Windows 11 24H2 shipped on October 1, 2024, as an optional upgrade for all existing users whether you meet system requirements or not. Starting January 16, 2025, Microsoft has begun automatically downloading Windows 11 24H2 on fully-compatible Windows 11 PCs.

The initial rollout began for Copilot+ PCs in June of last year. If you don't own an "AI PC," 24H2 launched as early as October but was marred by bugs and glitches, most of which have been fixed per Microsoft's blog.

On the Microsoft page for Windows 11 24H2 known issues and notifications, the company has added an addition to its documentation detailing what to expect in the future: We have re

Ever since Windows 24H2 first came out at the end of last year, issues have been reported with the 24H2 update, such as performance issues on older devices, File Explorer crashes,

Despite the constant drone of new issues with the upgrade, Microsoft this week expanded its rollout of Windows 11 version 24H2.

If you’ve been trying to somehow avoid the Windows 11 2024 Update, those days are over. Microsoft is now saying that mandatory Windows 11 24H2 updates have begun and the installation is lengthier than prior updates,