned Dell desktop. It was powered by an Intel 7th generation processor. At the time it was compatible with Windows 11 22H2. Earlier this year, I discovered that this system would not update to 23H2, even though my hardware has TPM2.0 and other required features. I found that Windows 11 22H2 next October (2024) will lose support and so lose security updates. I reverted to Windows 10 so it can keep updated till October 2025..
The great thing about Windows 10 is that migration from Windows 7 and 8.1 was frequently possible and has been a boon to many non-techie/home Windows users. Many will remain with unsupported Windows 10 systems after end-of-support because of this barrier. The cynic in me says that MS has a financial stake in making hardware obsolete. It also makes great play about being environmentally responsible. Hundreds of millions of obsolete devices will soon be on their way to land-fill because of MS's policy. I can understand that MS has been financially hampered by allowing version upgradeable systems which run on older hardware and it is now trying to recoup lost revenue.
Evaluation of Linux tells me that Linux is a much better bet for non-techie/home users. My version of Ubuntu meets end-of-life in 2032. It runs beautifully on a 2006 Toshiba Satellite Pro P200 and it's secure.
Microsoft is effectively a monopoly and is now using it to force home users to conform to its will. Windows is feature rich but most of those features are of little value to home users.
Microsoft has resumed offering Update KB5039302 on Sat. evening June 29:
https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-resumes-the-rollout-of-botched-kb5039302-windows-11-update/
"Microsoft was recently forced to pull the latest non-security update for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2 after confirming quite severe issues with KB5039302. However, just a couple of days later, the update is back in Windows Update and Windows Update for Business."
From Windows Latest – Microsoft resumes botched up Windows 11 June update, but it now breaks taskbar:
https://www.windowslatest.com/2024/06/30/microsoft-resumes-botched-up-windows-11-june-update-but-it-now-breaks-taskbar/