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Microsoft: Windows 11 24H2 (2024 update) now available to download for more PCs
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December 5, 2024

Microsoft: Windows 11 24H2 (2024 update) now available to download for more PCs

Microsoft has expanded the availability of the Windows 11 feature update, version 24H2, as of December 4, 2024, allowing more devices running versions 22H2 and 23H2 to access it. Users can check for the update by going to Settings > Windows Update and selecting Check for updates. A new "Fix problems using the Windows Update" feature is available for troubleshooting post-upgrade issues. Some users may need to manually initiate the update through Group Policy adjustments or Registry edits if it is not presented. Certain compatibility blocks may prevent the upgrade, affecting users with specific Ubisoft titles, certain USB scanners, printers, network devices, and some Asus PCs.
Microsoft shares new group policy to stop Windows Update catastrophes like KB5044284
Winsage
November 11, 2024

Microsoft shares new group policy to stop Windows Update catastrophes like KB5044284

Microsoft's Windows 11 KB5044284 update was mistakenly deployed to Windows Server 2019 and Server 2022 systems. Heimdal, a third-party application management provider, criticized Microsoft for this error. Microsoft later confirmed the deployment as an optional update for these server versions. The confusion may have stemmed from misclassifying the client OS update as a server update. Microsoft clarified that future feature updates would be labeled as "optional" instead of "recommended." The Windows Server 2025 feature update was released as an Optional update, and some devices upgraded automatically due to third-party update management tools. This issue has been mitigated. Additionally, a banner message was displayed for organizations wishing to perform an in-place upgrade, which has also been resolved. Microsoft is taking steps to prevent similar issues by working with third-party AMMs and introducing a new group policy "hold" setting for selecting feature update versions. The Windows Server 2025 feature update became generally available on November 1, 2024, under the same KB number as Windows 11, version 24H2. Future updates for both will share KB numbers but will have different release note sites.
Microsoft seems to be stepping up campaign to get folks to abandon Windows 10 for Window 11
Winsage
November 9, 2024

Microsoft seems to be stepping up campaign to get folks to abandon Windows 10 for Window 11

Microsoft is encouraging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 as the end-of-life deadline for Windows 10 approaches on October 14, 2025. Users are receiving messages about the transition, including a warning that after this date, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. A 'learn more' option is available for users interested in the benefits of Windows 11 and the upgrade process. However, some users may face challenges if their hardware does not meet Windows 11's requirements, potentially requiring a TPM module or a new processor. Microsoft is also promoting the purchase of new Windows 11 PCs to avoid hardware upgrade issues. Additionally, users can opt for extended support for Windows 10 until October 2026 by purchasing it, which was previously only available for businesses.
Microsoft officially recommends a new PC and OneDrive to update to Windows 11
Winsage
October 8, 2024

Microsoft officially recommends a new PC and OneDrive to update to Windows 11

The system requirements for Windows 11 have led many users with unsupported devices to seek unofficial methods to bypass these limitations, such as using the USB media utility Rufus, which has introduced a Registry bypass hack for in-place upgrades. Microsoft has updated its support guidance to assist users transitioning from older versions of Windows, including Windows 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP, to Windows 11. Devices running unsupported versions of Windows will continue to function but will not receive technical support, software updates, or security fixes, increasing the risk of viruses and malware. Microsoft recommends acquiring a new PC with Windows 11, as most devices predating Windows 10 are unlikely to be compatible. Users can verify their system's eligibility using the PC Health Check app or third-party tools. There are no free upgrade paths from unsupported versions to Windows 10 or 11, but upgrades from Windows 10 to Windows 11 are free. Microsoft suggests using OneDrive for transferring personal files and provides alternatives like external hard drives.
Microsoft cracks down on Windows 11 upgrades for 'incompatible' PCs, but there's a fix - for now
Winsage
October 4, 2024

Microsoft cracks down on Windows 11 upgrades for ‘incompatible’ PCs, but there’s a fix – for now

Microsoft introduced Windows 11 in 2021 with strict hardware compatibility requirements, including a compatibility appraiser that checks for an approved CPU and the presence of Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0. Users found ways to bypass these restrictions, including modifying the registry and replacing the compatibility appraiser module (Appraiserres.dll) with a zero-byte file using the Rufus utility. However, the rollout of Windows 11 version 24H2 on October 1 disrupted the second method, leading to upgrade failures for users without TPM and Secure Boot. Rufus developer Pete Batard provided a workaround involving registry commands to facilitate upgrades. Systems with TPM and UEFI/Secure Boot can upgrade without issues, while older hardware lacking TPM faces usability challenges.
Microsoft: Windows 11 22H2 reaches end of support in 60 days
Winsage
August 10, 2024

Microsoft: Windows 11 22H2 reaches end of support in 60 days

Microsoft will end servicing for Windows 11 21H2 and 22H2 editions on October 8, 2024, meaning users will no longer receive security updates. Affected editions include Windows 11 22H2 Home, Pro, Pro Education, Pro for Workstations, and SE, released on September 20, 2022, as well as Windows 11 21H2 Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions. The last security update for these versions will be released on October 8, 2024. Microsoft will automatically initiate a feature update for Windows 11 Home and Pro devices not managed by IT departments as they approach their end of servicing. Microsoft has started rolling out Windows 11 23H2, also known as the Windows 11 2023 Update, which began in September for Release Preview Insiders and will be broadly deployed in late October. Starting in February, Microsoft began force-installing the 2023 Update on eligible systems nearing or past their end-of-service date. Users can check their eligibility for the Windows 11 2023 Update using the PC Health Check app.
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