Subj : Windows 11s final major update before Windows 12 could drop soon To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Mon Oct 23 2023 13:00:06 Windows 11s final major update before Windows 12 could drop soon and heres what it will look like Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:55:24 +0000 Description: Windows 11 23H2 update introduces new features, enhances support for software, and paves the way for Microsoft's anticipated 'Windows 12' release. FULL STORY ====================================================================== Keen-eyed observers have spotted ISOs of the next version of Windows 11, Windows 11 23H2, on Microsofts servers. This suggests that the company is preparing the update for public rollout very soon. ISO files are digital versions or copies of a whole disk like CD, DVD, or Blu-ray - but all in a single smaller file. In this case, ISO files (or sometimes called ISO images) of Windows 11 23H2 have been seen on Microsofts servers. Its also expected that Windows 11 23H2 will have all the new features from the recent Moment 4 update to Windows 11 22H2 , and introduce some new changes like an enhanced notification center, a System Components page, and Microsoft's shiny new AI assistant, Copilot . While the Windows 11 23H2 update isnt the most ground-breaking in Windows 11s history, its still worth installing to get the new features and ensure your PC gets support from Microsoft. With rumors that Windows 12 could be coming sooner rather than later , this may be the last major update we get to Windows 11. The last major update to Windows 11 was version 22H2 , which was released in September 2022, and has seen regular updates. Windows 11 22H2 Home, Pro, Pro Education, and Pro for Workstations editions will be supported by Microsoft until October 8, 2024, according to its lifecycle policy. Meanwhile, Windows 11 Enterprise and Education editions will be supported a little longer until October 14, 2025. (Image credit: Getty Images) How to get the new Windows 11 update Microsoft will continue to put out security updates, bug fixes, or technical support for the above versions of Windows 11 22H2 up until those stated dates. That means you shouldnt wait too long to upgrade to Windows 11 23H2, as upgrading will ensure you get the latest features and fixes. If you want to make the change sooner, we hope to see it available as an optional update in Windows Update very soon - and well let you know as soon as its available to download. Windows Latest, which reported on the existence of the ISOs , concludes that update 23H2 will be the last major update for Windows 11, with Microsoft expected to announce the next generation of Windows (which many people are calling Windows 12, despite Microsoft being understandably tight-lipped about any potential successor to Windows 11). Windows Latest also states that its known for some time that were to expect Windows 11 23H2 at some point in October or November of this year, and that seems spot on now that the ISOs of the update have appeared on Microsofts servers over the weekend, suggesting the launch is imminent. Apparently, there are two versions of the update ISOs, English (United States) and China, and we can reasonably conclude that the update is done and dusted (at least for these languages), and being prepared for commercial dispatch to users. Whats left is to watch for Microsofts official communications about the update. You might also like Windows 12: new features we want to see Could Windows 12 become Microsofts first cloud-based operating system? Next-gen Windows is coming in 2024, Intel exec confirms (without mentioning Windows 12) ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/computing/software/were-expecting-to-see-windows-11s -final-major-update-before-windows-12-heres-what-it-will-look-like --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .