Windows 11 24H2 Mandatory Update Will Affect The Gaming Experience Of Path Of Exile 2

As the sequel to the classic ARPG, the launch of the early access version of “Path of Exile 2” has triggered a wave of player enthusiasm. However, some players have recently found some problems with the game experience.

One of the problems is that the player’s computer will freeze when the game is most intense. Specifically, when the player switches to a new area, the screen will be stuck, and the gears below the screen will stop working. If the player just ends the battle with the enemy at this time and is about to pick up Path Of Exile 2 Currency and items, the player will lose all the rewards, which sounds really unlucky.

When this problem was first discovered, many players thought it was a problem with the game itself. But after encountering the same problem many times, the players thought it was a problem with the computer itself and began to conduct professional inspections and judgments.

Players monitored their computers while running POE 2 and found that whenever the game switched to a new level, the CPU usage would reach 100%, the screen would eventually lock, but the fan would not run at high speed, making the same sound as PlayStation 4 Pro. At first, players did not find a clear reason until they realized through online communication that the Windows 11 24H2 forced update may have caused this problem.

Of course, this is not the only problem caused by the Windows 11 24H2 forced update. Some players also reported that problems with Ubisoft Connect, damage to Microsoft Outlook, and related problems encountered by users (such as startup and synchronization problems) may be closely related to this update.

What Players Can Do In The Face Of Problems?

Due to a series of problems caused by the Windows 11 24H2 forced update, it is difficult for players to obtain currency or other items smoothly. At the same time, there is currently no direct way to prevent Path of Exile 2 from locking the PC, but players have found some ways to alleviate such problems, such as

Try To Restore To The Node Before The Update (It May Be Too Late):

If the problem occurs within a week after the Windows 11 24H2 forced update, you can follow the steps below:

1. Open “Settings” in Windows.
2. Click “Recovery” and select “Restore Node”.
3. Find a restore point around the time when Windows 11 24H2 was installed and choose to restore to that point.

Try To Reduce The CPU Usage Of Path Of Exile 2:

This method does not completely prevent CPU crashes, but it can prevent the PC from completely freezing while playing Path of Exile 2 to a certain extent. This will allow players to restart the game without restarting the PC. Here’s how to do it:

1. Launch the game and then minimize the game using Alt+Tab.
2. Open Task Manager and select the “Details” option. Players will see it on the left side of Task Manager.
3. Find “PathOfExile.exe” and right-click it.
4. Select “Set Affinity” from the menu.
5. Uncheck 4-5 CPU cores (starting from the bottom) and click “OK”.

Players will need to repeat this every time they launch the game. But players should be careful not to disable too many CPUs, as this may reduce the performance of the game.

Reinstall Windows 11 Without Windows 11 24H2:

If players cannot successfully resolve the problem using the previous methods and crashes still occur, the only remaining solution is to completely reinstall Windows 11. This includes the following:

1. Back up all important files.
2. Format the drive and reinstall Windows.
3. Restore files and applications.
4. Reinstall Windows with the 23H2 update installed.

Note that doing so will prevent players from experiencing some security fixes provided by Windows 11 24H2, and will also consume players’ time, so players should still consider it as a last resort.

Microsoft Said That The Update Will Cause Problems And Is Working On Fixing It

It was not until December 2024 that Microsoft officially admitted that forcing the update of Windows 11 24H2 would cause problems. But in the meantime, the official is also working hard to find a solution, but the official has not given a clear description of the specific solution.

Therefore, based on everyone’s discussion, it is finally recommended that players do not choose to install the Windows 11 24H2 system. This is not only detrimental to the player’s PC but also brings a bad gaming experience to the player. If you are a player who has already installed it, don’t be too anxious. Waiting for Microsoft’s solution will be the best option.