{"id":81845,"date":"2024-11-15T21:47:27","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T21:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=81845"},"modified":"2025-04-18T06:40:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T06:40:16","slug":"windows-11-24h2-update-features-system-requirements-and-what-to-expect-full-breakdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-11-24h2-update-features-system-requirements-and-what-to-expect-full-breakdown\/","title":{"rendered":"[Full Breakdown] Windows 11 24H2 Update: Features, System Requirements, and What to Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"

The buzz around this new Windows version is high among IT experts and regular users. Microsoft is making new introductions and implementing changes, from security protocols to experience features. But the update is not without its problems, as it’s been quite a bumpy ride for many users.I’ll be sharing all the new features, when your computer will receive the update, the issues you might face, and whether installing the new version is the right move. <\/p>\n

What Is the Windows 11 24H2 Update?<\/h2>\n

Windows 11, version 24H2 is one of the biggest updates Microsoft has shipped to Windows 11 <\/a> since the operating system’s release in 2021. The new update continues Microsoft’s cadence of releasing major Windows updates toward the end of the year.  The overall operating system still looks the same, but there are now underlying technologies and upgrades intended to make the OS better. <\/p>\n

What Is the Windows 11 24H2 Release Date?<\/h2>\n

\nThe official support period for the program began October 1, 2024. However the people who registered for the Windows Insider program began receiving tiered rollouts in February 2024. Also, not every device will receive the update on October 1, as some systems could receive the updates well into the end of the year or during the first few months of 2025.<\/p>\n

My computer could have been one of those but I opted to perform a manual update instead. You can do the same using the Windows Update Assistant, Media Creation Tool, or standalone ISO image file.\n<\/p>\n

Will the Windows 11 24H2 Update Be a Free Upgrade?<\/h2>\n

\nYes, the upgrade is completely free for people who already have Windows licenses.<\/p>\n

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Is Windows 11, Version 24H2 the New Windows 12?<\/h2>\n

\nI covered the speculation surrounding a potential Windows 12 release<\/a> in detail and why it may be a reality. Many industry insiders believed Microsoft was going to release another Windows operating system but changed its plans along the way.<\/p>\n

The main case for the argument was that the company had plans to revert to the timeline of Windows<\/a> releases before Windows 10. Seeing as it has abandoned its commitment to stick with Windows 10 forever, every hint at a new version made sense.<\/p>\n

Those rumors are still hanging over 24H2, as people in the community believe it’ s Windows 12 in everything but naming. Others, like me, think 24H2 is laying the groundwork for Windows 12, which we may see in the near future.\n<\/p>\n

New Features and Updates in Windows 11 24H2<\/h2>\n

\nNow let’s go through the changes and features you should be expecting when you make the switch to the new version.\n<\/p>\n

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\nWindows 11’s Quick Settings panel, the tray that pops out when you click your battery and network icons, is now more compact and scrollable. Instead of seeing all your icons in one shot, you can scroll to view everything. But the battery, volume, Settings, and brightness options remain in place.<\/p>\n

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The changes you’ll notice include the following:\n<\/p>\n