Microsoft has finally lifted a compatibility block preventing some Windows 11 users from upgrading to the latest version of the OS because they had certain third-party wallpaper apps installed.

Microsoft may try to block third-party customization apps in Windows 11 24H2 So far, at least two customization apps won't install or run in the current beta for this year's major Windows 11 update.

Microsoft says the August 2025 security updates are triggering unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts and app ...