Microsoft’s major Windows 11 2024 update is now available. Here’s what you need to know

What you need to know

• The Windows 11 2024 Update, also known as version 24H2, is now generally available.
• This update includes a number of under-the-hood performance and security improvements, as well as new surface-level features.
• The update has been available on Copilot+ PCs since the summer and is now being rolled out to everyone else.
• The update is rolling out in waves, so you may not see it right away.

Today, Microsoft announced the general availability of Windows 11 version 24H2, also known as Windows 11 2024 Update. This is the version that’s been running on Copilot+ PCs since the summer, and now it’s starting to roll out to the rest of the Windows 11 user base.

The Windows 11 2024 Update is a major release of the Windows platform that includes a number of hidden performance and security improvements alongside new superficial features and quality of life updates. These improvements include a new emulation layer for x86 apps on Arm PCs, better gaming performance on certain GPUs and CPUs, and more.