Recent Windows updates break Microsoft Connected Cache delivery

Recent Windows updates break Microsoft Connected Cache delivery

April 5, 2024 at 06:33PM

Microsoft has reported that recent Windows 10 updates are causing issues with Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) node discovery on enterprise networks. This problem affects systems running Windows 10 21H2 and 22H2 configured to find MCC endpoints using DHCP Option 235. Microsoft is working on a solution, and temporary workarounds are available for affected administrators.

Based on the meeting notes, the key points to take away are:

– Windows 10 updates released since the start of the year are causing issues with Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) node discovery on enterprise networks.
– This known issue impacts systems running Windows 10 21H2 and 22H2 configured to find MCC endpoints using DHCP Option 235.
– Microsoft is aware of the issue and is currently working on a solution, with more information to be provided in an upcoming release.
– Until a fix is available, temporary workarounds are provided for admins to revive the download caching for their end-users, including configuring the Microsoft Connected Cache endpoint and utilizing Group Policies.
– Microsoft has also fixed a known issue causing 0x80073cf2 errors when using the System Preparation (Sysprep) tool to validate Windows installations for deployment after installing November Windows 10 updates.

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