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DelawareShore
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Sep 28, 2025

Do you need to have Kernel-mode Hardware-enforced Stack Protection enabled to get 24H2?

I have Memory Integrity enabled under Core Isolation but I can’t enable Kernel-mode Hardware-enforced Stack Protection because apparently it doesn’t like Easy-Anticheat and I need that to play some of my games.
Question is: Do I need to have Kernel-mode Hardware-enforced Stack Protection enabled to get the 24H2 update or not?

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    Swawn
    Iron Contributor
    Oct 30, 2025

    Kernel-mode Hardware-enforced Stack Protection (also known as hardware-based Control-flow Enforcement Technology or CET) is a security feature designed to prevent certain types of malware exploits. It is generally recommended for enhanced security, but it is not a strict requirement for installing or receiving the Windows 11 25H2 update.

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