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Current status as of July 17, 2024
Windows 11, version 23H2, also known as the Windows 11 2023 Update, is now broadly available to all users with eligible devices who Check for updates. In addition to annual updates, devices running version 23H2 receive new features and enhancements more frequently using servicing technology.
Eligible Windows 11 Home and Pro devices that are not managed by IT departments will be automatically updated to version 23H2 when they reach, or approach, end of servicing.
If you have an eligible Windows 10 Home or Pro consumer device, you can easily update to version Windows 11, version 23H2. Open Settings > Windows Update and select Check for updates. If the update is available for your device, you will see the option to Download and install. For more details, watch this video.
NOTE: Timing of features delivery and availability varies by market and device.
Known issues
Windows 11, version 23H2 known issues and notifications
View announcements and review known issues and fixes for Windows 11, version 23H2
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See open issues, content updated in the last 30 days, and information on safeguard holds. To find a specific issue, use the search function on your browser (CTRL + F for Microsoft Edge).
| Summary | Originating update | Status | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2024 security update might impact Linux boot in dual-boot setup devices This issue might impact devices with dual-boot setup for Windows and Linux when SBAT setting is applied | OS Build 22621.4037 KB5041585 2024-08-13 | Mitigated | 2024-09-20 12:41 PT |
Resolved issues
Resolved issues in Windows 11, version 23H2
Resolved issues in Windows 11, version 23H2
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| Summary | Originating update | Status | Date resolved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft is investigating reports of reboot issues Some users reported devices fail to restart after trying to install the September 2024 non-security preview update | OS Build 22621.4249 KB5043145 2024-09-26 | Resolved KB5044285 | 2024-10-08 10:00 PT |
| Devices might boot into BitLocker recovery with the July 2024 security update This issue is more likely to affect devices that have the Device Encryption option enabled | OS Build 22621.3880 KB5040442 2024-07-09 | Resolved KB5041585 | 2024-08-13 10:00 PT |
| CrowdStrike issue impacting Windows endpoints causing an error message CrowdStrike issue impacting Windows endpoints causing an error message on a blue screen. | NA | Resolved External | 2024-08-05 16:07 PT |
| The June 2024 preview update might impact applications using Windows Update APIs This issue primarily impacts script callers using Windows Update Agent API to manage Windows Updates. | OS Build 22621.3810 KB5039302 2024-06-25 | Resolved KB5040527 | 2024-07-25 10:00 PT |
| Photos app might fail to start when BlockNonAdminUserInstall is enabled This issue might be observed after device updates the Photos app to version 2024.11050.29009.0 from the Microsoft store | N/A | Resolved | 2024-07-17 13:49 PT |
| Taskbar might not load after installing the June 2024 preview update This issue is only expected to occur in Windows N editions or if the ‘Media Features’ is turned off in Windows Features | OS Build 22621.3810 KB5039302 2024-06-25 | Resolved KB5040442 | 2024-07-09 10:00 PT |
| The June non-security preview update might cause devices to restart repeatedly This issue is more likely to affect devices utilizing virtual machines and nested virtualization features | OS Build 22621.3810 KB5039302 2024-06-25 | Resolved KB5040442 | 2024-07-09 10:00 PT |
| Edge updates might cause Microsoft Copilot app to show up in Installed apps Edge updates might install a new package and users might see Microsoft Copilot app among the device's Installed apps | N/A | Resolved | 2024-06-13 14:21 PT |
| VPN connections might fail after installing the April 2024 security update We are investigating user reports, and we will provide more information in the coming days | OS Build 22621.3447 KB5036893 2024-04-09 | Resolved KB5037771 | 2024-05-14 10:00 PT |
BitLocker might incorrectly receive a 65000 error in MDMs "Requires Device Encryption" might incorrectly report as an error in some managed environments. | N/A | Resolved KB5034204 | 2024-01-23 14:00 PT |
Compatibility issues with Intel Smart Sound Technology drivers and Windows 11 Windows 11 devices with the affected Intel SST driver might receive an error with a blue screen. | N/A | Resolved External | 2024-04-12 15:36 PT |
| The February 2024 security update might fail to install Some users reported the update’s download stops at 96% and fails to install on Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2. | OS Build 22621.3155 KB5034765 2024-02-13 | Resolved KB5035853 | 2024-03-12 10:00 PT |
| Desktop icons might move unexpectedly between monitors This issue is only observed if you are using more than one monitor when attempting to use Copilot in Windows. | N/A | Resolved | 2024-02-08 17:03 PT |
| Microsoft received reports about issues connecting to Wi-Fi networks We have confirmed this issue was caused by KB5032288 and KB5033375, released in December 2023 | OS Build 22621.2792 KB5032288 2023-12-04 | Resolved KB5034123 | 2024-01-09 10:00 PT |
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