Windows 11 upgrade block lifted after Safe Exam Browser fix

Microsoft has removed an upgrade block that prevented some Safe Exam Browser users from installing the Windows 11 2024 Update due to incompatibility issues. Safe Exam Browser is an open-source software used by schools, professional certification bodies, and enterprises to transform computers into secure workstations during online exams, preventing cheating by restricting access to unauthorized resources, apps, and websites. The compatibility hold was added in September to prevent issues affecting Windows 11, version 24H2 users when opening Safe Exam Browser version 3.7 or lower. Microsoft says the developers have solved this known issue and advises customers to install the latest Safe Exam Browser version (3.8 or later). Affected users should update the Safe Exam Browser app before upgrading their systems to Windows 11 24H2. "If your device still encounters this safeguard hold 48 hours after updating to the latest version of the application, you will need to contact Safe Exam Brows ... Read full article.