Microsoft declares 'Windows 11 24H2' as their most dependable Windows version to date, promising a noteworthy improvement
In the dynamic world of technology, updates are a constant, and none more so than in the realm of operating systems. One such update that has been a topic of conversation among tech enthusiasts is Windows 11 24H2.
James Bentley, a PC gaming writer who started writing about gaming in 2019 after building their own PC, has been following the developments closely. Bentley admires graphics cards, cases, and motherboards in the gaming industry, and his interest in technology extends to operating systems as well.
Initially, Windows 11 24H2, launched in October 2021, faced a rocky start. Reports of OS crashes for games, audio device problems, and stuttering were common. Some users even experienced persistent blue screens, with Western Digital SSD owners being particularly affected.
However, Microsoft's ongoing efforts and updates have made a significant difference. The company has officially announced a change to the iconic blue screen in Windows 11 24H2, with the screen now being black. This change, along with new quick machine recovery, has reduced the time users spend on the screen from 40 seconds to just 2 seconds for most consumer devices.
Microsoft claims that Windows 11 24H2 is their most reliable version yet, with a 24% decrease in failure rates for unexpected restarts compared to Windows 10 22H2. This claim is based on data sourced from Reliability telemetry collected by Microsoft in July 2025.
Early issues, such as undeletable update caches, SSD crashes, game crashes due to Auto HDR, and conflicts with Ubisoft games that even led to blocking the update on affected PCs, have been addressed over time. Resolving major compatibility problems with game anti-cheat software that caused Blue Screen of Death errors was a significant milestone, fixed by updates released in mid-2025.
In January 2022, some Ubisoft games refused to work properly with Windows 11 24H2, leading to a temporary solution of blocking the Windows 11 update for PCs with Ubisoft games installed. No major problems have been spotted with Windows 11 24H2 in the last few months, but its reliability will require more time to fully evaluate.
While Windows 11 24H2 removed Cortana, WordPad, Steps Recorder, and was the recommended OS as Windows 10 end-of-life support was confirmed, it has undeniably undergone significant improvements since its launch. The latest build of Windows 11 includes these updates, making it a more stable and reliable operating system for gaming enthusiasts like James Bentley.
As for the best gaming devices, the Razer Blade 16, HP Omen 35L, Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS ed., Minisforum AtomMan G7 PT, and Meta Quest 3 are some of the best gaming laptops, PCs, handheld gaming PCs, mini PCs, and VR headsets, respectively. With Windows 11 24H2 offering a more stable gaming experience, these devices are poised to deliver an even better gaming experience for users.
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[2] Windows Central, Windows 11 24H2: Everything you need to know, link
[3] PC Gamer, Windows 11 24H2: The good, the bad, and the ugly, link
- James Bentley, a PC gaming writer, has been closely following the developments of Windows 11 24H2, appreciating its improvements in operating systems, especially for gaming.
- Microsoft's efforts in updating Windows 11 24H2 have significantly improved its reliability, reducing failure rates by 24% compared to Windows 10 22H2, as announced in July 2025.
- The change in the Windows 11 24H2 blue screen to a black screen, along with new quick machine recovery, has reduced user downtime from 40 seconds to just 2 seconds for most consumer devices.
- With the improvements in Windows 11 24H2, gaming devices such as the Razer Blade 16, HP Omen 35L, Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS, Minisforum AtomMan G7 PT, and Meta Quest 3 are anticipated to deliver an even better gaming experience for users.
