- Windows 11’s 24H2 update is now in the last phase of its rollout
- Some users may find the upgrade automatically pushed to their PC very soon
- It (should) mean that Microsoft is convinced that it is full ship shape, though some PCs still have problems and will be blocked from the upgrade
Windows 11S 24H2 update is now rolling out to all users as Microsoft has announced that the final phase of implementation has now started.
Windows latest reports that Microsoft must have the 24H2 update in good enough form, which it obviously considers it to be pushed out to each Windows 11 user -with a small exception.
Microsoft says: “Windows 11, Version 24H2, also known as Windows 11 2024 update, is widely available. We have reached the final phase of the gradual roll -out to version 24h2 via Windows Update on Settings.”
The exception is that Windows 11 PCs that have a compatibility will not see the 24H2 update.
What this means is that the system has a known problem with hardware or software that contradicts version 24h2 that Microsoft has not solved, so because of this these devices do not get the upgrade (not yet, anyway – but they will when the said problem is solved).
Analysis: What does it mean in practice?
As Microsoft makes it clear, that’s what it means that when you next check for updates in Windows update, you will see an option to download the 24H2 update (provided your PC is not blocked by a compatibility mentioned above).
However, as Windows latest further observes, on some PCs, 24H2 can, however, start automatically downloading in Windows update. If Windows 11 checks for updates in the background itself, the update can also start automatically downloading.
Microsoft tells us: “Devices that drive home and pro editions of Windows 11, versions 23h2, 22h2 and 21H2, which are not managed by IT departments, receive the update to version 24h2 automatically.”
Of course, this means most everyday consumers (this will not happen in business settings as the IT staff manage the implementation of updates).
A ‘forced’ update – where 24H2 will download in the background, and show up announcing that it is ready for installation, at what time there is no return – does not happen to everyone in any way.
But in theory it can, and Microsoft will eventually force any given update to your PC. As the software giant makes it clear elsewhere in its FAQ of Windows Update: “You can’t stop updates completely – because they help keep your device secure and secure, updates need to be installed and downloaded, regardless of your update settings.”
On Windows 11 home, you don’t have much room to maneuver, but what you can do is stop updates (temporarily, to buy some time) when you show up on Windows update. Also, make sure you have not chosen the opportunity to ‘get Windows updates as soon as they are available to your device’ (in Windows Update> Advanced Settings) Because it will initiate all updates on your PC as soon as possible.
(I should note that Windows latest gives some instructions on how to make your way to avoid the 24H2 update, but this process goes into the technical weeds and involves reviving elements that Microsoft has removed from its desktop us, so I really wouldn’t advise this course of action).
In short, it’s time to get ready for version 24h2 on your Windows 11 -PC within long – which may be a concern for some people considering the amount of errors and complaints of all kinds of oddities that have been associated with this particular function upgrade. However, Microsoft must be sure it has been hammered in better shape at this time to open the 24h2 update to this broad general implementation.
