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Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Updates Broken — Fix Now, Here's How
Scan for updates broken in Windows 11 — Microsoft issues fix.
Microsoft isn't, to be honest, having a good month this June, as far as news headlines are concerned. With reports of a system takeover attack targeting Windows users, a secure boot bypass vulnerability being confirmed, and attackers known to be exploiting other Windows vulnerabilities in ongoing attacks, the advice given by Microsoft was simple: update now. But hold on, it seems that for some Windows 11 users at least, it may not be that simple after all. Microsoft has confirmed that 'an issue in Windows that can cause the scan for Windows updates to stop responding.' Here's what you need to know, along with the urgently required fix.
Microsoft Confirms Scan For Updates Broken In Windows 11
A Microsoft support document has confirmed that, for users of Windows 11 version 24H2, the Scan for Updates function might not be working.
'This Windows configuration update addresses an issue in Windows that can cause the scan for Windows updates to stop responding,' Microsoft said, adding that the issue impacts those Windows 11 users who have yet to install the May Windows non-security preview update, KB5058499, or later.
The support document update was first reported by the German publication, and suggests that 'restarting Windows should allow the scan for Windows updates to be completed.'
All Windows 11 users are, however, recommended by Microsoft to update to KB5058499 as this includes a 'permanent resolution for this issue.' Alternatively, you can install the KB5062324 Windows configuration update, Microsoft said, by heading to Settings|Windows Update and setting the toggle for 'Get the latest updates as soon as they're available.' You will then need to restart your copy of Windows 11 and select 'Check for updates.' It should be noted, however, that Microsoft has also stated that the KB5062324 is 'gradually' rolling out globally, so you might have to wait for it to become available for your machine.
I would certainly recommend doing one or the other of these things, as being able to check for updates is essential for the security integrity of your Microsoft Windows 11 system. What are you waiting for?
