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Windows 11 23H2 Update Mainly a Version Bump, While New Features Arrive in 22H2

  • 23H2 will just bump the Windows 11 version number, not add new features which are coming in 22H2 updates.

  • New features like Copilot, app improvements, and UI tweaks are rolling out in Windows 11 22H2 optional and November updates.

  • 23H2 resets the support clock for Windows 11, with Home/Pro supported 24 months and Enterprise/Education 36 months.

  • Windows 11 22H2 is about halfway through its support window for most users.

  • The new Windows Backup app will also be available for Windows 10 and 11.

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