July 15, 2024 at 12:03PM
Microsoft has provided a temporary fix for a bug preventing the Microsoft Photos app from launching on certain Windows 11 systems. The issue affects devices with specific CSP policies enabled and can be resolved by installing the latest Windows App SDK. Microsoft is working on a permanent fix and will provide updates soon.
Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
1. Microsoft has provided a temporary workaround for a known issue preventing the Microsoft Photos app from launching on some Windows 11 systems.
2. This bug impacts devices running Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 with specific enabled policies. Windows Home editions are less likely to experience this issue.
3. The temporary fix for this issue involves installing the latest Windows App SDK released during the July Patch Tuesday.
4. To install the Windows App SDK, specific steps need to be followed, including downloading the SDK, running the installer as administrator, and applying it in the IT environment.
5. Microsoft is working on a further fix and more information will be provided in an upcoming update.
6. In addition, Microsoft recently fixed other issues related to Windows 11 updates and Windows Server 2022 systems.
Admins should check the service health page in the Microsoft 365 admin center for alerts regarding the impacted systems on their Windows network.