KIR fixes Windows 11 24H2 WSUS install issue; SSDs report failures.

Microsoft has confirmed and begun addressing a problem with the August 2025 Windows 11 24H2 cumulative update (KB5063878) that can prevent installation when the update is delivered through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). The issue, which produced error code 0x80240069 and related Windows Update service failures in enterprise environments, prompted the company to roll out a Known Issue Rollback (KIR) for affected devices. Separately, there are reports of solid-state drive failures connected to the same update, adding a second layer of concern for IT departments managing large-scale deployments.

The WSUS-related failure affects primarily business and enterprise networks that rely on WSUS to stage and approve updates for endpoints. In practical terms, administrators saw installation errors and entries in the Windows Event Log indicating that the Update service had terminated unexpectedly. Microsoft has advised that home users are unlikely to encounter this problem because WSUS targets managed environments. To resolve the WSUS issue, administrators can deploy the Known Issue Rollback Group Policy on impacted Windows 11 24H2 devices, which requires using Group Policy Editor...