Microsoft has been facing some challenges recently with the Windows 11 October update. Users have been encountering various issues such as driver crashes, disappearing mouse cursors, undeletable data, dead internet connections, and network problems. Additionally, the recent Patch Tuesday updates, KB5044284 for Windows 11 24H2 users and KB5044285 for older versions, have been causing installation failures with error codes like 0x800736b3, 0x80070005, 0x800f0838, and 0x8007371b.
If you are experiencing problems with the update, you can try using the Microsoft Update Catalog as a workaround. By searching for the specific update KB number and downloading the corresponding files, you can manually install the update and restart your computer to complete the process. Another option is to use the Windows 11 Installation Assistant to install the patch without losing any personal files.
Apart from installation issues, some users have reported problems with the OpenSSH service not working after the update. Deleting or renaming the logs directory in the C:\ProgramData\ssh\ folder may help resolve this issue and restore the SSH service functionality.
If you are facing too many complications with the update, you can uninstall it by accessing the Settings app, navigating to Windows Update, selecting Update history, and then choosing to uninstall the KB5044284 update before restarting your computer.
Overall, the Windows 11 October update has brought its fair share of challenges for users, but there are workarounds and solutions available to address the issues and ensure a smoother update process. Stay informed and proactive in managing any problems that may arise during the installation process to minimize disruptions to your system.
