Windows 11 24H2 will be officially available starting October 31, 2023, for devices that meet the minimum system requirements. This release marks the second feature update for the desktop operating system that delivers a suite of new features and improvements to improve performance, security, and the overall user experience across the desktop and apps.
New features include Copilot, a new AI-powered digital assistant that replaces Cortana. You’ll also find an updated version of File Explorer with a new visual design, a new Gallery page, an updated details pane, native support for RAR, 7z, GZ, and TAR file formats, and changes to Nearby Sharing. The update also brings support for controlling RGB lighting with Dynamic Lighting and passwords, as well as changes to the taskbar and Start menu. It also introduces a new Windows Backup app, a redesigned Outlook email client application, and updates to Paint, Photos, Snipping Tool, Clipchamp, Notepad, and more.
What's new in Windows 11 Pro 24H2
Performance Improvements : Windows 11 Pro 24H2 includes improvements to improve performance and general usability, making it faster and more stable.
Security improvements : Including fixes for security vulnerabilities and adding new features to protect user data and privacy.
Usability Improvements : The user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) have been improved to make it easier and more convenient to use, such as improvements to the Start Menu, Taskbar, and the functionality of various applications.
New features : May include new features such as a file manager, screen customization, new widgets, and improvements to the base application.
Improved interoperability with other devices : Improvements have been made to better integrate with other hardware and software devices, such as support for new accessories and improved integration with cloud services.
Power Management Improvements : Improved power management to extend the battery life of mobile devices.
Features
Windows AI Copilot: The biggest new feature Microsoft is shipping in the 23H2 version update is a new AI assistant called “Windows Copilot,” which uses the same technology as Bing Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot to help users be more productive by understanding complex commands, instructions, and context.
New File Explorer: Microsoft is rolling out a major update to its File Explorer app on Windows 11, bringing a more modern interface and a redesigned “header UI” that’s more similar to what you’d find in a web browser. The app’s centerpiece is the tabs, and below that are the forward, back, and home buttons next to the address bar and search box.
Windows Backup: Microsoft is finally bringing a cloud backup tool to version 23H2 that makes it easy to back up your settings, files, and apps to your OneDrive storage for easy restoration when setting up a new PC for the first time. When signed into their Microsoft account, users will be prompted to restore from their previous PC and bring all their settings and apps with them in just a few clicks.
Taskbar Ungrouping: The classic taskbar feature is back in the form of app labels and ungrouping! This feature was available in Windows 7 to Windows 10 but was removed when Microsoft created the new taskbar for Windows 11.
New Volume Mixer: Microsoft is updating the volume mixer to make it more useful when adjusting the volume of certain apps. Starting with this update, users can use the Windows 11 Quick Settings panel to manually adjust the volume of each app that plays audio.
7Zip RAR Support: Microsoft is finally bringing support for 7zip and RAR to Windows 11, meaning you no longer need to download third-party tools to handle those archive file types. Windows will be able to easily unzip and zip 7zip and RAR files, as well as .tar and other open source archive formats.
in-Box RGB Peripheral Customization: Gamers rejoice as Microsoft builds RGB peripheral controls directly into the Windows 11 Settings app. This means users can customize the RGB settings on their keyboards, mice, monitors, and other devices and accessories without having to download third-party software.
Paint gets a big upgrade: Microsoft introduced dark mode in Paint alongside the original 2021 release, but it hasn’t shipped yet. The app also features updated zoom functionality, with an expanded drop-down menu with customizable percentages and smoother zoom.
Widgets Board Updates: This feature update is expected to bring more customization options for boards, including a new layout that allows users to choose between having widgets separated from the news feed, mixed with the news feed, and no news feed at all.
Windows Dev Drive / Dev Home: If you’re a developer, Windows 11 is improving with version 23H2, which introduces a new Dev Home app designed to make setting up a new dev machine as easy as possible, while also giving you an overview of your machine, your GitHub projects, and more. Dev Home can connect to your GitHub account and pull in the latest changes and requests. There are also a number of system monitoring widgets that can be added to the Dev Home app or the widget board. These widgets include CPU, GPU, Memory, and Network.
Windows 11
System Requirements
Processor: 1 GHz 2 cores or higher (64-bit)
RAM: 4 GB (8 GB recommended)
Hard disk space: 64 GB or more
Display: 1280×720
File Info
Developer: Microsoft
License: Shareware
Language: Multilingual
File Extension: rar
Size: 5.6 GB
Version: 24H2 Build 26100.4061
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