New Update Windows 11 version 24H2 is now available for download

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Windows 11 2024 Update, also known as version 24H2, is now publicly available. Microsoft announced the rollout alongside the new AI-powered features that are coming soon to Windows Insiders with Copilot+ PCs and Copilot upgrades.

Unlike recent Windows 11 updates, version 24H2 is a "full operating system swap," so updating to it will take more time than usual. What is going as usual is the way the update is being offered to users. Microsoft is gradually rolling out the update to "seekers" with Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2. That means you need to go to the Settings app and manually request the update.

If you want to be among the first adopters, go to Settings > Windows Update and toggle on the "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available" option. After that, check for updates—if your system is eligible and there are no blocking issues, the Settings app will allow you to download Windows 11 version 24H2. You can find more information about how to download Windows 11 version 24H2 in our guide.

Note that updating to Windows 11 version 24H2 requires the May 2024 non-security preview update and newer. As usual, you can also download Windows 11 version 24H2 images from the official website and clean-install the operating system (note that BitLocker will be turned on by default on Home and Pro editions, but you can turn it off).

New features in Windows 11 version 24H2 include updated context menus, improvements for the Settings app, HDR wallpaper support, Wi-Fi 7 support, reworked battery saver and energy settings, updates to the Quick Settings menu, and more. You can read more about the update in our full review.

Windows 11 version 24H2 is now available for download

Windows 11 2024 Update, this year's big feature upgrade for the operating system, is now publicly available.

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[oldschool]

I'm waiting for the gradual rollout because this is a major update. No fooling around here.

This update is a full operating system (OS) swap that contains new foundational elements required to deliver transformational AI experiences ... blah blah blah.

 

[Jonny Quest]

I'm waiting for the gradual rollout because this is a major update. No fooling around here.

Funny (your quote) and Like

Don't be safe, don't be paranoid, just go for it, like Thelma and Louise off the Windows cliff

 

[oldschool]

Funny (your quote) and Like

Most of the quote was from the MS Blog. The "blah, blah, blah ... " was my addition.

 

[lokamoka820]

I will wait 2 months to be sure there are no bugs.

 

[bazang]

I'm waiting for the gradual rollout because this is a major update. No fooling around here.

I don't know. It might be safer to download and install it now without Microsoft's "packaging" and "distribution" via Windows Update. Seems like the troubles get packaged into the major update when Microsoft is configuring it for Windows Update distribution.

It is a roll of the dice:

 

[HarborFront]

Hopefully it solves my laptop without my WiFi issue so that I don't have to reformat my laptop. And, hopefully, it's not a faulty wifi hardware

 

[Gangelo]

I don't know. It might be safer to download and install it now without Microsoft's "packaging" and "distribution" via Windows Update. Seems like the troubles get packaged into the major update when Microsoft is configuring it for Windows Update distribution.

It is a roll of the dice:
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I have been using Windows 11 ever since it launched. Updated and upgraded through every minor and major version through the official channel of updates.
I keep hearing about these Windows updates horror stories and I have yet to encounter a single issue on any of my machines, intel or amd based.

 

[Marko :)]

Hopefully it solves my laptop without my WiFi issue so that I don't have to reformat my laptop. And, hopefully, it's not a faulty wifi hardware

If you want to test if your Wi-Fi network card is working correctly, make a bootable USB of any Linux distro. Then boot from USB and select an option to try Linux without installing. If you Wi-Fi card works correctly, you will be able to see list of Wi-Fi networks around you and it's most likely Wi-Fi driver issue, rather than Windows issue.

If Wi-Fi doesn't seem to list any network, Wi-Fi network card might be toasted.

I have been using Windows 11 ever since it launched. Updated and upgraded through every minor and major version through the official channel of updates.
I keep hearing about these Windows updates horror stories and I have yet to encounter a single issue on any of my machines, intel or amd based.

I only encountered issues when I installed preview updates and that was expected. Really no need to worry these days about Windows Update. Just disable option Get the latest updates as soon as they're available and Windows won't install those untested, preview updates and only safe and tested updates will be installed.

People have irrational fear of Windows Update from previous times. Just let the Windows handle thing and everything will be alright. Chill.

 

[SeriousHoax]

I will keep a system backup, enable the "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available" option, install the preview update and see if then I am offered 24H2 and will install that. I'll try this even after seeing this.

Windows 11 KB5043145 update causes reboot loops, blue screens

Microsoft warns that some Windows 11 systems enter reboot loops or might freeze with blue screens after installing the September 2024 KB5043145 preview update.

www.bleepingcomputer.com

No Risk, No Gain

 

[zidong]

I have been using Windows 11 ever since it launched. Updated and upgraded through every minor and major version through the official channel of updates.
I keep hearing about these Windows updates horror stories and I have yet to encounter a single issue on any of my machines, intel or amd based.

I had no problems until 3 weeks ago when I installed (24h2 preview) and got several gsods. No problems with 23h2 since i got my pc 6 months ago and zero bsods/gsods. Now I'm scared to do clean install of 24h2. I doubt that anything is changed for 3 weeks - 24h2 preview to 24h2 final.

 

[bazang]

I keep hearing about these Windows updates horror stories and I have yet to encounter a single issue on any of my machines, intel or amd based.

Just because you have not experienced any of these major problems, that is no evidence that what is reported is a rare event. Typically, reported Windows Upgrade problems are experienced by thousands of users. Probably millions.

 

[Sorrento]

I have two PC's & a Mac - I via a USB stick (also saved the ISO) updated the recent installation on this PC & removed Windows Old - No problems so far, & of course I still have images of the previous version up to end of September should disaster strike - I like a walk on the wild side

 

[mlnevese]

I will wait 2 months to be sure there are no bugs.

I've never seen in all my years using computers an OS update that won't bug for someone. Not only Windows, any OS.

I'll wait until it's offered in Windows Update as well, I'm not in a hurry.

 

[zidong]

I've never seen in all my years using computers an OS update that won't bug for someone. Not only Windows, any OS.

Hundreds of millions Windows users, thousands different combination of pc components. It's inevitable.

 

[HarborFront]

I just manually checked for update but it's not available yet

 

[blackice]

I have had problems in the past with preview updates so I usually don’t install them. But this time I did and checked to see if I got 24H2. No luck. But no USB problems popped up either.

 

[SeriousHoax]

I just manually checked for update but it's not available yet

Same here.
BTW, they say it's "full operating system swap". Does it mean the update will be similar to an in-place upgrade that you can do by running the setup file inside the ISO or by using the windows 11 update assistant tool? In those cases, new version will be installed without removing any user data while the old windows will be a window.old file in C that can be deleted using the Disk Cleanup tool.

 

[SeriousHoax]

Same here.
BTW, they say it's "full operating system swap". Does it mean the update will be similar to an in-place upgrade that you can do by running the setup file inside the ISO or by using the windows 11 update assistant tool? In those cases, new version will be installed without removing any user data while the old windows will be a window.old file in C that can be deleted using the Disk Cleanup tool.

Never mind. I got the answer to this question in "Windows 11 2024 Update, 24H2 (build 26100) Megathread" on reddit thread from a mod of r/Windows11.

The ISO lets you do an in-place upgrade, which is essentially the same thing as using the upgrade assistant, and regardless if you use the ISO, upgrade assistant, or Windows Update, all three will move your 23H2 data to Windows.old so you can roll back within a short period of time if you encounter issues.

So yeah looks like it's basically a full installation no matter which method you choose. I have already downloaded the ISO so I'll probably just use the ISO to update but not sure yet if I will do it today. I have 25 GB free space on the C drive. Is that enough?

 

[Neno]

24H2 works perfectly. No new event viewer errors (some old one's seem to persist). As for the speed, it might feel faster/lighter, but nowhere near substantial. All in all, for now it's great.