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SethGonzalez
Iron Contributor
Apr 16, 2025
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Why I can't upgrade Windows 11 23H2 to 24H2 on my PC?

As far as I know, Windows 11 24H2 was publicly available last October. But my PC never received this update from Windows Update. It is still running Windows 11 23H2. I want to update my PC to the latest version of Windows 11 so keep it up to date for security concerns.

Why I can't upgrade Windows 11 23H2 to 24H2? I want to know if there is a simple way to help me out. By the way, my PC is fully supported by Windows 11 according to Microsoft official statement, including an Intel 8th Gen CPU, 8GB RAM, TPM 2.0, Secure Boot and 512GB SSD.

  • This is because one of the system requirements is missing for Windows 11 24H2, which demands much more rigorous requirements than 23H2. That's why you can't upgrade Windows 11 23H2 to 24H2.

    The solution is to patch the Windows 11 24H2 ISO and start the in-place upgrade afterwards.

    https://www.weboftips.com/upgrade-windows-11-to-the-latest-version

    Let me know if you need more help. I have upgraded a couple of unsupported PCs to Windows 11 24H2 by following the steps in above tutorial.

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  • PrestonYork's avatar
    PrestonYork
    Iron Contributor

    If you're stuck on Windows 23H2 and can't upgrade Windows 11 23H2 to 24H2, it can be a bit of a pickle. While it might not be immediately dangerous, you could miss out on some important security patches, performance boosts, and new features. Over time, as the tech world moves on, staying on an older version can leave you vulnerable to security risks.

    From my experience, when you can't upgrade Windows 11 23H2 to 24H2. If Microsoft stops supporting 23H2, you might find yourself exposed to bugs and malware that have been patched in newer versions. 

    So, while it might not feel like an emergency right now, it’s definitely a good idea to figure out why you can't upgrade and get that sorted out when you can.

    • Lucas_Ng's avatar
      Lucas_Ng
      Copper Contributor

      What we need here is a solution on how to upgrade from version 23H2 to 24H2, not meaningless empty words. You wrote a long message but in the end, it didn’t help us at all.

      • icelava's avatar
        icelava
        Brass Contributor

        Written just like how a useless bot would.