Right this moment, Panos Panay introduced the discharge and availability of the Home windows 11 2022 Replace, the newest model of Home windows 11. Home windows is a key element of how greater than a billion individuals join, be taught, play and work. On this weblog I’ll share methods to get the 2022 Replace (often known as Home windows 11, model 22H21), particulars on our method to delivering steady innovation together with enhancements to the replace expertise, and knowledge for industrial and schooling clients.
Methods to get the replace
Beginning right now, the primary main replace to Home windows 11 is now accessible for customers who wish to replace. Our launch method to Home windows 11 leverages our well-established replace programs and processes. The measured and phased rollout will supply the replace by way of Home windows Replace when information reveals that your machine is prepared, as our goal is to offer a top quality replace expertise. We are going to initially ramp up the providing availability within the first weeks as we monitor high quality alerts. If we detect that your machine could have a problem, reminiscent of an utility incompatibility, we could put a safeguard maintain in place and never supply the replace till that problem is resolved. To be taught extra concerning the standing of the Home windows 11 rollout, safeguard holds and which holds could also be utilized to your machine, go to Home windows launch well being. Be taught extra concerning the methods to put in Home windows 11.
Home windows 11 units
Customers with eligible units operating Home windows 11, model 21H2 who’re keen on experiencing the newest function replace and are prepared to put in this launch on their machine can select to take action by opening Home windows Replace settings (Settings > Home windows Replace) and deciding on Verify for updates2. For extra info on the 2022 Replace expertise for Home windows 11 units, watch this video.
Home windows 10 units
If you’re operating Home windows 10 right now, you’ll be able to verify to see in case your machine is eligible (i.e., meets the minimal system necessities for Home windows 11) to improve utilizing the PC Well being Verify app. You’ll be able to then verify to see if Home windows 11, model 22H2 is prepared to your particular machine by opening Home windows Replace settings (Settings > Replace & Safety > Home windows Replace) and deciding on Verify for updates3,4. In case your machine is eligible and the improve is prepared, the choice to obtain and set up will seem: If you’re prepared to put in Home windows 11, merely choose Obtain and set up5,6. For extra info on the Home windows 11 improve expertise for Window 10 units, watch this video.
Delivering steady innovation and worth
Our supply method leverages the well-established function and month-to-month safety replace programs and processes used for the +1.4 billion Home windows 10 and Home windows 11 units we’ve shipped and serviced over the previous six years. Home windows 11 will proceed to have an annual function replace cadence, launched within the second half of the calendar yr that marks the beginning of the assist lifecycle, with 24 months of assist for Residence and Professional editions and 36 months of assist for Enterprise and Schooling editions.
We’re dedicated to delivering steady innovation by releasing new options into Home windows 11 with elevated frequency by way of our servicing know-how (like a month-to-month replace) and Microsoft Retailer updates, along with our annual replace course of. Our aim is to give you the very best experiences year-round, when new options are prepared primarily based on high quality and reliability, by way of our acquainted processes. Right this moment we’re additionally asserting {that a} new set of experiences together with the Tabbed File explorer, thought of a element of the 2022 Replace for all editions, might be prepared this October. We are going to share extra info and documentation once we initially make these options accessible. We plan a phased rollout timed with the October elective non-security preview launch for these options after which they are going to be made broadly accessible within the November 2022 safety replace launch7. Going ahead we’ll proceed to announce, doc and ship new options and experiences when they’re prepared (be taught extra).
Now we have listened to suggestions on the general Home windows Replace expertise and are excited to announce two substantial enhancements to the replace expertise for each function and month-to-month updates for the Home windows 11 2022 Replace.
- Smaller and quicker set up of updates: Now we have considerably diminished the obtain dimension of function updates, by ~450MB for a lot of customers. We’ve additionally diminished obtain and set up time of the month-to-month cumulative replace, in addition to reclaimed a whole bunch of megabytes of disk footprint to offer again to the consumer. Be taught extra about these enhancements.
- Home windows Replace and carbon consciousness: Home windows will attempt to schedule replace installations at particular instances of day when doing so could end in decrease carbon emissions. Many electrical grids are powered by a number of sources, together with renewables and fossil fuels. When accessible, Home windows 11 will now prioritize putting in updates within the background at instances when larger quantities of fresh vitality sources (like wind, photo voltaic and hydro) can be found (discover out extra on this article).
Data for industrial and schooling clients
Home windows 11 is constructed on the constant, suitable and acquainted Home windows 10 basis you understand, and it was designed for hybrid workforces. You’ll be able to plan for, put together and deploy Home windows 11 alongside Home windows 10 utilizing the identical processes, insurance policies and administration functions. For brand new details about the newest options for industrial organizations in Home windows 11, model 22H2, see our newest Industrial weblog.
We advocate IT directors start focused deployments now as a part of their common Home windows Replace movement. For the newest sources and instruments, take a look at our submit on Instruments to assist Home windows 11 deployment. As well as, to assist make Home windows 11 deployment simpler, we encourage you to leverage the inbuilt Home windows 11 Readiness report in Microsoft Endpoint Supervisor and/or Endpoint Analytics to assist determine eligible units that meet the Home windows 11 minimal system necessities for an improve.
Home windows 11, model 22H2 is obtainable by acquainted channels and processes together with Home windows Server Replace Companies (WSUS), Home windows Replace for Enterprise and the Quantity Licensing Service Middle (VLSC)8 for phased deployment utilizing Microsoft Endpoint Supervisor or different endpoint administration options. September 20, 2022 marks the beginning of the 36 months of servicing assist lifecycle for Enterprise and Schooling editions of Home windows 11, model 22H2.
Expertise the newest innovation within the Home windows 11 2022 Replace
All of us want the newest know-how to maintain tempo with working, studying, connecting and taking part in, and putting in the 2022 Replace is the easiest way you’ll be able to preserve your Home windows machine protected and productive. This additionally allows your machine to obtain the continual innovation we’ll ship over the following yr with the 2022 Replace.
As I’ve beforehand famous, for purchasers who’re utilizing a tool that isn’t eligible for Home windows 11, Home windows 10 is a superb place to be. Home windows 10 might be serviced by Oct. 14, 2025 and we’ve introduced that the following function replace to Home windows 10, model 22H2, is coming subsequent month, persevering with to give you each assist and selection with Home windows. As previously, we’ll carefully monitor the rollout of Home windows 11 and proceed to share well timed info on the standing of the rollout and identified points (open and resolved) throughout all Home windows function and month-to-month updates by way of the Home windows launch well being dashboard and @WindowsUpdate. Please proceed to inform us about your expertise by offering feedback or solutions by way of Suggestions Hub.
1 Constant numerical model names throughout annual releases (“model 22H2” as launched within the second half of the 2022 calendar yr).
2 Eligible Home windows 11 units should have put in the June 2022 non-security preview launch or later to replace to Home windows 11, model 22H2.
3 Eligible Home windows 10 units should be on model 2004 or later, and have put in the April 2022 non-security preview launch or later, to improve on to Home windows 11.
4 Sure options require particular {hardware}; see Home windows 11 specs for extra info.
5 New Home windows 11 customers might be proven and want to just accept the Microsoft Software program License Phrases after deciding on “Obtain and set up” earlier than the obtain will start.
6 Beginning with Home windows 11, model 22H2, the Professional version would require web connectivity through the preliminary machine setup solely, and in the event you select to setup the machine for private use, a Microsoft account may also be required for setup.
7 Updates and upgrades to Home windows 11, model 22H2 submit the November safety replace date will routinely obtain the brand new October options.
8 Downloads within the VLSC and comparable channels could also be delayed.
