July 10, 2024 at 11:30AM
Microsoft resolved a known issue causing restart loops and taskbar problems on Windows 11 systems after installing the June KB5039302 preview update. The issue affects Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2 systems, with a recommendation to install the latest security update for fixes, particularly affecting virtualization environments. The update was paused for a couple of days before being resumed for most devices.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes:
– Microsoft has resolved a known issue causing restart loops and taskbar problems on Windows 11 systems after installing the June KB5039302 preview update. The issue was fixed in updates released July 9, 2024 (KB5040442) and later.
– The issue only impacts systems running Windows 11 23H2 and Windows 11 22H2, with users of Windows Home edition less likely to experience it.
– The problem particularly affects devices utilizing virtual machine tools and virtualization features, including CloudPC, DevBox, Azure Virtual Desktop, and some VMware VMs.
– The same update also causes taskbar issues on systems running the Windows N edition or with the ‘Media Features’ feature turned off.
– Microsoft initially pulled the KB5039302 update on June 27 due to reports of devices restarting repeatedly or failing to start altogether. However, the update was later resumed, with the rollout paused only for Windows customers using virtualization software.
– The company has resolved previous issues such as the removal of the Copilot app in April and an emergency fix for Windows Server 2019 update errors caused by the 2024 Patch Tuesday security updates in May. These are indications of Microsoft’s commitment to addressing issues promptly and providing necessary updates for Windows systems.