Summary: Microsoft has lifted a safeguard hold that previously prevented Windows 11 devices with Auto HDR enabled from installing the 2024 Update due to gaming-related issues. Gamers had reported complications like high-contrast graphics and game freezes caused by the Auto HDR feature. The issue has been resolved in the January 2025 non-security preview update, allowing affected users to proceed with the update.
Affected: Microsoft Windows 11 users
Keypoints :
- Auto HDR caused graphical and gameplay issues that prompted a compatibility hold.
- The issue was fixed in the KB5050094 January 2025 non-security preview update.
- Affected users can now install Windows 11 24H2 after the hold was lifted on January 22.
- Users are advised to disable Auto HDR through the ‘Settings’ app as a workaround.
- Multiple safeguard holds may still prevent some devices from upgrading to the new version of Windows 11.