Microsoft: PCs running Windows 11 21H2/22H2 will be forced to update to 23H2 next month
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New content has been added to both the Windows 10 and 11 sections. But the first thing you'll notice when you land on the page is a banner about the impending end of support for Windows 10, with Microsoft advising users to plan to upgrade to Windows 11 as soon as possible. The post reads:
Uninstall updates from Windows RE
If you can't access Windows and want to uninstall an update, you can do it from Windows RE. Here's how:
1. Access Windows Recovery Environment.
2. Once in Windows RE, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Uninstall Updates.
3. Select Uninstall latest quality update or Uninstall latest quality update.
As you can see, the first step links to a page detailing WinRE and how to use it. The page also has a warning at the end about BitLocker that links to instructions on recovering your BitLocker key:
Note: If you encrypted your device, you'll need your BitLocker recovery key to use certain tools.
BitLocker and Auto-DE are the biggies this time around on Windows 11 24H2, and in case you didn't know, Microsoft has recently once again emphasized the indispensable role of security-related system requirements like TPM and Secure Boot, as well as WinRE for the Windows 11 environment.
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