Microsoft’s latest large-scale update of Windows 11 22H2 is released in batch. If you ignore the performance issues experienced by Nvidia graphics cards, this version of the update is very stable for most users, but a new problem has recently been exposed. the affected computer with a bad blue image (BSOD), so Microsoft stepped in to prevent some Intel processor users from keeping up with the update.
Microsoft prevents some Intel processor users from upgrading to Windows 11 22H2 due to BSOD issues
at MicrosoftLatest supporting documents publishedIt is said that the blue screen problem encountered this time is mainly due to the Intel compatibility issue, which is caused by the Intel SST audio driver.The IntcAudioBus.sys driver with a version older than 10.29.0.5152 or 10.30.0.5152 is the cause of this problem . where is it. At present, Microsoft has set up a blocking wall that does not allow affected users to install 22H2, including users who are still using Windows 10. That is, Microsoft has blocked all hardware configurations affected by upgrading to the new version of the system.
Intel SST is a signal processor that handles audio playback and voice commands and is available in Core and Atom series processors. To check your system, you can verify that you are on your computer by searching for “Device Manager” on your computer and then looking for hardware called “Intel® Smart Sound Technology (Intel® SST) Audio Controller” SST Audio Controller.
It is not yet known if Microsoft is willing to make any changes to Windows 11 to alleviate the problem, but it seems the best solution is to update the drivers to a newer version, which depends on your PC manufacturer, so check the OEM website or Windows Update from Selective Updates to see if there are any options to install.
Additionally, Microsoft has also confirmed another issue meant only for business users. A bug in Windows 11 could prevent the first Group Policy option from working as expected, causing file copying to fail or creating empty links when business users use the feature.
Microsoft has now begun work on a major cumulative update that will address several known issues. For example, Windows 11 22H2 build 22621.607 fixes some users who could not install unsigned apps from the Microsoft Store, and a bug that caused Microsoft Store updates to fail has also been fixed. Similarly, Microsoft has also fixed an issue where the Windows search index is running slower than usual. Also fixed an issue that caused the job administrator to stop working when switching from light to dark mode. Microsoft is currently testing Windows 11 build 22621.607 with consumers in the preview channel, which will be released to the public in a few days or weeks.
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