Microsoft is currently working on the next major update of Windows 11, which is called 24H2. This update is expected to bring significant changes to the system, with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI). However, some concerns have been raised about the stricter restrictions that this new version is expected to have. Users have criticized the original operating system for its compatibility issues, and it seems that the restrictions in Windows 11 24H2 may exacerbate these issues.
Microsoft aims to have more control over its hardware and software to ensure that there are no errors when installing monthly security patches or new versions. However, this means that the hardware and software requirements for Windows 11 24H2 may be more demanding than before. To address this issue, Microsoft will use a technique that it has used before – blocking potentially incompatible programs that could cause problems.
Deskmodder, a German blog, has released the first list of programs that will be blocked from updating to Windows 11 24H2. The list includes ConisioAdmin.exe, which is part of the Solidworks PDM program, EaseUS Disk Copy.exe, an executable program of the EaseUS backup software, and ep_dwm.exe, a process available on PCs with ExplorerPatcher software installed. Other programs on the list include iCloudServices.exe, RadeonSoftware.exe, StartAllBackCfg.exe, Intel IntcOED.sys driver, Intel IntcAudioBus.sys driver, Realtek 8192su Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Wi-Fi Driver, Multi-mon + Copilot, and MergeSdb.
If your PC has any of these programs installed, the Windows 11 installer will not allow you to update to the new version. However, there is still time for a fix before the Windows 11 24H2 version reaches users this fall. Microsoft will continue to add patches to minimize the number of incompatible programs, processes, and dependencies, while software developers like Intel, AMD, and Realtek will have time to release new versions compatible with the new update.