Tag

24h2 Update

All articles tagged with #24h2 update

technology1 year ago

Windows 11 24H2 Release Preview Launches with Major Updates

Windows 11 24H2 has entered the Release Preview channel, bringing new features like native 7z support, HDR backgrounds, Wi-Fi 7, and Sudo. The update, expected to be generally available later this year, will also include AI capabilities exclusive to Microsoft's new Copilot+ PCs. Users can manually download the update via Windows Update, and businesses can access it through Windows Update for Business and Windows Server Update Service.

technology1 year ago

Windows 11 24H2 Update Now Available for Early Access

Microsoft is finalizing the Windows 11 24H2 update, now available in the Release Preview channel for Windows Insiders. This significant update includes system improvements for Arm-based PCs, new features like Sudo for Windows, Wi-Fi 7 support, and enhanced Bluetooth Low Energy Audio. Exclusive Copilot+ features require specific hardware and include Recall, Live Captions, and image generation tools. The full release is expected later this year, likely in the fall.

technology1 year ago

"Windows 11 24H2 Update Renders Very Old PCs Unbootable"

The latest Windows 11 24H2 update is causing older PCs, such as mid-2000s Intel Core 2 Duo systems and early Athlon 64-era PCs, to become unbootable due to a requirement for the "POPCNT" instruction, which is part of the SSE4 instruction set. This change affects retro-computing enthusiasts more than regular users, and while it may pose a challenge for some, it reflects the increasing granularity and esoteric nature of modern system requirements for operating systems like Windows 11.

technology1 year ago

"Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 Update and Snapdragon X Elite: What's Coming Next"

Microsoft has confirmed the upcoming release of the Windows 11 24H2 update, featuring AI enhancements and quality of life improvements. The update will follow an annual feature update cadence and scotches rumors of a direct transition to Windows 12. Rumored AI features include an advanced Copilot for the Windows Shell. Before 24H2, the Moment 5 update is expected to bring minor functional improvements, and Microsoft plans to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act by allowing users in the European Union to easily uninstall Microsoft Edge.