There is very little left for the release of the last update of Windows 11 (before the expected presentation of Windows 12), which brings quite a few new features. However, for those who are impatient and can't wait any longer, in this post we explain How to download and update Windows 11 24H2.
There are those who consider this update as a kind of appetizer of what will come later with Windows 12. The truth is that it incorporates new and interesting functions, many of which are based on the Artificial Intelligence, how could it be otherwise.
So it is to be expected that the prominence of Microsoft Copilot increase in this next version. The AI tool will be integrated more deeply into Windows 11 with the aim of improve and make the user experience more fluid. In addition, further advances in security and performance are expected.
The official release date for Windows 11 24H2 has not yet been announced, but it is quite likely that the new version will be released in October. In other words, it is very close. However, there is no need to wait until that day comes. We explain how we can get ahead of it and access it easily:
The solutions we propose are two: on the one hand, the preview channel of Windows Insider; on the other hand, you can get one of the new Microsoft Surface laptop models. We will discuss both possibilities below.
What is Windows Insider?
Windows Insider a service offered by Microsoft for that users can test preliminary versions of their operating system before it is officially released. It is primarily aimed at developers and professionals, although it is also a service that is accessible to more enthusiastic users.
Is A perfect symbiosis between Microsoft and its users: The tech giant opens the doors for anyone to try out its latest version and at the same time receives feedback and suggestions to refine its product before its launch. In other words, both parties benefit in some way.
The idea seems excellent, but it is important to keep in mind that These pre-release versions are often unstable and may contain many bugs. (hence the need to be reviewed). It doesn't hurt, before trying to download Windows 11 24H2 with Windows Insider, to do a Backup from the files on our PC.
For these reasons, Microsoft advises against installing it on devices that we regularly use in our daily tasks, whether professional or personal. As they say: experiments are better with soda.
How to install Windows 11 24H2 on our PC
Once we know and accept the limitations regarding the preliminary versions of the system that we can find in Windows Insider, this is how we can install it on our computers:
- First of all, we go to the menu of Configuration from our PC.
- Then we select the option Windows Update and in the next menu we click on «Windows Insider Program».
- Once we access the program, we click on "Comenzar" to link our Microsoft account.
- Then you have to select the preview channel. The application may take a while to be accepted, after which we have to restart our computer to apply the changes.
After the restart, we have to repeat the first two steps explained before (Settings > Windows Update) and at this point click on "Search for updates". The following will then be displayed on the screen a banner announcing that Windows 11 version 24H2 is available. Now all we have to do is click on Download and install and follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
The alternative: The new PC Copilot+
If we encounter problems downloading or installing Windows 11 24H2 from Windows Insider, or we do not want to take the risks associated with this option, there is still a possibility to resort to. This consists of purchasing one of The latest laptop models Microsoft Surface Series.
- Surface Pro 11, a laptop that uses Copilot AI to analyze handwritten notes and to generate images in Paint (Cocreator). It also offers additional layers of security to keep our data always protected. This model, which incorporates the 12-core Snapdragon X Elite processor, has a retail price of 1.199 euros.
- 7 Laptop Surface. This laptop is offered with two different processors (the 10-core Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus and the 12-core Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite) and better than any other represents the revolution that Microsoft intends to bring about with the integration of its Copilot+ AI engine. Of course, its price shoots up to 1.799 euros. Not exactly for everyone's pocket.
These two models already come pre-installed with Windows 24H2. That is, the user has access to all the new features and added functions. In addition, by having a Neural Processing Unit (NPU), we will be able to enjoy all its new artificial intelligence features.