The Windows 11 update, KB5050094 (24H2), has caused a wave of issues for users. From disappearing mouse cursors to oversaturated HDR in games, the update has left many with frustrating problems. Some bugs have been addressed, but others remain unresolved. For instance, users report lags in Task Manager, distorted screenshots from the Snipping Tool, and persistent search box stutters. Jacob relates how his hardware setup was scammed, highlighting the importance of careful build selection.
The update also affects gaming experiences, with Auto HDR causing unexpected game crashes and audio device stuttering. Nick notes the graphical issues in Chrome while Andy struggles with broken drivers and notifications that disappear and reappear. The most irritating issue for many is the mouse cursor stuttering across the screen, a problem that seems to defy basic GUI principles.
Microsoft’s reasoning behind KB5050094 being described as a “full OS swap” remains unclear, but users are hoping future updates will address these problems without throwing more into the mix. Windows 11 review: What we think of the latest OS. How to install Windows 11: Guide to a secure install. Windows 11 TPM requirement: Strict OS security.
Jacob got his hands on a gaming PC for the first time when he was about 12 years old. He swiftly realised the local PC repair store had ripped him off with his build and vowed never to let another soul build his rig again. With this vow, Jacob the hardware junkie was born. Since then, Jacob’s led a double-life as part-hardware geek, part-philosophy nerd, first working as a Hardware Writer for PCGamesN in 2020, then working towards a PhD in Philosophy for a few years (result pending a patiently awaited viva exam) while freelancing on the side for sites such as TechRadar, Pocket-lint, and yours truly, PC Gamer. Eventually, he gave up the ruthless mercenary life to join the world’s #1 PC Gaming site full-time. It’s definitely not an ego thing, he assures us.
Source: https://www.pcgamer.com/software/windows/latest-windows-11-insider-build-fixes-24h2-updates-most-annoying-issues-including-auto-hdr-bugs-and-mouse-stuttering