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Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 on some Intel PCs over BSOD issues

Microsoft is blocking Windows 24H2 upgrades on systems with incompatible Intel Smart Sound Technology (SST) audio drivers due to blue screen of death (BSOD) issues. Intel SST is an integrated audio ...
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More PCs Can Upgrade to Windows 11 After Microsoft Drops 'Compatibility Hold'

Microsoft tracked the problem to drivers (version 10.29.0.5152 or 10.30.0.5152) for Intel's Smart Sound Technology, which is designed to handle voice interactions with a PC. Although Microsoft ...
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Microsoft lifts Windows 11 block on some Intel systems after 2 years

Microsoft has finally lifted a compatibility hold blocking Windows 10 users from updating to Windows 11 on systems with Intel Smart Sound Technology (SST) audio drivers and Intel 11th Gen Core ...
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Surface Laptop Studio 2 gets fixes for camera, audio, network, and other issues0 0

The May 2024 firmware update is now available to all Surface Laptop Studio 2 owners. It focuses on fixing several audio and network issues, plus bugs with external screen flickering when connected ...