Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 24H2 to Release Preview Insiders, confirming that it is in the final stages of their testing.
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"Today, we're making this year's Windows 11 Anniversary Update, version 24H2 (Build 26100.712) available to Release Preview Insiders for customer preview ahead of general availability later this calendar year," Microsoft revealed in a recent blog post.
Windows 11 24H2 Build 26100.712 is the third major feature update for the operating system after 22H2. Unlike Windows 11 23H2, which was a minor update, Windows 11 24H2 is a major release with many new features.
This update includes HDR background support, power saving mode, Sudo for Windows, Rust integration into the Windows kernel, support Wi-Fi 7 , and improved voice clarity.
Additionally, users will see a quick settings flyout from the taskbar, the ability to create 7-zip and TAR archives directly in File Explorer , and improved Bluetooth Low Energy Audio.
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How to get Windows 11 24H2
To install Windows 11 24H2, you can join the Windows Insider Program > Release Preview Channel and manually check for updates:
- Open Settings from the Start menu.
- Select Windows Update in the left menu.
- Click Windows Insider Program.
- Click Start, sign in with your Microsoft account, and select “Release Preview Channel.”
- Go back to Windows Update and click “Check for updates”.
- You will be asked if you want to download Windows 11 24H2, to which you should click Download.
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It's worth noting that you won't get new features like Recall AI, which requires a computer with a Snapdragon X.
Source: bleepingcomputer
