Linux updates, especially those big system ones, are supposed to make your device more reliable and easier to work with. But sometimes, especially with the latest 24H2 update for Windows 11, things get a bit sticky. It’s like Microsoft went out of its way to cause trouble—seriously, they track affected hardware and software, and have a list of potential fixes. That’s a lot of fuss for what’s supposed to be a smooth update. If Windows crashes over and over after the upgrade, don’t worry, a few common fixes might clear up the chaos.
How to Fix Windows 11 24H2 Crashes and Freezes
Fix 1 – Remove Windows Hello and Avoid Hardware That Causes Freezes
Okay, so if your system is locking up when you try to use the camera or Windows Hello to log in, this fix might help. The thing is, some laptops with built-in cameras freak out after the update—Windows just stalls or crashes. Removing the facial recognition and fingerprint sign-in options can help avoid that whole mess.
- Go to Settings > Accounts
- Click on Sign-in options
- Expand Facial Recognition and hit Remove
- Do the same for Fingerprint, and if you’re feeling extra cautious, the PIN
- Set up your regular password again, so you can still keep your device secure without the camera causing headaches
Why? Because the camera drivers or the Windows Hello component seem to clash with the new update. Removing them might stop the freezes. It’s kinda hit-or-miss, but on some setups, this totally worked. Honestly, on some machine it took a reboot or two, but then the system was smoother—strange how old hardware sometimes battles the latest updates.
Fix 2 – Tweak Registry Settings for Those Fancy SSDs
If you’re rocking a SanDisk or Western Digital SSD, the update might have changed how Windows handles memory, which can cause blue screens or reboots. SanDisk’s firmware update could fix it, but if you’re not in the mood to risk corrupting your data or can’t get the update to work right now, a quick registry tweak might help.
- Open Run (Windows + R) and type
regedit. Hit Enter - Navigate to: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\StorPort
- Look for a DWORD named HmbAllocationPolicy. If it’s not there, right-click and create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value named that.
- Double-click on it and set its value to 0 or 2
- Close registry editor and restart. Fingers crossed, this prevents some of those pesky crashes caused by SSD incompatibility
This is kind of a shady fix, because messing with the registry can break stuff if you’re not careful. But hey, on certain configurations, it’s a quick workaround. When in doubt, back up your registry before making changes.
Fix 3 – Keep Windows Updated
Microsoft is rolling out fixes for this H2 build as fast as they can. Sometimes, just checking for new updates and installing them can clear up bugs. Windows 11 24H2 is still fresh, and those cumulative patches often fix crashes, bugs, or weird behaviors.
- Go to Settings > Windows Update
- Click Check for Updates
- Download and install ALL updates related to Windows 11 24H2. Yep, that’s a mouthful, but even if it says “optional, ” grab those patches
- Expect a few restarts, then see if the crashes persist. Sometimes, new builds don’t play nice straight away, but updates usually help out
It’s kind of weird, but the updates sometimes patch issues that weren’t even known when the build launched. Not sure why it works, but it’s worth a shot.
Fix 4 – Roll Back Windows if Things Are Just Too Broken
If your PC was stable before the 24H2 update, and that’s now a distant memory, rolling back might be the easiest fix—if you’re still within the window, that is. Windows often keeps the previous version for 10 days after updating. Of course, if you’ve already passed that window or if an update auto-installed afterward, you’ll need to do a clean install.
- Head to Settings > System > Recovery
- Find the Go back option and click it. If it’s not greyed out, you can restore to the previous build
- Follow the prompts, and your system should revert to a more stable state
Just a heads-up: this might delete some newer apps or settings, so don’t forget to back stuff up. If the rollback isn’t available anymore, downloading the Windows 11 22H2 ISO from Microsoft and performing a fresh install might be the only option. Be prepared to backup your data first, because a clean install wipes everything.
Honestly, this update fiasco is kind of a headache, but trying these fixes can bring the system back to life. Windows updates aren’t always smooth, but sometimes you gotta roll up the sleeves and get a little dirty.