Windows 11 25H2 Launches with Four Known Bugs
Windows 11 25H2 Launches with Four Known Bugs: Microsoft Says No Need to Worry
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Windows 11 25H2 Launches with Four Known Bugs: Microsoft Says No Need to Worry
Microsoft has begun rolling out the Windows 11 25H2 update to a wider audience, using an enablement package (eKB) format that requires only about 1MB of download space.
Users currently on version 24H2 can upgrade quickly, while those on earlier versions must first update to 24H2.
Microsoft has acknowledged four known bugs in the 25H2 release: occasional playback failures for DRM-protected content, Windows Update Standalone Installer (WUSA) unable to install .msu packages, broken SMB v1 file sharing functionality, and Media Creation Tool incompatibility on ARM64 PCs.
The company maintains these issues affect a limited number of users and will be addressed in future updates.
Following its September announcement, Microsoft has finally begun the widespread rollout of Windows 11 25H2 over the past few days. The upgrade process is relatively straightforward, as the update uses an enablement package (eKB) format with most content already pre-loaded onto compatible systems.
Windows 11 25H2 shares the same servicing branch as version 24H2, with the eKB upgrade package weighing in at approximately 1MB. Users already on 24H2 will experience a quick upgrade process, while those on earlier versions will need to update to 24H2 first before proceeding to 25H2.
While 25H2 doesn’t introduce major new features, it follows the familiar pattern of updates arriving with their share of technical issues. Microsoft has confirmed at least four bugs present in the 25H2 release.
- Specifically, the first issue involves DRM-protected content that may fail to play in rare circumstances.
- The second bug affects the Windows Update Standalone Installer (WUSA), which cannot properly install .msu packages.
- The third problem involves broken Windows SMB v1 file sharing functionality in Windows 11 25H2.
- Finally, the Media Creation Tool is currently non-functional on ARM64 PCs.
These four bugs are self-explanatory, and while Microsoft has confirmed their existence, the company has reassured users there’s no cause for concern. According to Microsoft, these bugs are unlikely to affect the majority of users and will be resolved in subsequent version updates.
