Windows 11 25H2 Bugs Confirmed by Microsoft
▼ Summary
– Windows 11 version 25H2 has been released with two known issues, including one affecting DVD/BluRay movie playback.
– Some apps cannot display or record live TV or play DRM-protected content due to copyright protection errors and playback problems.
– Updates installed via WUSA from a shared network folder with multiple .msu files might fail with an error.
– Microsoft is working on resolutions for these issues but currently offers no workaround for the content playback problem.
– The WUSA update issue can be resolved by copying .msu files to a local directory before installation or using a provided fix.
Microsoft has officially confirmed several significant bugs affecting its latest operating system release, Windows 11 version 25H2. While this update brings new features, it also inherits certain problems from the previous 24H2 version that users need to consider before installing.
One of the most notable issues involves difficulties with protected media playback. Certain applications cannot properly display or record live television broadcasts, and they fail to play content protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM). This problem extends to Blu-ray and DVD playback, where users might encounter copyright protection errors, frequent interruptions, frozen video, or completely black screens. Microsoft attributes this to complications with the Enhanced Video Renderer when HDCP enforcement or DRM for digital audio is active. The company has not yet provided any user-applicable workaround for this media playback bug, stating that a permanent solution will arrive in a future Windows update.
A second confirmed problem relates to the Windows Update Standalone Installer (WUSA). Updates may fail to install and return an ERRORBADPATHNAME when users attempt installation from a network shared folder containing multiple .msu files. This typically occurs in managed business environments rather than for individual home users. Fortunately, this particular issue has a straightforward resolution. Administrators can avoid the failure by first copying the necessary .msu files to a local directory on the target machine before initiating the installation process. Microsoft has also made a specific fix available for download to address this WUSA installation bug.
As the 25H2 update reaches more devices through wider distribution, additional complications may surface. Microsoft maintains an active list of known issues that it regularly updates as new problems are identified and resolved. Users experiencing difficulties are encouraged to check the official Windows release information for the latest status on bug fixes and workarounds. The company continues to develop solutions for these confirmed problems and will release them through the standard Windows Update service when ready.
(Source: Windows Central)
