Microsoft has announced that it starts forced upgrade of devices running Windows 11 versions 22H2/23H2 to the latest Windows 11 24H2. This time, this only applies to consumer devices. Enterprise computers managed by AD won't be offered to install the newest OS.
The official health status page has been updated on January 16 and now states.
We have reached a new stage in the phased rollout of version 24H2. Eligible devices running Home and Pro editions of Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2 will be gradually updated to version 24H2. This automatic update targets only devices that are not managed by IT departments. Users can choose the time to restart their device or postpone the update.
As you may remember, until now updating to Windows 11 version 24H2 was solely up to the user. Microsoft kept it for "seekers", e.g. for users who manually click "Check for updates" in Settings. For them, the upgrade offer was in the form of an optional upgrade.
Windows 11 version 24H2 was released on October 1, 2024. If you are interested in learning what is new version 24H2, check out my in-depth OS review here:
What’s new in Windows 11 version 24H2
But it is worth nothing that certain features of Windows 24H2 are still a work in progress. To name a few, Microsoft is actively testing AI and Copilot features among Insiders. Those are yet to reach the stable channel in the future.
Finally, Windows 11 still has some of the unresolved issues that may prevent your device from receiving it. For example, there are Auto HDR issues, and some more.
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