Windows 11 24H2 - force update?

Frankiemac · 2025-02-14T16:59:02+0000

I had no choice as new install... how can I unisntall it and go back to 23..... it absolutely sucks.

TheVoice · 2025-02-14T17:00:49+0000

I was just about to ask if this is safe to install yet, but I've just checked Windows Update and it looks like it's just installed in the background and is pending a restart, so I guess I'll find out soon enough. :rolleyes:

freddie64 · 2025-02-14T18:02:54+0000

Frankiemac said:
I had no choice as new install... how can I unisntall it and go back to 23..... it absolutely sucks.

You will need to do a fresh install with a older version of Windows (23H2), this may help locating one. (Rufus only offers 24H2 now)

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...than-the/e7b9b0fb-fbd2-429c-b09c-f79a602ab420

I used this guide to disable the update for as long as possible.

stevenwright637 · 2025-02-14T20:50:26+0000

Toughnoodle said:
You've put a lot of effort into doing it the hard way! Yup, 24H2 is the latest. Download and run the Windows 11 Installation Assistant to do an in-place upgrade.

I did try that and didn't work didn't notice I also needed the other app as well. Teach me for not reading and just mashing the refresh button.
Insider programme has kicked in at last and I'm now on 23h2

ED209 · 2025-02-14T21:54:53+0000

TheVoice said:
I was just about to ask if this is safe to install yet, but I've just checked Windows Update and it looks like it's just installed in the background and is pending a restart, so I guess I'll find out soon enough.

Its only going to be safe to install once they remove recall from it so until this happens the answer is no!