Microsoft Halts Windows 11 Update Due to Critical Boot Loop Issue
The KB5039302 preview update causes repeated restarts, affecting virtualization tools and requiring recovery operations.
Overview
- The KB5039302 update was pulled after users reported systems stuck in boot loops and startup failures.
- The issue primarily impacts devices using virtualization features like CloudPC, DevBox, and Azure Virtual Desktop.
- Windows Home edition users are less likely to experience the problem due to lower usage of virtualization.
- Affected users need to uninstall the update via the Windows 11 Recovery Environment to restore functionality.
- Microsoft is investigating the cause and has paused the update to prevent further issues.