Back in December, Microsoft released an update for Windows 11 24H2 that caused issues with Auto HDR, resulting in unexpected behavior ranging from incorrect colors to flat-out system crashes.
Microsoft has removed a safeguard hold that prevented devices with Auto HDR enabled from installing the Windows 11 2024 Update due to gaming issues. The company confirmed these issues last month ...
TL;DR: Windows 11 users whose PCs would have been affected by the Auto HDR bug can now install the 24H2 update, as Microsoft has released a fix in the January 2025 preview update (KB5050094).