How to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 (early preview)

To upgrade to Windows 11 24H2, open Settings > Windows Update > Windows Insider Program, click “Get started,” choose “Dev Channel,” restart the computer, and click “Check for updates” from the “Windows Update” settings.
You can also download the Windows 11 24H2 ISO using the UUP Dump script, and then mount the file, and launch the in-place upgrade.

Windows 11 24H2 is set to be released sometime during the second half of 2024, but the company is also making the feature update available early to test and improve the operating system before the final release, and in this guide, I’ll show you the steps for an early upgrade.

Although it’s usually not recommended to upgrade early (and more even before the feature update is complete) because of bugs and other issues during the development process, if you want to try the upcoming features, you have at least a couple of ways to install version 24H2. For example, you can enroll your computer in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program and then use the “Windows Update” settings to upgrade. You can also download the Windows 11 24H2 ISO to perform a clean installation or an in-place upgrade.

At the time of this writing, Microsoft has already confirmed that version 24H2 will release this year. The company isn’t sharing specifics, but the completion of the feature update is expected sometime in April, with a first release in June (for new ARM-based devices) and a final release in October 2024 (for everyone).

The set of new features coming with this release isn’t final, but currently, the company is testing various improvements for Copilot, new Energy Saver mode for laptops and desktops, Voice Clarity to reduce noises with AI, Windows Protected Print Mode, Linux Sudo command, changes for Bluetooth and Sound, and the company is even porting the Color Management settings to the Settings app.

If your computer already supports Windows 11, you can upgrade directly to Windows 11 24H2 since the system requirements still haven’t officially changed.

If you are still on Windows 10, you can upgrade directly, but you must ensure that the hardware meets the minimum requirements. You will need an Intel 8th Gen or newer, AMD Zen 2 or newer, or Qualcomm 7 and 8 Series processor. This is in addition to the requirements of TPM 2.0 and a minimum of 64GB of storage.

In this guide, I will teach you the steps to upgrade to the next version of Windows 11, coming during the second half of 2024. You can also perform a clean install of version 24H2 with these instructions. If the new version is causing performance issues or compatibility problems, you can uninstall Windows 11 24H2 with these steps.

Upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 from Insider Program
Upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 from ISO file

Important: If you plan to upgrade an existing system, it is also recommended that you create a backup before proceeding. Also, installing Windows pre-releases can cause problems, including data loss.

Upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 from Insider Program

To upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 early, use these steps:

Open Settings on Windows 11.
Click on Windows Update.
Click the Windows Insider Program page.
Click the Get started button.
Click the “Link an account” button.
Sign in with your Microsoft account.
Click the Continue button.
Select the Dev Channel option under the “Pick your Insider settings” section.
Click the Continue button.
Click the Continue button to agree to the terms and conditions.
Click the Restart button.
Open Settings after the reboot.
Click on Windows Update.
Click the “Check for updates” button to download the latest preview of Windows 11 24H2.
Click the Restart button.

Once you complete the steps, Windows Update will download and update the computer to version 24H2.

After the upgrade, you can gracefully remove the device from the program from the “Windows Insider Program” settings page by turning on the “Stop getting preview builds” toggle switch. When you opt out of the program, you will continue to receive previews, but only for version 24H2. Once the final version is released, the computer will automatically be removed from the program.

On Windows 10, you have to open Settings > Update & Security > Windows Insider Program and click the “Get started” button to enroll the device in the Dev Channel.

Upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 from ISO file

To upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 with an ISO file, use these steps:

Open UUP Dump page.

Quick tip: Alternatively, if the site is down, you can try (at your own risk) using the https://uup.rg-adguard.net/ page.
Click the Downloads tab.
Select the “Windows 11 Insider Preview” to download the latest (x64) ISO file – for example, build 26052.1100.
Use the “Language” drop-down menu to select the installation language.
Click the Next button.
Select the editions to include in the Windows 11 24H2 ISO file.
Click the Next button.
Select the “Download and convert to ISO” option.
Under the “Conversion options” section, clear all the options.
Click the “Create download package” button to save the tool on the computer.
Open the zip folder on File Explorer.
Click the Extract all button.
Choose the location to extract the files from the Zip folder.
Click the Extract button.
Right-click the uup_download_windows.cmd batch file and select the Run as administrator option.
Click the More info option.
Click the Run anyway button to begin the long process.
Press the “R” key to allow the script to run once, and press Enter.
Press the “0” key when prompted to close the screen.
Right-click the ISO file and select the Mount option.
Click on the mounted drive from the left navigation pane.
Double-click the Setup file to begin the Windows 11 24H2 upgrade process.
(Optional) Click the “Change how Windows Setup downloads updates” option.
Select the “Not right now” option.
Click the Next button.
Click the “I previously installed Windows 11 or Windows 10 on this PC” option.
Click the Enable button (if applicable).

Quick tip: If the option doesn’t work, you may first need to enroll your computer in the Windows Insider Program using the previous steps and then continue with this setup.
Choose the “Keep personal files and apps” option.
Click the Accept button to agree to the terms.
Click the Install button.

If you want to perform a clean installation, click the “Change what to keep” option, select the “Nothing” option, the “Next” button, and then the “Install” button.

Once you complete the steps, the upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 will start, and your previous settings, apps, and files will automatically transfer to the new setup.

The UUP Dump instructions should work on Windows 11 as well as on Windows 10.