Enterprise users at companies that employ CrowdStrike antivirus software and have received prompts to upgrade their operating systems to Windows 11 24H2 should probably wait. The security toolchain has encountered another faulty update that could make Microsoft Office apps unusable. Fortunately, the problem isn't as widespread as the incident from earlier this year.
Microsoft is investigating an error that causes Microsoft Office applications like Word and Excel to crash after users upgrade to Windows 11 24H2. The problem only impacts companies and managed IT environments, so those using Windows 11 Home or Pro on personal devices need not worry.
The issue was traced to an update for CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor software. It triggers when a host's Prevention Policy engages the "Enhanced Exploitation Visibility Prevention Policy." Other antivirus programs and older versions of Windows likely aren't affected, but Microsoft hasn't ruled out the possibility.
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