Microsoft Unveils Windows 11 2024 Update: A Major Upgrade With Numerous Enhancements

Accessible for download is Windows 11, variant 24H2, also called the Windows 11 2024 Update. Further developing security, efficiency, and user experience, this significant delivery offers upgrades in many regions.

Key Features And Improvements

Here are some of its key features:

Enhanced Security

Here are improved policies and automatic account management: 

• Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS): Access to local administrators on Windows devices is protected by user-authenticated encryption of private folders, known as Personal Data Encryption (PDE). These keep off malware and ransomware threats from folders as sensitive as Documents, Desktop, and Pictures.
• App Control for Business: It blocks unauthorized applications from running on your network.
• Windows Protected Print Mode: Forget third-party software to print in a safe, malware-free environment.
• LSA Protection: Blocks credential theft.

Improved Productivity

Here are some ways it boosts productivity:

• Wi-Fi 7 Support: Wi-Fi connectivity is faster and more reliable.
• Bluetooth LE Audio Support: It supports enhanced audio quality in assistive devices.
• New Wi-Fi Network Access Controls: Greater control over which apps can add items to the list of your Wi-Fi networks.
• Windows Kernel Rust: Improved memory safety and reliability.
• SHA-3 Support: Stronger cryptography.

Enhanced User Experience

Here is how it improves the user experience: 

• Scrollable Quick Settings: Easily customize your application settings from the system tray.
• Easier File Explorer Context Menu: Text labels for common actions.
• 7-zip and Tar archive support: Compress and decompress popular archives.
• Energy Saver: Extend the life of your battery and save energy.
• Adaptive Brightness control: This lets you automatically regulate brightness depending on your surroundings.
• Voice Clarity: Better sound with cancellation of background noise, noise reduction, and elimination of reverberations.

Deployment And Management Tools

Here are some of its deployment and management tools:

• Windows 11, version 24H2 Security Baseline: Download recommended group policy settings.
• Administrative Templates (.admx): Tailor policy settings.
• Group Policy Settings Reference Spreadsheet: To handle policies easily.
• Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT): Windows 11 can be used for administering roles and features on a Windows Server.
• Windows 11 Enterprise Evaluation: Evaluate Windows 11 Enterprise or Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC for 90 days.
• Windows 11, version 24H2 Update History: Find release notes and updates.
• Windows Release Health: Get known issues along with their resolutions.

Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC)

Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 and Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 are available for organizations with specific needs. Such versions provide more extended support for fixed functionality devices.

Simplifying Updates With Windows Autopatch

Windows Autopatch simplifies update management for Windows, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Teams. It is included with Windows Enterprise E3 and higher.

The new version of Windows offers organizations enhanced security, improved productivity, and streamlined IT management processes through its features and tools.