Troubleshooting Windows 11 24H2 KB5044384 Installation Failures, Task Manager Issues, and More

The installation of the Windows 11 KB5044384 update is encountering numerous failures on the Windows 11 24H2 version. Reports indicate a peculiar glitch in which the update stalls at 40%, ultimately failing with various error codes, including 0x800f0922, 0x800736b3, and 0x80242008. Additionally, there are issues being reported with Task Manager functionality.

Just a day ago, I shared that the inaugural optional update, KB5044384, for Windows 11 24H2 had been released. This update aims to enhance the “Windows 11 2024 Update” by fixing several bugs, but it appears that my initial optimism was misplaced. Despite our testing successfully completing the installation, numerous users—including our readers—are encountering significant problems.

One reader from WindowsLatest highlighted that they are facing an installation error with the code 0x800736b3. Another affected individual noted encountering “2024-10 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 (KB5044284)” in the update search, but installation attempts fail repeatedly, citing “Error – installation 0x800f081f.”

Efforts to install the KB5044284 update have been unsuccessful for some users.

A user running Windows 11 24H2 Build 26100.1742 reported successfully downloading and extracting the KB5044284 update. However, upon rebooting to finish installation, the update stalled at 30%, progressed to 40%, and then remained unresponsive for approximately eight minutes before failing.

“It downloaded and extracted without issues, then restarted the PC. The update hit 30% during the restart, continued to 40%, but then hung for about 8 minutes before throwing an error (without clarification) and reverting,” shared one affected user.

It’s important to note that the update installation issues are affecting users across various hardware setups, including those with newer processors. For instance, a user with a Ryzen 5 3600X processor encountered error code 0x800f081f during their attempt to apply the Windows 11 KB5044284 update.

You might also face a scenario where the Windows 11 24H2 update continuously stalls between 90-95% during the installation process. Following this stall, it may prompt you to “Retry,” but every attempt still results in the error code: “Install error – 0x800f0922.”

According to Windows Latest, users experiencing installation challenges may find a solution through the Microsoft Update Catalog or by refreshing their Windows 11 installation via the Media Creation Tool.

If you want to manually apply the KB5044284 update when facing installation failures, visit the Microsoft Update Catalog. In the search bar, enter “KB5044284,” hit the “Download” button beside the relevant update, select the. msu link that appears in the pop-up, and follow the on-screen instructions.

This method should successfully assist you in installing the patch.

Task Manager Issues in Windows 11 24H2

Regrettably, if you manage to install this update, you could still encounter further complications.

Following the update installation, Windows Latest observed that Task Manager fails to accurately count the background processes currently running.

Although Task Manager is functioning, it no longer displays the active process count, instead showing 0 processes in Windows 11 24H2.

I’ve reached out to Microsoft representatives, and reliable sources indicate that the company acknowledges this as a reporting error and that Task Manager itself is still operational.

This situation serves as a reminder that KB5044384 is an optional preview update, which can lead to unexpected issues on certain PCs. In fact, many recent Windows 11 preview updates have fallen short of expected quality, resulting in multiple issues that were subsequently resolved.

It wouldn’t be surprising if Microsoft expedited a server-side solution to address these bugs present in the optional patch.

Some users are continuing to report that the Windows 11 Alt-Tab feature still presents a black screen. While Microsoft’s release notes indicate that this issue has been resolved, users still report encountering the black screen problem. It has been communicated that the fix for this issue is being rolled out gradually, which may explain why not everyone has experienced it yet.

For now, if you don’t require these fixes urgently, you might consider postponing the update until the scheduled Patch Tuesday release on November 12.

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