Guide to Manually Upgrade to Windows 11 24H2

Introduction

• Excited about the new Windows 11 24H2 update but haven't received it yet?
• This video guides you through three reliable methods to manually upgrade to Windows 11 24H2.
• Manual upgrades can bypass regional rollouts, hardware checks, and system configurations that might delay updates.
• Key new features include enhanced AI tools, gaming optimizations, and security improvements.
• No personal files or applications will be lost in the process.

Method 1: Using Windows Installation Assistant

1. Download the Tool:

   • Visit the official Microsoft website.
   • Scroll to Windows Installation Assistant and click "Download Now."
   • Open the downloaded tool.

2. Compatibility Check:

   • The tool automatically checks if your PC is compatible.
   • Confirms the presence of enough space and system requirements.
   • If incompatible for automatic update, proceed to the ISO method.

3. Installation:

   • Once the checks pass, it downloads updates.
   • Restart your PC to install updates.
   • Files and apps remain intact.
   • The process takes a few minutes, after which you will have Windows 11 24H2.

Method 2: ISO Installation for Unsupported Hardware or Clean Install

1. Download the ISO:

   • Go to the Microsoft Windows 11 download page.
   • Scroll to "Download Windows 11 disk image file."
   • Choose Windows 11 24H2, select language, and download the ISO file.

2. Mount the ISO:

   • Right-click ISO file and select "Mount" to create a virtual drive.
   • Open File Explorer to access the virtual drive.
   • Locate and double-click the setup.exe file to start installation.

3. Installation Options:

   • Choose between upgrading or doing a clean install.
   • For in-place upgrade, select "Upgrade this PC now."
   • For a clean install, format the system drive during setup.

4. Process:

   • Follow on-screen instructions.
   • Computer may restart multiple times.
   • Complete Windows setup for Windows 11 24H2.

Method 3: Create a Bootable USB for Unsupported Hardware

1. Prepare USB Drive:

   • Download Rufus, a free tool for creating bootable USB drives.
   • Plug in an empty USB drive (at least 8GB).

2. Create Bootable USB:

   • Select the ISO file in Rufus.
   • Choose partition scheme (GPT or MBR) as needed.
   • Click "Start" to create the bootable drive.

3. Tweak Settings:

   • Rufus allows bypassing hardware requirements like TPM 2.0 checks.
   • Good for unsupported hardware that meets basic performance standards.

4. Installation via USB:

   • Use the USB for clean or in-place installation.
   • Follow on-screen instructions as in previous methods.

Conclusion

• Three reliable methods to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2, offering options for regular updates and clean installs.
• Provides access to new Windows 11 features regardless of hardware support.
• Useful for those facing delays or restrictions in the automatic update process.

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