Windows 11 LTSC 2024 26100.1742 is there a recommended patch version that is relatively stable, or is it better to skip updates altogether？

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Just like the recently released patch KB5121003, which caused bugs in several games, the ultimate issue comes back to the patches themselves. While the latest patches fix security vulnerabilities, those vulnerabilities aren't of much use to regular users. What everyday users actually need is a stable, highly compatible environment to run various games and software. When the newest patch causes issues, the only option is for the game or software developers to release an update. However, many applications are no longer maintained and will never receive updates. Therefore, is there a recommended patch version that is relatively stable, or is it better to skip updates altogether?
 
They all do, take your pick ;)

MS CU's are a 'roll the dice' policy now. What may fix something, then another thing is gonna break. This month it's the 'gaming' bug, next, who knows?
 
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What is the gaming bug, sorry I am asking for specifics but I like to understand what the issues are.

I am noticing if I install the CU, my test VM loses about 40% responsiveness performance, which is a huge hit.

So for the benefit of those who come across this thread.

It breaks 'inpoutx64' which is used by RGB software (this does exist on my desktop).

The update also breaks the windows hello pin system, and display features such as HDR.

I agree CU's are a joke these days, and it seems a lot is stemming Microsoft are making too broad changes that really should only be done in feature change builds, not maintenance updates.

I am now stuck in two minds, do I after deploying Win11 never install any CU update, or do I allow it but with 30-90 day deferral. Clearly 7 days is nowhere near enough. Deferral may also be no good if fixes are only done in later CU's.

If there is a good consensus on one particularly good CU, it may be an argument to integrate and then prevent future updates afterwards.
 
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scaramonga said:
Which is exactly what I'm trying to do, but the next CU always breaks something....
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We also dont know if issues from previous CU are fixed, as Microsoft seem very good at releasing statements saying they havent confirmed problem, and then nothing happens afterwards. Best Windows OS to use is one out of mainstream support, as then they stop all the broad changes, and just do critical fixes only.
 
Find a CU that is stable enough for your own needs. There are always going to be bugs but providing the bugs are in things you dont use or that you can ignore sysprep and capture and use that as your new baseline install wim.

I am still using the last non esu for w10 21h2 ltsc because it it stable enough for my needs.

I install the untouched ms iso, enable .net 3.5 - install net 4.8, manually update then sysprep and capture. If there is a problem installing one of the updates i know its the update that is the problem because i havnt used ntlite yet so i dont end up wasting nuhi's time.
 
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