Windows 11 Update Addresses Easy Anti-Cheat Compatibility Issue

⁢ Updated June ‍11, ⁣2025

Microsoft has ‌released an out-of-band‍ update, KB5063060, for Windows 11 version 24H2 to ‌address compatibility issues with Easy Anti-Cheat, a service ​used by some games to prevent cheating. The update, which brings the ⁢build number to 26100.4351, targets gamers experiencing unexpected ‍system restarts.

The ​problem arose after the June 2025 ‌security update caused conflicts with games using Easy Anti-Cheat. According to Microsoft, the original update, KB5060842, was not offered to users with these games due to the incompatibility. Now, with KB5063060, those users can receive the⁤ latest security enhancements ⁤and ‍fixes.

The new ⁣update is cumulative,⁣ incorporating all​ previously released updates. ‍This ⁢ensures users receive a extensive set of improvements.

This update addresses an incompatibility issue where ⁢Windows might restart unexpectedly when opening games‍ that use the‍ Easy Anti-Cheat service. Easy Anti-Cheat automatically installs with certain games to enhance security and prevent cheating in‍ multiplayer online PC games.

However, another⁢ issue persists for‍ PCs with Intel Alder Lake+ and vPro chips. These systems may still experience crashes ⁣when launching ⁣games‌ using Easy Anti-Cheat. ‌Microsoft suggests updating games to newer versions with more recent easy Anti-Cheat releases as a potential workaround.

What’s next

Users can now download KB5063060 via Windows ⁣Update or ⁤the​ Microsoft ‍Update Catalog, ensuring their systems are up-to-date with the latest security and stability⁤ improvements for a better ​gaming experience.