Windows 11 24H2 Displays Blue Screen on PCs With Easy Anti-cheat

As a seasoned gamer who has weathered countless software updates and their myriad quirks, I must say that the recent Windows 11 saga with Easy Anti-Cheat is a rollercoaster ride I could have done without. The blue screen of death, while iconic in its own right, is never a welcome sight when trying to immerse myself in a game.


The new Windows 11 updates are causing considerable issues. Specifically, optional patch KB5043145 is causing troubles with external devices, and the 24H2 update is incompatible with Easy Anti-Cheat. Following installation, certain gamers have encountered problems, such as game malfunctions and even the infamous “blue screen of death” upon attempting to start a specific game. Consequently, Microsoft has halted update installations on computers using Easy Anti-Cheat (as reported by Tom’s Hardware).

Windows 11 24H2 doesn’t like Easy Anti-Cheat on PCs with Intel.

In the article dated September 30th titled “Windows 11, version 24H2: Known Issues and Notifications,” Microsoft disclosed ongoing issues with Easy Anti-Cheat. As of now, no update has been released, implying that the issue persists. At present, both parties are collaborating to resolve this unusual predicament, working towards a solution.

On PCs running the April 2024 version of Easy Anti-Cheat, bugs are commonly encountered. Notably, this issue only affects devices equipped with Intel Alder Lake (12th generation) and vPro series processors. In these machines, Microsoft has prevented the 24H2 update installation due to system incompatibility, causing a message stating that the system is not yet prepared for installation to appear.

In the current scenario, Microsoft advises against manually updating Windows 11 to version 24H2 and suggests waiting until the issue is resolved. However, an alternative solution proposed is to update games that utilize Easy Anti-Cheat, as the new installation files might contain a more recent version of the software, which could potentially resolve the problem.

It’s tricky to predict how much time will elapse before a solution is found. A fascinating discussion point is the collaboration between CPUs and the reasons behind Intel chips being impacted, but AMD ones remaining unaffected. Nevertheless, this issue should not influence the growing acceptance of Windows 11 among gamers.

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2024-10-04 19:02