Microsoft has form when it comes to forcing new versions of its operating system onto user hardware. Almost a year ago, Windows 11 23H2 was rolled out in the same way – the company's support lifecycle means Home and Pro users must be kept up to date, whether those users like it or not, in order to receive support.

Microsoft wants to force the update of older Windows 11 version to the 24H2 version, even though there are still many bugs with it.

Mandatory Windows 11 Update. The 24H2 update, which has been available as an optional upgrade since October 2024, is now being aut

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

After Ubisoft released patches for the Assassin's Creed games, Microsoft lifted the ban to update to Windows 11 24H2. Here's more.

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.

If you are facing major issues with the latest Windows 11 2024 update, you can roll back and downgrade to Windows 11 23H2 safely.

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