Windows 11 24H2 is crashing on many PCs due to conflict with security driver

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET The 2024 version of Windows 11 is yet again creating headaches for certain users. As described by Microsoft, a conflict between Windows 11 24H2 and a security driver is crashing unlucky systems. The trouble centers on a file called sprotect.sys, a driver from SenseShield Technology that provides encryption through specialized enterprise security software. This particular driver can be added to Windows through the installation of many different applications, according to Microsoft, so it cannot be pinned down to one specific program. Also: 6 things I always do after setting up Windows 11 - and why you should too But if the driver is on a PC updated to Windows 11 24H2, the system can stop responding and display a blue or black screen error, typically known as the infamous Blue Screen of Death. The problem can occur with any version of the sprotect.sys driver, specifically versions 1.0.2.372 and 1.0.3.48903. Microsoft has blocked the Windows 11 2024 updat ... Read full article.