Extra ASUS prospects can now set up Home windows 11 24H2 after making use of a BIOS replace that resolves blue display of loss of life (BSOD) points acknowledged in October.
As Microsoft revealed final 12 months when it added a compatibility maintain blocking the Home windows 11 2024 Replace on affected programs, these issues happen when attempting to replace to Home windows 11 24H2 on some ASUS units with very particular {hardware} parts.
Redmond stated on the time that the recognized subject primarily impacts ASUS X415KA and X515KA laptop computer fashions. “Through the replace course of, units would possibly expertise a blue display with an error message and can’t full the set up of model 24H2,” it said.
Nonetheless, in a latest replace to the Home windows launch well being dashboard, Microsoft says it is now rolling out a BIOS replace offered by ASUS that addresses the BSOD issues, making the newest Home windows 11 model accessible on extra ASUS units.
“Gadgets with ASUS fashions X415KA and X515KA working a BIOS model decrease than 311 might want to set up the newest BIOS replace to take away the safeguard and proceed with the Home windows 11, model 24H2 improve,” Microsoft stated.
“The BIOS replace is categorized as a Important Replace (CU) and is on the market by means of Home windows Replace. Whereas the safeguard stays in place, it’s going to steadily be lifted as extra units obtain the replace.”
ASUS customers who need their PCs prepared for a Home windows 11 24H2 improve are suggested to first set up the BIOS replace, accessible through Settings > Home windows Replace.
Final month, Microsoft additionally lifted a safeguard maintain that prevented units with Auto HDR enabled from putting in the Home windows 11 2024 Replace resulting from gaming points comparable to sport freezes and graphics that look high-contrast and oversaturated. It additionally eliminated compatibility holds for Home windows 11 PCs with Murderer’s Creed compatibility points that brought about crashes, freezes, and audio issues.
Nonetheless, you will not have the ability to improve if Home windows 11 24H2 is blocked in your PC by one of many remaining safeguard holds prompted by incompatible configurations or software program.
These embrace units with Asphalt 8 (Airborne), Dirac audio enchancment software program, built-in cameras, or working the Secure Examination Browser and Simple Anti-Cheat functions.