Key Takeaways
- You can get early access to Windows 11 24H2 through the Windows Insider Program.
- Once you’re a Windows Insider, you can update to 24H2 from the Windows Update menu in Settings.
- While you should be wary of potential bugs in preview builds, 24H2 is in its final testing phase.
Windows 11 24H2 brings handy features like sharing files to Android devices directly from Windows Share and performance improvements to select AMD CPUs. If you’re excited to try it out, you don’t have to wait for the public release. I’ll show you how to get this update today.
Get Windows 11 24H2 Through the Insider Program
If you want all the latest Windows 11 features before they’re widely available, you just have to join the Windows Insider Program. As a Windows Insider with a valid license of the operating system, you’ll gain access to pre-release builds of new updates and features.
Follow these steps to join the program and get your hands on Windows 11 version 24H2:
- Open the Settings app on your Windows 11 PC by pressing Win + I on your keyboard or using Windows Search.
- Select Windows Update from the left sidebar and confirm that You’re up to date.
- Then, click Windows Insider Program at the bottom of the page.
- Click Get started and follow the prompts to link your Microsoft account. You can use a personal or work account.
- After linking your account, you’ll see four Insider channels. Select Release Preview, which is the best option if you want full access to the next version of Windows before it’s officially released.
- Restart your computer when prompted. Then, return to the Windows Update menu in Settings and click Check for updates. You should see the option to download and install Windows 11, version 24H2.
You can proceed with the installation once you’ve confirmed that you’ve backed up all your important data on your Windows PC. After installation, you’ll have access to all the new features and improvements in the 24H2 update.
While it’s exciting to get access to new features as early as possible, you should keep in mind that preview builds may contain bugs or compatibility issues. However, since the 24H2 update is already in the Release Preview Channel, it’s in the very final stages of testing. This preview build will be similar to what Microsoft will eventually roll out to the public, so it typically comes with minimal risk.
