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Windows 11 24H2 may now automatically install itself, whether you want it or not

Microsoft began automatically rolling out the Windows 11 24H2 update to eligible Home and Pro devices on May 2, 2025, worldwide.
This update is being gradually deployed and is available exclusively to devices running Windows 11 editions released in 21H2, 22H2, or 23H2, except those temporarily prevented from updating due to known compatibility issues.
Before downloading, Microsoft scans each device for incompatibilities like driver conflicts or problematic software, applying safeguard holds if issues are found.
The update downloads in phases during idle times and requires at least 20 GB of free disk space, while users receive notifications and can postpone but not refuse installation.
This automated deployment aims to streamline updates but may pose challenges in bandwidth-limited environments and those with legacy application compatibility concerns.

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Windows 11 24H2 may now automatically install itself, whether you want it or not

You can reschedule or postpone the latest update. But sooner or later, it will land on your PC.

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BleepingComputer

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Microsoft: Windows 11 24H2 now ready to rollout to everyone

Microsoft announced over the weekend that the Windows 11 24H2 update is ready to roll out to all compatible PCs, excluding those with safeguard holds.

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Windows 11 24H2 may now automatically install itself, whether you want it or not - WorldNL Magazine

Microsoft / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETWindows 11 users who've been avoiding the problematic 2024 update now have little choice but to accept it. Last Friday, Microsoft revealed that Windows 11 24H2 officially reached the last phase of its gradual rollout, which means it's now heading for all users.As spotted by Windows Latest, Microsoft's page on "Windows 11, version 24H2 known issues and notifications" now explains that the automatic installa…

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HD Tecnología

Some PCs are already receiving the Windows 11 24H2 update automatically

News extracted from HD Technology. Visit www.hd-tecnologia.com for the latest news. Microsoft has started downloading Windows 11 24H2 automatically for users of previous Home and Pro editions, such as 23H2, 22H2 and 21H2. This update marks the beginning of a final distribution phase that seeks to accelerate the transition before the end of the official Windows 10 support, scheduled for October 2025. Although many users will be able to postpone t…

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Microsoft forces the update to Windows 11 24H2 on Home and Pro PCs

Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 version 24H2 update has entered its final deployment phase and will now be automatically installed on millions of PCs on Windows 11 Home and Pro worldwide. Since May 2, 2025, any unmanaged device running Windows 11 (versions 21H2, 22H2 or 23H2), or even Windows 10, will see the download of the 24H2 update start in the background. Once the download is complete, users can choose when to install the updat…

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Microsoft Forces Automatic Windows 11 24H2 Update on Pro and Home PCs

Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 version 24H2 update is now in its final rollout phase and will soon be delivered automatically to millions of Home and Pro users around the world. As of May 2, 2025, any unmanaged device running Windows 11 versions 21H2, 22H2, or 23H2—or even Windows 10—will see the 2024 Update download in the background. After the download completes, users can choose when to install the update or postpone it by going …

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