22H2/23H2 to 24H2 Windows 11 Update Guide✅

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Updated on Dec 10, 2024

Windows has now launched its Windows 11 24H2 update. The new update packs lots of features. For instance, Copilot on Windows is becoming a standalone app that you can move across your screen, resize, and use to get answers to your queries. It also comes with several file explorer improvements. For example, you can create 7-zip and TAR archives along with the existing ZIP support. It also features a Linux-like sudo command for elevating commands to Administration permissions in a non-elevated terminal. With its HDR background support, you can set up .jxr images as your desktop background.

So, how do you install the Windows 11 24H2 update? Well, below, EaseUS has shared all the steps that you have to follow:

From 22H2/23H2 to Windows 11 24H2

Now that you know what Windows 11 24H2 offers regarding features or improvements. Let's now talk about the methods to upgrade from Windows 11 22H2 or 23H3 to 24H2. Here is a comparison form for your information:

Before moving to the next part, you can view the following post to check if your PC can run Windows 24H2:

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Way 1. Using Windows 11 24H2 ISO File

The next method is upgrading to Windows 11 24H2 via an ISO file. However, this requires formatting your C: drive and then fresh installing Windows. So, you must back up your data before proceeding with this.

To back up your data quickly, you can use EaseUS Todo PCTrans. This tool allows you to transfer programs, settings, and data to a new PC, create a full computer backup, and even get help with data recovery.

Option 1. Get Windows 24H2 ISO File from the Microsoft Website

Step 1: Go to the Microsoft Website to get the Windows 11 ISO file.

Step 2: From the Microsoft website, scroll down to get Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for x64 devices. Then, using the dropdown menu, select the Windows 11 edition and click the Download button.

Option 2.  Run EaseUS Partition Master to Burn Windows 11 24H2 ISO

You can also use the EaseUS Partition Master Professional to Burn Windows 11 ISO file. The tool has a Bootable Media feature that lets you create bootable media using a flash drive or burn the ISO file to a CD Disc. Here are the steps that you have to follow:

Step 1. Launch EaseUS Partition Master and go to the Bootable Media section. Click "Burn ISO" and click "Next".

Step 2. Select the ISO image that you have downloaded on your PC, and click "Open".

Step 3. Click "Next" and select the target USB as destination and click "Burn" to execute the operation.

Overall, the EaseUS Partition Master is a useful tool for Windows backup and creating a bootable drive to proceed with Windows installation:

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Way 2. Using the Insider Program

One of the easiest ways to update to Windows 11 24H2 is through the Insider Program. This program is ideally good for anyone who wants to try the latest Windows updates before anyone else. However, preview versions are often filled with bugs, so they might not be ideal for regular users.

Step 1: Press Windows Key + I to launch Windows Settings. Then go to Windows Update > Windows Insider Program.

Step 2: If this is your first time encountering this setting, you must enroll in the feature. Follow the screen instructions. Once you have done so, Windows will install the latest preview with a Windows update.

Way 3. Using Windows Update

You can wait if you don't want to be an early adopter of Windows 11 24H2 and install via the Windows Insider Program. Once Microsoft makes the version available for public release, it will automatically be available for your PC as Windows Update.

If you haven't updated your Windows for some time now, it'd be good to check if the version is available. To do this, go to Windows Settings > Windows Update and click Resume Updates to see the available update.

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Way 4. Using Installation Assistant

Windows Installation Assistant is another great way to install Windows 11 24H2 quickly. The installer will download the latest available version and install it for you.

Step 1: First, download Windows 11 Installation Assistant.

Step 2: Then, run the installer and follow all the onscreen steps.

Step 3: Let the installer download and install the update for you; this will take some time. Also, ensure that you have an active internet connection.

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Conclusion

We talked about several ways to get the Windows 11 24H2 update. For instance, if you are a regular user who does not wish to be an early adopter, you can wait for the update to be available under Windows Update and then upgrade your PC via it. Alternatively, joining the Windows Insider Program is a good idea if you want to try out earlier versions of Windows and any upcoming versions. This program allows you to get Windows updates before anyone else.

Also, back up your important data before the Windows update. If the update fails, you won't lose your data. For this, you can always try out the EaseUS Partition Master, which can help you easily clone the system partition and several other partition-related tasks, such as creating or deleting partitions, resizing or moving partitions, and more.

FAQs About 22H2/23H2 to Windows 11 24H2

Now let's answer some of the commonly asked questions about updating Windows 11 to the latest version:

1. Can I update to Windows 11 24H2?

If you meet the Windows 11 installation requirements, you can update to Windows 11 24H2. Download the PC Health Check tool to check these requirements, which will tell you if your system meets them.

2. How do we roll back Windows 11 24H2 to the previous version?

If you don't like the Windows 11 24H2 update, you can roll back to the previous Windows version by going to Settings > System > Recovery and selecting Go Back. This will revert your system to the previous Windows version.

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3. What's the difference between Windows 22H2, 23H2 and 24H2?

Windows 11 has seen several major updates, with versions 22H2, 23H2, and 24H2 representing significant milestones in the operating system's evolution:

• 22H2 (released September 2022) introduced features like app folders in the Start menu, drag-and-drop on the taskbar, and improved accessibility options such as voice access and live captions.
• 23H2 (released October 2023) added Microsoft Copilot for AI assistance, native support for RAR and 7z files, a new Windows Backup app, and enhanced File Explorer with tabs.
• 24H2 (expected late 2024) is anticipated to include further enhancements like HDR background support, energy saver features, and additional improvements to Windows Explorer and security.