Windows 11 version 24H2 is a major feature update with full operating system replacement; This means it comes with its own list of known bugs and issues. Some of these issues are serious enough to cause blue screens of death, so Microsoft has blocked updates on affected devices for up to 24 hours. But now we have another known bug that causes system crashes. This time on a PC with the Voicemeeter app installed.

According to the notification published by Microsoft in the official documentation, Windows 11 version 24H2 with Voicemeeter app installed crashes and shows a blue screen of death with error code MEMORY_MANAGEMENT. This is due to compatibility issues between the Voicemeeter driver and the operating system’s memory manager.

As with other serious issues and bugs, Microsoft has discontinued systems’ compatibility with Voicemeeter. This way, when you try to check for updates you won’t see Windows Update offering version 24H2. Microsoft also strongly recommends that you do not manually update your system using the installation assistant or media creation tool. However, uninstalling the Voicemeeter app may unblock it after some time (up to 24 hours).

Currently the only workaround is to uninstall Voicemeeter and all its components. Alternatively, you can wait for VB-Adusio Software to release a new version with the necessary fixes. Microsoft says it will provide updated information as it becomes available. Another point to note is that the compatibility issue only affects client systems running Windows 11 version 24H2. Older versions of Windows 11 and Windows 10 are not affected.

If you’re planning to upgrade Windows 11 to 24H2, including on unsupported devices, be sure to check out other known issues like app crashes when using the built-in camera, issues with Asus devices (some of which are currently inaccessible). 24H2).