Windows 11’s final major update before Windows 12 could drop soon – and here’s what it will look like
Astute observers have spotted ISOs of the next version of Windows 11, Windows 11 23H2, on Microsoft’s servers. This suggests that the company is preparing the update for public rollout very soon.
ISO files are digital versions or copies of an entire disc, such as CD, DVD or Blu-ray, but all in one smaller file. In this case, ISO files (or sometimes called ISO images) of Windows 11 23H2 have been spotted on Microsoft’s servers.
It is also expected that Windows 11 23H2 will have all the new features from the recent “Moment 4” update for Windows 11 22H2, and will introduce some new changes such as an improved notification center, a system components page, and the brand new AI assistant from Microsoft, Copilot. . While the Windows 11 23H2 update isn’t the most groundbreaking in Windows 11 history, it’s still worth installing to get the new features and ensure your PC gets support from Microsoft.
With rumors that Windows 12 could be coming sooner rather than later, this could be the last major update we get for Windows 11. The last major update for Windows 11 was version 22H2, which was released in September 2022 and is updated regularly. Windows 11 22H2 Home, Pro, Pro Education, and Pro for Workstations editions are supported until October 8, 2024, according to Microsoft’s lifecycle policy. Meanwhile, Windows 11 Enterprise and Education editions will be supported a little longer until October 14, 2025.
How to get the new Windows 11 update
Microsoft will continue to release security updates, bug fixes, and technical support for the above versions of Windows 11 22H2 until the dates mentioned. That means you shouldn’t wait too long to upgrade to Windows 11 23H2, because upgrading ensures you have the latest features and fixes. If you want to make the change sooner, we hope to see it available as an optional update in Windows Update very soon – and we’ll let you know as soon as it’s available for download.
Windows Latest, which reported on the existence of the ISOs, concludes that update 23H2 will be the last major update for Windows 11, with Microsoft expected to announce the next generation of Windows (which many people are calling “Windows 12”, despite Microsoft being understandably tight-lipped about a possible successor to Windows 11). Windows Latest also indicates that it has been known for some time that we can expect Windows 11 23H2 sometime in October or November of this year, and that seems to be on target now that the ISOs of the update appeared on Microsoft’s servers this weekend. , suggesting the launch is imminent.
Apparently there are two versions of the update ISOs, English (United States) and China, and we can reasonably conclude that the update is done and dusted (at least for these languages) and prepared for commercial shipment to users. What remains is to wait for official communication from Microsoft about the update.