Windows 11 23H2: release date, download, features
Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 version 23H2, the second major update of its next-generation operating system. This version brings numerous improvements, including AI integration.
The much-anticipated Windows 11 23H2 update is finally here, following a series of puzzling updates. Microsoft has begun the release, initiating on October 31st. The rollout is progressive and slightly mysterious; some users have already received it, while others haven't seen it yet, even after manually checking for updates. Despite Microsoft's puzzling rollout methods, the 23H2 update indeed brings many appreciated new features.
Windows 11 23H2 release date
Observers suggest that the Windows 11 23H2 update is set to arrive shortly. This edition, possibly one of the last significant updates before Windows 12 in 2024, is seemingly ready for widespread deployment. The update was expected to introduce substantial improvements and several new features, notably incorporating AI through the Copilot module. However, Microsoft's inclusion of portions of 23H2 in recent updates detracted from the anticipated impact.
Despite no official announcement from Microsoft regarding the release date, all signs point to the imminent arrival of Windows 11 23H2. The launch might occur as early as October 31, considering Microsoft's preference for Tuesday releases. And if not then, possibly in early November.
Windows 11 23H2 key features
Key Features of Windows 11 23H2: The update encompasses a variety of new features that were previously tested in Windows Insider Program:
- Notable integration of Copilot, an AI-powered assistant that can interact with text-based queries and execute commands within Windows.
- Significant changes in File Explorer, offering a revamped appearance and enhanced functionalities.
- Enhanced file-sharing options through the Share window in File Explorer.
- Refinements in the Start menu, taskbar, and a new system to manage audio volume.
- A new backup application and improved security features.
- Several updates and enhancements across default apps such as Paint, Photos, and the Screen Capture tool.
How to Get Windows 11 23H2?
If your PC is already running Windows 11, either installed from the start or via an update from Windows 10, the update to version 23H2 will be offered to you in Windows Update, within Windows Settings. This can happen automatically when it's your turn – the deployment is gradual, as usual – or manually, after clicking on the 'Check for updates' button at the top. If it's available, you can download and install it immediately, just like any other update. If it's not offered yet, be patient, your turn will come. And, of course, the update is free, provided you have an official license - which is the case if you haven't installed a pirated version of Windows.