Windows 11 version 24H2 may seem like just another annual update, but if you think about it, it makes more sense to call it Windows 12.

The Windows 11 2024 Update also brings various welcome improvements regarding networking, which include changes to the Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) and Server Message Block (SMB). In addition, this version of the operating system supports Wi-Fi 7.

The Windows 11 2024 Update, also known as Windows 11 24H2, started rolling out last week. Your PC may have even installed it already! The continuous feature development of Windows 11 (and Microsoft's phased update rollouts) can make it a bit hard to track exactly what features you can expect to be available on any given Windows PC,

Windows 11 offers a fresh new user experience that is simpler, prettier, and more modern than that of its predecessor, Windows 10.

Windows 11 version 24H2 has the standard 24-month lifecycle for Home and Pro editions. Windows 11 LTSC 2024, which is also available starting today, has a 10-year support lifecycle. Commercial customers can download version 24H2 through WSUS, Windows Update for Business, and the Admin Center.

We didn’t get Windows 12 this year, but the annual update to Microsoft’s flagship desktop operating system still brings several welcome new features. Some of the splashiest additions, including Live Captions and Cocreator image generation,