Microsoft has started to forcefully update Windows 11 to version 24H2, but some gamers will not receive the latest version

Microsoft has begun pushing the Windows 11 24H2 update to computers running Windows 11 22H2 and Windows 11 23H2. The company’s official website reports that support for Windows 11 23H2 will end in October 2025. In turn, support for Windows 11 22H2 Home and Pro versions was discontinued in October 2024.

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«We have reached a new phase of the phased rollout of version 24H2. Devices running Windows 11 Home and Pro versions 23H3 and 22H2 will be gradually updated to version 24H2. This automatic update only targets devices that are not part of IT infrastructures. Users can choose a time to reboot their device or delay the update,” the company said in a statement.

The company began releasing the Windows 11 2024 update, also known as Windows 11 24H2, in October last year. It is intended to completely replace versions of Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2.

Если вы хотите установить обновление прямо сейчас, а не ждать его автоматической загрузки (у автора этой заметки обновление установилось автоматически), это можно сделать вручную. Для этого необходимо зайти в Параметры –> Windows Update and click the “Check for updates” button. If an update is available for your PC, an option will appear allowing you to “Download and install Windows 11 24H2.”

Для тех, кто хочет получать самые последние функции и обновления, доступны настройки: «Получайте последние обновления, как только они будут доступны». Если обновление пока устанавливать не хочется, его можно отложить: Параметры > Центр обновления Windows –> Pause updates (select a time to pause updates). However, after reaching the time limit, the update will still have to be installed.

The company has also provided a step-by-step guide and help documentation to help users resolve issues that may arise during the Windows 11 24H2 upgrade process.