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Is Your Gaming PC Finally Safe to Update? Microsoft Removes the Dreaded Windows 11 24H2 Block
Microsoft just fixed a big headache for gamers. On July 24, 2025, they removed a block that stopped many computers from getting the Windows 11 24H2 update. This block was there because of Easy Anti-Cheat, a program that comes with lots of popular games.
What Was the Problem?
Easy Anti-Cheat is software that helps stop cheating in online games. It comes with games like Fortnite, Apex Legends, and many others. But here’s the issue: older versions of this software didn’t work well with Windows 11 24H2.
When people tried to update their computers, bad things happened:
- Computers would freeze up
- Blue screens would pop up
- Games would crash
Microsoft found this problem way back in September 2024, before Windows 11 24H2 even came out. So they put a block in place to stop people from updating until they could fix it.
The Fix is Here
Good news: the problem is solved. Microsoft worked with game companies for almost 10 months to figure this out. Now, computers with Easy Anti-Cheat can safely update to Windows 11 24H2.
Here’s what happens now:
- No more update blocks: Your computer can download Windows 11 24H2 through Windows Update
- Warning messages: You might see a note saying your Easy Anti-Cheat version is old, but it won’t stop the update
- Game updates help: Playing and updating your games can fix old Easy Anti-Cheat versions
What You Need to Know
Even though the block is gone, you should be careful:
- Old game versions might still cause problems: If you play a game with very old Easy Anti-Cheat software, it could still crash
- Game makers control updates: Whether Easy Anti-Cheat gets fixed in your games depends on the companies that made them
- Restart after updates: Microsoft suggests restarting your computer after installing the July 2025 update to get Windows 11 24H2 faster
Microsoft’s Big Claims
While fixing this gaming issue, Microsoft also made a bold statement. They say Windows 11 24H2 is their “most reliable version of Windows yet”. They claim it crashes 24% less than older versions.
This version also has new features like:
- Quick Machine Recovery: A tool that can automatically fix your computer when it won’t start
- Better crash screens: The blue screen of death is now black and shows information faster
Should You Update Now?
If you’re a gamer who was waiting, it’s probably safe to update now. But remember:
- Make sure your games are up to date first
- Back up important files before any big update
- Be ready to restart your computer if needed
The Easy Anti-Cheat problem kept many gamers stuck on older Windows versions for months. Now that it’s fixed, millions more people can finally get the latest Windows 11 features without worrying about their games breaking.
This fix shows how much gaming matters to Microsoft. They spent nearly a year working with game companies to solve this issue. For gamers who love online multiplayer games, this update removal is a big win.