How to Update Windows 11 (5 Methods)

Apr. 18, 2022

Microsoft recently rolled out theWindows 11 24H2update so users are looking to update Windows 11 to the latest version. It brings many AI features, but most of them are reserved for Copilot+ PCs. Nevertheless, if you have been sitting on the fence and now want to update Windows 11, we bring you 5 ways to get the newest update without any wait. Follow our tutorial and learn how to update Windows 11, overcoming all restrictions.

Update Windows 11 From Settings

The easiest way to update Windows 11 is through the Windows Settings page. You can download and apply the update on your Windows 11 PC in a few clicks. Here is how it works.

1. First, press theWindows 11 keyboard shortcut“Windows + I” to open the Settings app. Next, navigate to the “Windows Update” section from the left sidebar.

2. Once here, enable the toggle next to “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available.”

3. Now, click on “Check for updates“. If there is an update available, it will show up here and will be downloaded automatically.

4. After that, the update will be installed, andyou will be asked to restart your PC. Simply reboot your computer, and you will have updated your Windows 11 PC in no time.

You can also take advantage of the Windows 11 Installation Assistant to update Windows 11 to the latest build. It’s an official utility by Microsoft that finds the latest build and installs the update without having to wait for the update to hit your PC. This tool can also be helpful to users who want to apply Windows 11 feature updates as they are large in size.

1. Go ahead anddownload Windows 11 Installation Assistantfromhere.

2. Next, run the program, and it will check for an update. Follow theon-screen instructions, and it will start updating your Windows 11 PC.

3. After the download is complete,restart your PCand Windows 11 will be updated.

If your PC does not come with aTPM chip, there is nothing to worry about. You can easilybypass TPMand other requirements to update Windows 11 to the latest 24H2 build, even on unsupported hardware. Flyby11 is a neat app that uses the Windows Server trick to skip all checks including TPM, Secure Boot, etc. and lets you install Windows 11. Here is how you can use it.

1. First of all, download the latest Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft’sofficial website.

2. Next, extract the ZIP file and launch “Flyby11”. You may have to click More info > Run anyway.

3. After that, select the first Native method and click “Mount and Run ISO”. Now, select the Windows 11 ISO that you downloaded.

4. Now, simply follow the on-screen instructions and you will have Windows 11 updated to the latest version. Make sure to keep your personal files during the setup process.

You can also manually update Windows 11 by downloading the MSU file. It’s a Windows update file and can be installed like any other EXE program. This method can especially come in handy for users facing the “Undoing changes made to your computer” erroron their Windows 11 computer. Here is how to go about it.

1. First, press “Windows + I” to open the Settings app. Now, move to “Windows Update” from the left sidebar. Here, note down the update pack number thatstarts with “KB”.

2. Now, opencatalog.update.microsoft.comand enter the update pack number that you just noted above into thesearch field. Then, hit Enter.

3. It will show you all the updates available for the particular update pack. Now, based on the system architecture, whether it’s x64 or ARM-based, download the required update. For a majority of users, itwill be x64.

4. After downloading the update,double-click on the MSU fileand install the update. Once it’s done, restart your computer, and you will have your Windows 11 PC updated to the latest build. That’s easy, right?

If you are still using Windows 10 and want to update to Windows 11 without losing your data, you can do so easily. We have already written a detailed guide onhow to upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10, so follow the instructions in the linked article. Nevertheless, here we are going to briefly demonstrate the steps.

1. Head over toMicrosoft’s websiteand download the Windows 11 Installation Assistant. It’s an all-in-one utility to easilyupgrade your Windows 10 PCto Windows 11.

2. Next, run it andacceptthe terms and conditions. After checking your PC’s status, it will start downloading Windows 11.

3. Once the download process is complete,restart your computerto upgrade your PC to Windows 11 from Windows 10.

So these are the five different methods you can use to update Windows 11 on your computer. For most users, Windows Settings can get things done, but if you don’t want to wait, you can always download the Windows 11 Installation Assistant and upgrade your PC right away.

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