Showing posts with label 23h2. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 23h2. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Windows 11 23H2 - How to force upgrade with Enterprise SKU

 
If you're using a Windows 11 Enterprise SKU, you may not automatically receive 23H2 update right now. Even if you enable the "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available" and then check for updates, the Feature Update may not be available today.

This was the easiest and fastest way to upgrade my machine from 22H2 to 23H2 and for obvious reasons it's fine for an isolated upgrade, and not for an enterprise-wide rollout. For that kind of scenario you should use Windows Update for Business; VLSC; etc.

So, just follow these steps:

  1. Download Windows 11 Installation Assistant from here
  2. Double-click, next, next next
  3. Wait....
  4. Done!
Don't be afraid because this will upgrade your Windows version and not wipe out your disk.
After the upgrade, open Windows update and install the latest quality update, which for the moment I'm writing this article is this one: 
2023-10 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5031455)

Friday, October 6, 2023

Windows 11 September 2023 Update (23H2) Available

With more than 150 new features, Microsoft Windows 11 22H3 is now available.
There's a lot going on with this new update, and here's the Microsoft's summary about the most notorious changes and news:
The most personal Windows 11 experience begins rolling out today | Windows Experience Blog

Obviously, AI its the most prominent feature, embedded everywhere in the system, but here are some that I think can really help and give the OS even more day to day added value:

  • AI in Paint
    • This one it's a cool one, and may give Paint a new live. You'll know be able to remove backgrounds directly from Paint



  • Windows Backup
    • The new tool will allow you to effortlessly bakcup your folders, apps, settings and credentials, and get them back when you reinstall or get a new computer.
  • Passkeys
    • This is a new evolution on Hello for Business. It's now integrated by default in the OS. Passkeys are the cross-platform future of secure sign-in management and eliminate the need for passwords. A passkey creates a unique, unguessable credential and allows you to sign in using your face, fingerprint or device PIN. On Windows 11, passkeys will work with Edge, Chrome, Firefox and other browsers.

  • Mobile Application Management (MAM) for Windows
    • After long time with MAM for Android and iOS, now it come to Windows where you can now allow your employees to user their personal Windows device but, with controlled access to company information.
 There's a lot more about Windows 11 23H2, so please don't forget to review the official Microsoft post.