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Windows 11 update tracker: Download and install the latest update
We're tracking all the Windows 11 updates below
Keeping Windows up to date will ensure that you’ve got the latest and greatest version of the OS, but keeping track of all the updates can be difficult. With Windows 11, Microsoft delivers monthly cumulative updates with security and stability improvements, and we get feature updates like version 24H2 once a year. Some new features are also released with Moment updates, like the more recent Moment 5.
How to move the taskbar in Windows 11
Annoyed with the center-aligned taskbar in Windows 11 and want to revert to the older location you're used to? We'll tell you how.
One of the most distinctive differences between Windows 10 and Windows 11 is a center-aligned taskbar and Start menu. Many Windows 10 users may not prefer the change due to muscle memory. If you are among them, use the tips below to move the taskbar in Windows 11.
Here's how to use ViveTool to force-enable new features in Windows 11
The bleeding edge features are just a few commands away.
If you want to test Windows 11 features in preview, the way to do it is by signing up for the Windows Insider Program. This is the method Microsoft has been using for nearly ten years to test new features ahead of general availability, and it's a fun way to get a glimpse into the future of Windows 11.
Microsoft will halt optional preview releases for Windows 11 version 22H2 from early next year
Microsoft has announced that it will soon stop seeding optional, non-security preview releases to Windows 11 version 22H2 users.
Yesterday, Microsoft began rolling out Patch Tuesday updates for supported versions of Windows 11 and Windows 10. The release introduced a bunch of major changes in Windows 11 version 23H2 and 22H2, such as the availability of Copilot, an upgraded volume mixer, an enhanced File Explorer, and more. Meanwhile, only a couple of minor security tweaks were on offer for Windows 11 version 21H2, which is somewhat expected. Now, it seems like version 22H2 could be going down the path of its predecessor soon as well.
How to use UUP dump to create an updated Windows ISO for any channel
Microsoft doesn’t offer most of them, but you can create your own in a few simple steps.
Unlike older versions of Windows, Microsoft makes it rather easy to download Windows 11 installation media, if you know where to look. However, both the Media Creation Tool and the ISO files offered by Microsoft to regular users usually contain outdated builds, which means you have to download the latest monthly updates during/after the installation phase. In case you need to service more than one PC, this design only exacerbates the problem.
Windows Insiders in the Beta channel get a second update this week with build 22623.746
Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 build 22623.746 to Insiders, fixing a limitation with the new system tray experience.
Microsoft is rolling out a second update for Windows Insiders enrolled in the Beta channel, after build 22623.741 began rolling out earlier in the week. This time, it's Windows 11 build 22623.746 (as well as build 22621.743) that's being made available, and it actually comes with a significant improvement for Insiders who have the new taskbar and system tray experience enabled, which is only a subset of users.
These are my five favorite features in Windows 11 version 22H2
Windows 11 version 22H2 packs a lot of welcome improvements, but there are a few that stand out. Here are my favorite features in this update.
After more than a year of testing with Windows Insiders, Microsoft finally released Windows 11 version 22H2 - also known as the 2022 Update - to the general public on September 20th. There's quite a lot in this update to improve various parts of the experience, whether it's simple visual changes, adding new features, or bringing back old ones that were removed in the original Windows 11 release. Having tested the update for a few months prior to launch, I've developed some opinions, and I'd like to highlight my five favorite features in Windows 11 version 22H2.
Microsoft has released the first set of additional features - a feature drop, if you will - for Windows 11 version 22H2, or the 2022 Update, to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview channel. These features were announced a couple of weeks ago when Windows 11 version 22H2 began rolling out to the general public, and Microsoft is expecting to make them available to the general public at the end of October.
Microsoft is rolling out a preview update to users running the newly-launched Windows 11 2022 Update (version 22H2). The update, labeled KB5017389, brings the OS build number up to 22621.608, and it brings along a slew of fixes to numerous issues users may have encountered with the initial release of the first major update for Windows 11.
Windows 11 recently received its first major update, formally called the Windows 11 2022 Update, though you may also know it as version 22H2. This is a big update with a lot of new features, and among them is the new Smart App Control, a security feature designed to prevent unsafe apps from running. Smart App Control works in the background, but there are a few things you need to know if you want to use it.
It's been a year in the making, but Microsoft has finally started rolling out the Windows 11 2022 Update, which is the first major feature update for Windows 11 since it launched on October 5th, 2021. If you've been following the news cycle for the past few months, you might have heard of this update as Windows 11 version 22H2, but those things are one and the same. With that said, a more pertinent question might be how to install it on your PC. If you're not sure what to do, we're here to show you how you can install the Windows 11 2022 Update (or version 22H2) on your computer.
Microsoft today announced that the Windows 11 2022 Update - until now known only as Windows 11 version 22H2 - is now starting to roll out to eligible PCs, and with it come a ton of new features and capabilities. These cover a wide range of scenarios, but some of the most important updates have to do with accessibility. Microsoft has been committed to accessibility across its products for a few years now, and the Windows 11 2022 Update includes some big additions, like live captions and voice access, among others.
Today, Microsoft is releasing the Windows 11 2022 Update, also known as Windows 11 version 22H2. The new update contains lots of new features, such as folders in the Start Menu, drag and drop in the taskbar, touch improvements, and a lot more.
How to roll back from Windows 11 version 22H2
Having problems with the latest Windows 11 update? Here's how you can roll back from Windows 11 version 22H2 if you're having trouble.
Microsoft is gearing up to release Windows 11 version 22H2 later this year, and it's packed with new features. From the return of features like Start menu folders and taskbar drag-and-drop, to new additions like touch gestures for tablets and 2-in-1 laptops, it's definitely an exciting update for various reasons. But, as tends to be the case, issues are bound to crop up, or maybe you don't like a particular change that affects your workflow. You may find yourself wishing you could roll back from Windows 11 version 22H2, and thankfully, you can.
Is Windows 11 version 22H2 a free update?
With Windows 11 version 22H2 quickly approaching, you may be wondering if it will be a free update - and for most people, it will be.
Windows 11 version 22H2 is almost here, and it's a packed update for Windows 11 users - and even more so if you're still on Windows 10. It includes new touch gestures, Start menu folders, the return of taskbar drag-and-drop, and more. But with this being such a big update, you may be wondering whether you can get it for free if you're running the initial release of Windows 11, or even a prior version of Windows. And the answer is yes, Windows 11 version 22H2 is a free update as long as your PC is compatible.