Microsoft has removed a compatibility lock after addressing lower than expected performance or stuttering in some games affecting some Windows 11, version 22H2 systems.
Compatibility holds (aka security holds) are added by Redmond based on diagnostic data and known issues to block Windows upgrades on affected devices. They will be released as soon as the known issues are resolved or diagnostic data collected from affected systems shows that the fixes address the issues.
Microsoft first confirmed the gaming performance issues on Windows 11 22H2 in mid-November, when it said the performance hit was likely caused by some apps and games inadvertently enabling GPU performance debugging features.
The update lock added to prevent affected systems from being offered Windows 11 version 22H2 was removed on Wednesday after the issue was addressed two weeks ago with Windows 11 Preview Update KB5020044 released on November 29.
“This issue was fixed in KB5020044 and the backup lock was removed on December 14, 2022,” Microsoft said on the Windows Health dashboard.
“Please note that if there are no other safeguards affecting your device, it may take up to 48 hours before the update to Windows 11, version 22H2 is offered.”
Until the update is offered, affected customers can workaround the performance issues by updating affected games and apps to the latest available version.
Fifth Windows 11 22H2 update block
Since the release of Windows 11 22H2, Microsoft has added four more safeguards (all now lifted) to prevent upgrades due to Xbox Game Bar capture, blue screens, printing, and Windows Hello issues.
The upgrade has also been confirmed to bring remote desktop freezing issues, a significant performance hit when copying large files over SMB, and potentially breaking deployment on some systems (leaving Windows 11 endpoints partially configured and unable to install) .
Windows 11 22H2 has been available to seekers with eligible devices since October 4, 2022, when it entered a new deployment phase.
You can check if your Windows 10 device is eligible for a Windows 11 upgrade using the PC Health Check app, or by reading Windows 11 specifications, features, and computer requirements.
Redmond also provides a guided guide and detailed information on how to deal with errors encountered while upgrading to the latest Windows version.
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