Hyperspin stops working on Windows 11 Home/Pro (version 24H2) after update

[allanmark20]

Many users have faced issues with Hyperspin not working after the Windows 11 24H2 update. At icd blog, we highlight how important it is to manage updates carefully, especially for software like Hyperspin—waiting for patches or exploring alternatives like LaunchBox can help keep your setup running smoothly.

 

[rik81]

Its the sxs.dll file... it got updated in the system32 folder... Which doesnt work with hyperspin.

Needs to be replaced... but you cant just update the folder manually with the file as its protected.

[floatingyeti]

6 minutes ago, rik81 said:

Its the sxs.dll file... it got updated in the system32 folder... Which doesnt work with hyperspin.

Needs to be replaced... but you cant just update the folder manually with the file as its protected.

I've always placed the (compatible) sxx.dll file in the HyperSpin directory.  Is that fix no longer working?

[Agard]

They have released a windows 11 iot ltsc 24h2 but i don't know if hyperspin works on that version yet so i hope someone can test it as it might not have those updates in that break it.  I'm on windows 11 pro & can't  uninstall KB5055523 so how can i uninstall it as in my uninstall updates it's not listed to uninstall. That's why i was wondering if windows 11 iot ltsc 24h2 works & doesn't install that update as it's release was october 2024 & i think you don't get anymore cumulative updates which broke hypersin.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/download-windows-11-iot-enterprise-ltsc-eval

[jesfknkrys]

@Agard  

From the Windows icon, press and hold the Shift key while clicking Restart.

In the Windows Recovery Options menu, click Troubleshoot, and then click Advanced Options.

Click "Uninstall updates", and click "Uninstall latest quality update".

Hopefully that works for you.

[jh79]

Unfortunately that does not work @Agard Any other ideas for KB5055523  that won't uninstall?

 

[Johnfreitassousa44197812]

My alternative was to use coinops for now.

[Agard]

@jh79   jesfknkrys is the 1 to ask I haven't tried yet myself as been downloading for days & don't want to stop it. 300GB left but will post here if it doesn't work

[jesfknkrys]

@jh79It seems like there's a few users unable to uninstall update KB5055523.  I will try to reinstall the update to check if I get the same result of being unable to uninstall it. 

Meanwhile try the following  to uninstall:

1. Open Command prompt as an administrator.
2. copy the line below and press "Enter"

wusa /uninstall /kb:5055523

 

Status:

I just updated to KB5055523 and it does give me the option to uninstall.

 

Edition    Windows 11 Pro
Version    24H2
Installed on    ‎4/‎30/‎2025
OS build    26100.3775
Experience    Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.66.0
 

 

 

[jesfknkrys]

On 4/21/2025 at 6:53 AM, Dime333 said:

The bottom screenshot is the update history and Hyperspin is not working. None of the two updates show up there. I downloaded Windows 11 from Microsoft's Web page. The update is probably already in that version, so I guess I'm fucked. I remember there was an older fix before to make Hyperspin work with Windows 11. I don't need that now, do I?

It could be that you selected to downloaded the updates when you initially installed a Fresh copy of Windows.  I installed the updates one at a time inside Windows.

Try this in Command Line as an administrator: Replace "5055523" with the update you would like removed.  The example below is to remove "KB5055523"

wusa /uninstall /kb:5055523

[Dime333]

2 hours ago, jesfknkrys said:

It could be that you selected to downloaded the updates when you initially installed a Fresh copy of Windows.  I installed the updates one at a time inside Windows.

Try this in Command Line as an administrator: Replace "5055523" with the update you would like removed.  The example below is to remove "KB5055523"

wusa /uninstall /kb:5055523

I reinstalled Windows and blocked 5055523. For the last few days, Windows has been saying that KB5055627 is available, but it has not been autoinstalled. So it seems to be good for now. If it will be installed eventually, I can just uninstall it. At least I could do that the last time. It's just a shame that it can't be blocked.

[jesfknkrys]

In addition to blocking the update, delete the contents of the SoftwareDistribution  folder.