Microsoft has acknowledged that there are issues with the distribution of Windows 11 security updates for August via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). The security update designed to be deployed—KB5063878—has encountered installation failures, returning an error code 0x80240069 for users in organizational setups.
According to Microsoft, they are currently working on a fix, as noted in the official Windows Release Health Notes. The problem occurs specifically with the August Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 version 24H2.
Temporary Workaround
To address this issue temporarily, Microsoft is implementing a mechanism called the “Known Issue Rollback” (KIR), which will be applicable for managed devices within corporate environments. IT administrators can utilize group policies to enable this rollback functionality in their organizations, and a downloadable .msi file is available to facilitate the implementation. This .msi file is part of the solution for corporations experiencing the update issue.
For those who prefer a different approach, Microsoft also suggests manually installing the August security updates either through Windows Update or by downloading them directly from the Windows Update Catalog.
While a permanent fix is being developed, users are advised to monitor for updates. Once a new Windows update is available, the installation and configuration of the aforementioned group policy may no longer be necessary.
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