With the release of the final version of Windows 11 23H2, the latest feature update o feature update, Microsoft has started distributing the same package through Windows Update. The availability of Windows 11 23H2, however, is not fixed simultaneously for the entire user base. In fact, those who use Windows 11, exactly as with the previous update, will notice the presence of Windows 11 23H2 on the Windows Update screen at different times. In this article we focus on the approach to follow to update to Windows 11 23H2 from 22H2, even on machines that do not meet the minimum requirements.
How to upgrade to Windows 11 23H2 from 22H2
However, there is a unique aspect to Windows 11 23H2. Microsoft has pointed out that Windows 11 23H2 shares the basis of the previous 22H2: the system files on which the two packages are built are absolutely identical. The new features of Windows 11 23H2 are already included in the latest monthly quality update for Windows 11 22H2, but are in an inactive and dormant state. These new features remain inactive until specifically enabled via a special enablement packagea sort of quick-installation “switch” that activates all the new features contained in Windows 11 23H2.
We have already seen in the article dedicated to how to update Windows 11, that the enabling package mechanism is widely used for quarterly feature updates called Moments. Apparently, though, Microsoft now seems to be extending the same mode of operation including annual feature updates. At least to update to Windows 11 23H2 from 22H2.
Update to Windows 11 23H2 even unsupported systems
The transition from a feature update to the other of Windows 11 is in any case comparable to the installation of one new version of the Microsoft operating system. You can install the update through Windows Update, by using the Windows 11 Setup Assistant, or by starting an in-place installation. L’in-place installation is achieved by downloading the Windows 11 ISO file by double clicking on the name of the ISO file File Explorer (this assigns a drive letter to the contents of the ISO file) and finally executing the file setup.exe.
Per update to Windows 11 23H2 Even unsupported systems, you can follow the same general guidelines to install Windows 11 on an incompatible PC. This way you will avoid the requirements checks basic practice when starting the installation procedure feature update.
Per passare da Windows 11 22H2 a 23H2 very simply, even in the case of machines that on paper could not use Windows 11, it is sufficient to follow an even simpler procedure:
- To type
cmdin the Windows 11 search box and press Enter. - Give the command
wmic qfe | find "KB5031455"to check for the Windows 11 Moment 4 update. - Install the update KB5027397or theenablement package which enables, as seen previously, the Windows 11 23H2 package.
