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windows 11 23H2 weird bug (persistent phishing protection)
I noticed that when installing windows 11 from a patched ISO (integrated updates), upon the the first reboot after successful install, the controls for phishing protection is "stuck" at enabled state and you cannot disable it anymore....this however doesn't happen if you install from the original 23H2 (build 22621.2495)
I recognize the bug is in effect when the windows security page shows a "blank" App & browser control option (neither a green check mark nor an exclamation mark), and when you go to the reputation based protection and try to disable phishing protection, it instantly revert to ON state
The updated ISOs I tried were obtained from UUP Dump website, and the second one from microsoft and patched with updates using NTLite (only updates without any further tweaking).
- It sounds like the patched ISO might be causing a conflict with Windows Security settings, specifically the phishing protection toggle. Since this issue doesn’t occur with the original 23H2 build, it likely stems from the integration of updates in the ISO. The blank App & browser control is a clear indicator. You might want to try using the original ISO and update post-install to avoid the issue, or explore a different method for patching updates that doesn’t affect Windows Security.
- 1.Check the network connection:
Make sure your network connection is working, try restarting your router or switching networks.
Update Windows:
2.Make sure your Windows 11 is updated to the latest version. You can check for updates via Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
Reset network settings:
3.In Settings > Network & Internet, find “Status”, then find and select “Network Reset “. This will reset all network adapters and restore default settings.
Restore the system:
4. If the problem persists, consider using the System Restore feature to restore the system to its previous state. - Ensure your Windows is updated as updates often include fixes for bugs. Go to Settings > Windows Update and click on Check for updates. Install any updates that are available.
- Sometimes, third-party browser extensions can interfere with normal operation and trigger phishing warnings.
- The patched ISO may have inadvertently introduced some inconsistencies with Windows Security components. Sometimes, updates are combined in a way that doesn’t account for all the configurations or potential dependencies that might exist in the underlying system.
Keep an eye on forums or the Microsoft Tech Community; other users might face similar problems and share fixes or updates regarding any patches addressing this bug. It’s always helpful to stay in the loop about developments, especially if it’s a known issue in the Windows community.
