Windows 11 24H2 Bugs Out and Microsoft Announces Third-Party Passkey Provider Support

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This Week in IT, the initial rollout of Windows 11 24H2 isn’t going as smoothly as it could with users reporting numerous issues, plus Microsoft announces that support for third-party passkey providers is coming to Windows 11 Insiders soon.

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This Week in IT covers issues with the Windows 11 24H2 rollout and upcoming support for third-party passkey providers.

  • Windows 11 24H2 Rollout Issues: The initial rollout of Windows 11 24H2 has encountered several issues, including blue screens of death for users with Intel SST sound drivers, large file caches left by Windows Update, and disappearing mouse pointers in text fields on browsers like Chrome and Edge.
  • Internet Connectivity Problems: Some users reported that despite showing an Internet connection, their devices couldn’t access the Internet, which Microsoft needs to address.
  • Recommendation for Unmanaged Devices: Users with unmanaged devices are advised to wait for the automatic rollout via Windows Update instead of manually installing the update to avoid these issues.
  • Passkey Portability: Updates to the FIDO standard will make passkeys portable between different providers, such as Microsoft, Bitwarden, and 1Password.
  • Passkey Synchronization: Windows 11 will soon support passkey synchronization across devices, enhancing usability for both consumers and enterprises.
  • Third-Party Passkey Providers: Microsoft announced API support for third-party passkey providers in Windows 11, allowing users to use passkeys stored in services like Bitwarden to log in to Windows and websites.
  • Passkey Adoption and Usability: While passkeys offer enhanced security, their complexity may hinder adoption. Simplifying the creation and use process is essential for wider acceptance.