The latest Windows 11 update fixes game crash woes for some users
The Windows 11 KB50144668 update is live for Insiders.
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An optionalWindows 11 updateaddresses a handful of issues for some users who are experiencing game crashes or are unable to upgrade to the latest version of Windows 11. It’s part of the June 2022 monthly updates for Insiders, who can check out the fix before it’s released en masse on July 12th for all.
According to a blog post from Microsoft, the update “addresses an issue that might prevent you from upgrading toWindows 11(original release).” The post also notes that what’s preventing the upgrade isn’t a device eligibility issue but related to certain operation timings in the OS.
The next big fix takes care of issues that cause some games that use the XAudio API in order to play sound effects to crash. The most notable games that use XAudio are Cyberpunk 2077 and the Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, though there are some other big names like Doom and Street Fighter 5.
The rest of the updates include:
Since the update is optional, to install you should head to Settings on Windows 11 -> Update & Security -> Windows Update. In the optional updates available area, you’ll see the link to download and install the update.
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