Windows 11 users getting pushed back to Windows 10 - that's a new one - but in this case, there's a good reason for Microsoft's recommendation.

Windows 11 update packs a raft of important fixes for nasty audio bugs and an Auto HDR glitch that has been seriously frustrating for gamers.

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Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 versions introduce improved previews for apps on the taskbar, a new Windows Studio Effects icon in the system tray area, and more.

The latest updates resolve more glitches and security flaws - some critical - in Windows 11 23H2 and 24H2, so you'll want to install them sooner rather than later.

For those with PCs that can upgrade, the free offer to do so is open and will likely remain so at least until October. For those without compatible PCs, the official advice is to upgrade your PC — this is the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh, after all — or pay the $30 and kick the problem down the road to October 2026.

Microsoft’s February 2025 cumulative update brings much-needed relief to Windows 11 users, fixing Auto HDR issues that caused game crashes, audio output disruptions, and USB webcam detection problems,