Planning on updating to Windows 11 24H2? You might want to grab a snack, as Microsoft admits it could take a very long time
Windows 11 24H2 has got off to a somewhat wobbly start - with a number of bugs being discovered, though thankfully, there are no huge blunders (yet) - but one thing to be aware of is that the upgrade can take a pretty long time to install.
What’s New in the Windows 11 24H2 Update?
New core code, convenience features, and eye candy, along with exclusive Copilot+ PC bonuses, grace the 24H2 version of Windows 11.
Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2) changes aimed at administrators
The Windows 11 2024 Update also brings various welcome improvements regarding networking, which include changes to the Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) and Server Message Block (SMB). In addition, this version of the operating system supports Wi-Fi 7.
Windows 11 24H2 update plagued by file scanner bug - over and over again
The glitch causes the System File Checker tool to report that certain files are corrupted even if they're not.
Undeletable 8.63GB cache emerges in latest Windows 11 24H2 update — checkpoint updates were the culprit, and Microsoft is working on a fix
Users who upgraded to Windows 11 24H2 found that it created a cache that cannot be deleted. Disk Clean-up identified it as an 8.63GB Windows Update cache.
Windows 11 24H2, the biggest update in two years, starts rolling out today
Aside from app updates and UI changes, Microsoft has said that 24H2 includes significant updates to the compiler, kernel, and scheduler, as well as improved performance and compatibility for the operating system's Arm-to-x86 app translation layer (now called " Prism ").
Windows 11 24H2 Update: Top New Features and Download Links
Get the latest on the Windows 11 24H2 update, including key new features, performance enhancements, and direct download links to upgrade your system today.
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