Microsoft has lifted a compatibility block stopping Home windows 11 24H2 upgrades after fixing a bug inflicting USB connection points to some scanners.
The corporate confirmed the difficulty two weeks in the past following widespread consumer reviews that began coming in on Reddit, Microsoft’s personal group web site, and different on-line platforms, saying the connection issues are brought on by affected units not switching from eSCL to USB mode, which permits the scanner drivers to be matched.
To make sure this recognized challenge does not influence extra prospects who improve to Home windows 11 24H2, Microsoft added a safeguard maintain and suggested customers to not manually replace utilizing the Home windows 11 Set up Assistant or the Media Creation Instrument till the difficulty is mounted.
In response to Redmond, the checklist of affected units consists of standalone scanners and different units that includes assist for the eSCL (eScanner Communication Language) driverless scanning protocol, reminiscent of multi-function printers, fax machines, modems, and different eSCL community units.
On Tuesday, it resolved the recognized challenge with the KB5048667 cumulative replace launched throughout this Patch Tuesday for all Home windows 11, model 24H2 editions.
“We recommend you install the latest security update for your device as it contains important improvements and issue resolutions, including this one,” the corporate mentioned in an replace to the Home windows launch well being dashboard.
“The safeguard hold (ID 54762729) that was previously in place for this issue will be lifted in the coming days.”
Microsoft additionally famous that prospects might need to attend as much as 48 hours after putting in KB5048667 earlier than being supplied the Home windows 11, model 24H2 replace. Nonetheless, those that need to pace up this course of can restart their units to expedite the improve.
The corporate additionally not too long ago added a Home windows 11 24H2 safeguard maintain on units with incompatible Intel Sensible Sound Know-how (SST) audio drivers as a result of they’re triggering blue display of loss of life (BSOD) points.
Moreover, it introduced over the weekend that upgrades are blocked on programs with outdated Google Workspace Sync installs, inflicting Outlook launch points and “Cannot Start Microsoft Outlook” errors.