Microsoft Rolls Out KB5062324 Update to Fix Windows 11 Update Scan Freeze

To obtain the KB5062324 update, users should navigate to Settings, select Windows Update, and enable the option to receive the latest updates as soon as they become available.

Microsoft has released a configuration update to fix a known problem that has been affecting Windows Update on quite a few Windows 11 systems. The update, KB5062324, is for Windows 11 version 24H2 PCs that have not yet installed the May non-security preview update or any newer ones.

According to a Microsoft support document, this update addresses an issue that can cause the scan for Windows updates to stop responding. The company says restarting Windows may help complete the scan, but the permanent solution is found in the May Windows non-security preview update and later releases. Microsoft recommends that users install the latest available update for their device, as reported by Bleeping Computer.

To get the KB5062324 update, users should go into ...