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Windows 11 Version 23H2 Will Be Released on September 26

Microsoft announced during its special event today that Windows 11 version 23H2 will be released next week on September 26.

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Microsoft announced during its special event today that Windows 11 version 23H2 will be released next week on September 26. As the company previously explained, this update will be available as an enablement package as it shares the same code base and servicing branch as Windows 11 version 22H2.

Windows 11 version 23H2 will be quite a significant update with lots of AI-themed additions. The new Windows Copilot that Microsoft has been testing with Insiders has been rebranded to just “Copilot,” and Microsoft described it as a cross-device assistant that can use context from conversations you had on your phone. Copilot will also be deeply integrated into Microsoft’s Edge browser.

The next annual update for Windows 11 will also include the following new features:

Modernized File Explorer: File Explorer is getting a new home experience with a redesigned address bar and search box, and a new Gallery feature providing access to your photo collection

Windows Ink Anywhere: Users will now be able to input text with Windows Ink anywhere they can type on Windows.

Native .rar support: Windows 11 is adding support for more archive formats including .rar, .tar, and other archive formats

New Outlook for Windows: This new web-based client has been available in public preview for quite some time and it’s set to replace the Windows Mail and Calendar app.

Dynamic Lighting: Users with devices with RGB lights will now be able to control them from the Settings app

Windows Backup app: This new app will simplify the process of backing up your files, apps, and settings so you can seamlessly restore them on a new Windows 11 PC.

Taskbar updates: Microsoft is bringing back app labels and the never combine mode to the Windows 11 taskbar

AI features in Photos: The Photos app will let users add a background blur effect to images, and it also lets users search for photos stored in OneDrive based on the content of the photos

Snipping Tool updates: Snipping Tool will let users copy text from an image and hide text to protect sensitive information.

Paint updates: Paint is adding support for background removal and layers, and a new AI-powered Cocreator feature is also coming in public preview.

 

[OverHeat]

Dynamic Lighting: Users with devices with RGB lights will now be able to control them from the Settings app


Yessssss no more third party software!!!

 

[Kataploom]

Prompt: "Pre-compile the shaders for the game that is currently downloading in Steam"

 

[Celcius]

I mean, I'm not going to just stop installing updates for my operating system lol

 

[KormaChameleon]

Windows 10 is my last windows, after that I'll be moving over to Linux as Proton/Gamescope is getting better each day.

 

[SJRB]

Native .rar support: Windows 11 is adding support for more archive formats including .rar, .tar, and other archive formats

Wow, rip WinRAR?

 

[winjer]

A few more extras about AI and co-pilot.

 

[Cert.in.Death]

Ah, one step closer to my OS feeding me pre-demand pornography.

Welcome, AI overlords.

 

[poppabk]

None of the features are gonna be used by me, but yeah I will be updating and then being confused for a minute or two over whatever has changed.

 

[Del_X]

Looks like a meaningful upgrade. Finally .rar support

 

[Slicker than your average]

For those who use windows 11. Is it better for gaming yet?

I heard Ryzen processors have poor performance on windows 11.

 

[Magic Carpet]

MY PC refuses to update to Windows 11. It's that old. I've tried the Rufus work arounds but I don't get any updates after that.

 

[Comandr]

It's going to be sad not seeing winrar constantly tell me this is a trial version please buy it

MY PC refuses to update to Windows 11. It's that old. I've tried the Rufus work arounds but I don't get any updates after that.

I have a couple VERY old laptops that I installed 11 on with Ghost Spectre Windows 11. Might be worth a shot.

 

[squarealex]

Full of Telemetry Nightmare

 

[analog_future]

Modernized File Explorer and native .rar/.7z support is nice

 

[nikos]

For those who use windows 11. Is it better for gaming yet?

I heard Ryzen processors have poor performance on windows 11.

Been better for gaming since it released. Same architecture as Windows 10 so I'm not sure why people are so reluctant to update.

There's definitely some optimization to be done for max performance but it's been that way for every version of Windows.

 

[winjer]

Full of Telemetry Nightmare

Give this a try.

 

[M1chl]

Windows 10 is my last windows, after that I'll be moving over to Linux as Proton/Gamescope is getting better each day.

In few years

 

[winjer]

In few years

Is that the boulder from Raiders of the lost Ark?

 

[Melon Husk]

Wow, rip WinRAR?

and paint.net to a small extent.

The copilot is a good rebranding but rebrand the balanced/creative/factual modes too. It should let me pick a personality core like cortana, rover the dog and clippy. Too impersonal by default.

 

[Barakov]

Still on Windows 10.

 

[SlimeGooGoo]

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Good looking out Mirkocrocopsoft!

 

[dotnotbot]

No thanks, 10 is much better.

 

[twilo99]

Both my laptops are on it but I’ve been reluctant to upgrade my gaming machine… I think the time has finally come.

 

[Kilau]

In few years

 

[The Pleasure]

Is that the boulder from Raiders of the lost Ark?

I think it's Skullgirls manifest as a person.

 

[Hero of Spielberg]

In few years

I didn’t know Linux made bed sheets

 

[8BiTw0LF]

Time to move back to linux

 

[Kdad]

Never upgrading to 11, after I'm done with 10 i'll go MacOS or Linux.

 

[Lillie]

Still sticking with 10

 

[Fake]

For those who use windows 11. Is it better for gaming yet?

No. Even worst for old games. Wacraft 3 runs worse here on my 2023 Windows 11 notebook than on my 2011 Windows 7 notebook somehow.

I can't go back to Windows 10 because my machine came with W11, so I highly recommend stick with W10.

 

[Celcius]

Just in case some of y'all are still on windows 10, I just wanted to say that I hopped on Windows 11 since day 1 and it's been fantastic for me.

 

[Kataploom]

I've never had a single issue with Windows 11. I'm fact, it literally solved a bug in Xbox app that has my downloads cancel with some weird error, I couldn't fix that even by doing clean reinstall in a new drive, installing windows 11 is what fixed it.

 

[poodaddy]

In few years

This level of apathy for one's health just depresses me so much. I mean it's genuinely sad, it's as if he doesn't care about himself or his longevity whatsoever.

 

[Hero of Spielberg]

This level of apathy for one's health just depresses me so much. I mean it's genuinely sad, it's as if he doesn't care about himself or his longevity whatsoever.

I don’t think you can make it very far passed 30 in that shape

 

[twilo99]

Still sticking with 10

I've said that about every version I've used and I now about to upgrade my last machine to 11

 

[Lillie]

I've said that about every version I've used and I now about to upgrade my last machine to 11

What do you find gives you value with it - just curious for you personally with your upgrade. Also are you reformatting from scratch when you say upgrade or windows "upgrading" keeping all files, etc.

 

[Dream-Knife]

Idk why windows doesn't just let you choose different guis. Windows 11 UI is fucking awful.

 

[twilo99]

What do you find gives you value with it - just curious for you personally with your upgrade. Also are you reformatting from scratch when you say upgrade or windows "upgrading" keeping all files, etc.

Reformatting is what has kept me from upgrading thus far, so I think I might do just the upgrade first and if there are any issues I will then worry about formatting and starting fresh. I usually always start fresh when I install a new version, but windows 11 is kinda of a "service pack" really so it might be alright.

Not much real value besides some aesthetics like the new task manager and the file explorer. There are a few nice features as well, but really, nothing essential. The new volume mixer is cool, but can get that on 10 with a 3rd party solution anyway.

 

[HTK]

I’ll definitely be upgrading, I don’t have any issues with Windows and I’m pretty happy with Microsoft here.

 

[Tomeru]

Ok I really need to know:

Can I actually gameon linux like I do on windows?

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

Oh god. What is it going to fuck up that’s all I’m worried about.

 

[X-Wing]

“With focus on AI”, I’m so glad I haven’t used windows in years.

 

[X-Wing]

Ok I really need to know:

Can I actually gameon linux like I do on windows?

Yes. Just install Fedora + Stram.

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

Hi, I’m your friendly windows AI - It seems you have clicked the start menu - are you sure you want to delete all the data on C:

 

[Unknown Soldier]

I moved all my machines that run Windows from 10 to 11 late last year. It's not a big deal to me, just disable a few annoying things and you're good.

 

[Drew1440]

It's going to be sad not seeing winrar constantly tell me this is a trial version please buy it

I have a couple VERY old laptops that I installed 11 on with Ghost Spectre Windows 11. Might be worth a shot.

I've always preferred to use 7Zip, better interface and no nagware

 

[Salmon]

Who cares? Windows is the least "personal" OS out there!

 

[Elysium44]

Still on Windows 10 here and will remain so until it's no longer usable.