diff --git a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-11-version-24h2.md b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-11-version-24h2.md index 1ab3a985f5..57692f2afe 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-11-version-24h2.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-11-version-24h2.md @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ Windows 11, version 24H2 follows the [Windows 11 servicing timeline](/lifecycle/ - **Windows 11 Pro**: Serviced for 24 months from the release date. - **Windows 11 Enterprise**: Serviced for 36 months from the release date. -Devices updating from Windows 11, version 23H2 use an enablement package. Most the files for the 24H2 update already exist on Windows 11, version 23H2 devices that have installed a recent monthly security update. Many of the new features have already been enabled on Windows 11, version 23H2 clients. +Devices updating from Windows 11, version 23H2 use an enablement package. Most the files for the 24H2 update already exist on Windows 11, version 23H2 devices that have a recent monthly security update installed. Many of the new features are already enabled on Windows 11, version 23H2 clients. Windows 11, version 24H2 is available through Windows Server Update Services (including Configuration Manager), Windows Update for Business, and the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC). For more information, see [PLACEHOLDER- How to get the Windows 11, version 24H2 update](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/?p=178531). Review the [PLACEHOLDER- Windows 11, version 24H2 Windows IT Pro blog post](https://aka.ms/new-in-24H2) to discover information about available deployment resources such as the [Windows Deployment Kit (Windows ADK)](/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install). @@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ When a managed Windows 11, version 23H2 device installs [version 24H2](https://s --> ## Checkpoint cumulative updates -Microsoft is introducing a new servicing model for Windows called checkpoint cumulative updates. Devices running Windows 11, version 24H2 or later, will use checkpoint cumulative updates. Previously, the cumulative updates contained all changes to the binaries since the last release to manufacturing (RTM) version. The size of the cumulative updates could grow large over time since RTM was used as the baseline for each update. +Microsoft is introducing checkpoint cumulative updates, a new servicing model that enables devices running Windows 11, version 24H2 or later to save time, bandwidth and hard drive space when getting features and security enhancements via the latest cumulative update. Previously, the cumulative updates contained all changes to the binaries since the last release to manufacturing (RTM) version. The size of the cumulative updates could grow large over time since RTM was used as the baseline for each update. With checkpoint cumulative updates, the update file level differentials are based on a previous cumulative update instead of the RTM release. Cumulative updates that serve as a checkpoint will be released periodically. Using a checkpoint rather than RTM means the subsequent update packages are smaller, which makes downloads and installations faster. Using a checkpoint also means that in order for a device to install the latest cumulative update, the installation of a prerequisite cumulative update might be required. For more information about checkpoint cumulative updates, see [https://aka.ms/CheckpointCumulativeUpdates](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/introducing-windows-11-checkpoint-cumulative-updates/ba-p/4182552). @@ -61,6 +61,16 @@ Some of the features were released within the past year's continuous innovation ### Feature1 +### + +### Wi-Fi 7 support + +Support for Wi-Fi 7 was added when using capable access point and PCs. Wi-Fi 7, also known as IEEE 802.11be Extremely High Throughput (EHT) is the latest Wi-Fi technology that offers unprecedented speed, reliability, and efficiency for your wireless devices. For more information about Wi-Fi 7, see the [Wi-Fi Alliance announcement](https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-7). + +## Sudo for Windows + +Sudo for Windows is a new way for users to run elevated commands (as an administrator) directly from an unelevated console session. For more information, see [Sudo for Windows](/windows/sudo/). + ### Enable optional updates @@ -70,21 +80,15 @@ In addition to the monthly cumulative update, optional updates are available to ### Remote Desktop Connection improvements Remote Desktop Connection has the following improvements: -- The Remote Desktop Connection settup window (mstsc.exe) follows the text scalling settings under **Settings** > **Accessability** > **Text size**. -- Remote Desktop Connection supports zoom options of 350, 400, 450 and 500% -- Connection bar design has been improved +- The Remote Desktop Connection setup window (mstsc.exe) follows the text scaling settings under **Settings** > **Accessibility** > **Text size**. +- Remote Desktop Connection supports zoom options of 350, 400, 450, and 500% +- Improvements to the connection bar design -### Wi-Fi 7 support - -Support has been added for Wi-Fi 7 when using capable access point and PCs. Wi-Fi 7, also known as IEEE 802.11be Extremely High Throughput (EHT) is the latest Wi-Fi technology that offers unprecedented speed, reliability, and efficiency for your wireless devices. For more information about Wi-Fi 7, see the [Wi-Fi Alliance announcement](https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-7). ## Bluetooth ® Low Energy Audio support Customers who use these assistive hearing devices are now able to directly pair, stream audio, take calls, and control audio presets when they use an LE Audio-compatible PC. Users who have Bluetooth LE Audio capable assistive hearing devices can determine if their PC is LE Audio-compatible, set up, and manage their devices via **Settings** > **Accessibility** > **Hearing devices**. -## Sudo for Windows - -Sudo for Windows is a new way for users to run elevated commands (as an administrator) directly from an unelevated console session. For more information, see [Sudo for Windows](/windows/sudo/). ### Additional features @@ -92,13 +96,13 @@ Sudo for Windows is a new way for users to run elevated commands (as an administ - **File Explorer**: The following changes were made to File Explorer context menu: - Support for creating 7-zip and TAR archives - **Compress to** > **Additional options** allows you to compress individual files with gzip, BZip2, xz, or Zstandard - - Labels have been added to the context menu icons for actions like copy, paste, delete and rename -- **OOBE improvement**: when you need to connect to a network and there's no Wi-Fi drivers, you'll be given an *Install drivers* option to install drivers you've already downloaded + - Labels were added to the context menu icons for actions like copy, paste, delete, and rename +- **OOBE improvement**: when you need to connect to a network and there's no Wi-Fi drivers, you're given an *Install drivers* option to install drivers that are already downloaded +- **Registry Editor**: The Registry Editor supports limiting a search to the currently selected key and its descendants ## Features removed in Windows 11, version 24H2 -The following [deprecated features](deprecated-features.md) have been removed in Windows 11, version 24H2: +The following [deprecated features](deprecated-features.md) are removed in Windows 11, version 24H2: - **WordPad**: WordPad is removed from all editions of Windows starting in Windows 11, version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025. - **Alljoyn**: Microsoft's implementation of AllJoyn, which included the [Windows.Devices.AllJoyn API namespace](/uwp/api/windows.devices.alljoyn), a [Win32 API](/windows/win32/api/_alljoyn/), a [management configuration service provider (CSP)](/windows/client-management/mdm/alljoynmanagement-csp), and an [Alljoyn Router Service](/windows-server/security/windows-services/security-guidelines-for-disabling-system-services-in-windows-server#alljoyn-router-service) is retired. -