{"id":29684,"date":"2025-01-19T09:35:36","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T14:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thundercloud.net\/infoave\/new\/?p=29684"},"modified":"2025-01-19T09:35:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-19T14:35:36","slug":"windows-11-2024-update-now-mandatory-brace-for-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thundercloud.net\/infoave\/new\/windows-11-2024-update-now-mandatory-brace-for-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 11 2024 Update Now Mandatory: Brace for Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Windows 11 2024 Update Now Mandatory: Brace for Impact<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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We’ve often been asked if it was safe for Windows 11 users to update to Windows 11 version 24H2. Our advice has always been to be cautious and wait because the update has a reputation for being buggy.\u00a0 Rather than rush into the update we advised users to wait until February to install the 24H2 update. But now, it looks like, Windows 11 users will be forced to install the update.<\/span><\/p>\n

Microsoft has officially begun the mandatory rollout of the Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2) to home and professional users. This means you can no longer avoid the update, and being prepared is crucial.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expect a Lengthy Installation: Unlike previous minor updates, 24H2 involves a “full code swap,” meaning the installation process will take significantly longer. Plan for at least an hour, potentially more, for the update to complete. <\/span><\/p>\n

The update can interrupt ongoing tasks, such as online shopping or important software processes. Ensure all your work is saved before the update begins.<\/span><\/p>\n

You will still be able to delay the update for a short period of time. If you don’t have updates paused, Windows 11 24H2 will be installed on your computer and once it starts you’ll have no choice but to let it complete. To learn how to pause updates see our tutorial here<\/a>. You can only pause updates once and the maximum time you can pause is 5 weeks.
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The update brings several notable enhancements, including support for USB4’s 80Gbps speed, Bluetooth LE Audio for hearing aids, and improved energy-saving controls.<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember, the update to 24H2 is a full code swap update and, in most cases, will take an hour or more.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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