How to Force or Manually Install Windows 11 24H2 Update?

The Windows 11 24H2 update is now available for installation. Although the update will be rolled out in phases over the coming days to eligible devices running Windows 11, you may need to wait until it becomes available to you. However, you can force download it through a couple of ways listed in this guide if you prefer not to wait for the update.

1. Install via Windows Update Utility

Downloading the Windows 11 24H2 update via the Windows Update utility is one of the easiest ways to update Windows. The update will only be available for eligible devices running Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2 that have the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” setting enabled. If the update is available for your device, it will be downloaded and installed automatically. However, you can still check for pending updates by navigating to the Windows Update settings.

1. Press the Win + I keys simultaneously to open the Windows settings.
2. Select Windows Update from the left pane and click Check for updates.
   
3. Then, click Download and install.
4. Once done, you will be notified to restart your computer once the installation is completed.

2. Upgrade via Windows 11 Installation Assistant

Windows 11 Installation Assistant is also a way provided by Microsoft for upgrading Windows to the latest version, such as upgrading from Windows 11 23H2 to 24H2 or Windows 10 to Windows 11. Since the update is not available to you via the Windows Update utility, we can use the Windows 11 Installation Assistant to update to Windows 11 24H2.

1. Download the Windows 11 Installation Assistant by navigating to the link.
2. Once the tool is downloaded, run it and you will be prompted to download the PC Health Check App.
3. Download it on your PC, and run it.
   
4. Then, click Check Now to check whether your system meets the requirements for Windows 11.
   
5. Go back to the Windows 11 Installation Assistant and click Refresh.
   
6. Now follow the further on-screen instructions to install the latest Windows 11 24H2. 

3. Install through ISO File or Media Creation Tool

Another way to upgrade Windows 11 to version 24H2 is by using the Media Creation Tool or downloading an ISO file. Upgrading via the Media Creation Tool or ISO file forces Windows to upgrade without going through the typical Windows Update process, ensuring the latest version is installed even if it’s not yet available through automatic updates.

1. Head over to the Microsoft Website and download the ISO file or Media Creation Tool.
2. If you have a USB flash drive, you can download the Media Creation Tool and run it on your PC but make sure to insert the USB flash drive into your PC before that.
   
3. Then, run the Media Creation Tool and follow the basic on-screen steps to download and install Windows 11.
   
4. Once done, restart your computer and boot from the USB flash drive to install Windows 11 24H2. We have a complete guide, which includes all the instructions to download Windows. You can follow the steps if you have not installed Windows before.
5. If you don’t want to go through the downloading process, you can download the ISO file for Windows 11.
6. Select Windows 11 (multi-edition ISO for x64 devices) from the Select Download dropdown menu and click Download.
   
7. You will be asked to select an appropriate language. Select it and click Confirm.
8. Then, click 64-bit Download to begin the download.
   
9. Once done, double-click the ISO file and run the Setup.exe to perform the in-place upgrade. This will restart your computer with the latest Windows version 24H2.

That’s it! By following the instructions above, you should be able to install the latest Windows 11 24H2 update. However, if you encounter any issues, you can wait until the update becomes available for your PC.