04 Mar, 2025

Microsoft lifts Windows 11 update block for PCs with gaming issues

Microsoft has removed a safeguard hold that prevented devices with Auto HDR enabled from installing the Windows 11 2024 Update due to gaming issues. Throughout December, gamers complained on Microsoft’s community website and other online platforms that the feature made game graphics look high-contrast and oversaturated. The company confirmed these issues last month and acknowledged that turning on Auto HDR, a Windows […]

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Microsoft says Auto HDR causes game freezes on Windows 11 24H2

Microsoft is now blocking Windows 11 24H2 upgrades on systems with Auto HDR enabled due to a compatibility issue that causes game freezes. Auto HDR is a Windows feature that automatically increases the color range and brightness from SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) to HDR in games on systems with HDR-capable displays. While Redmond has confirmed that […]

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