Guide to download and install Windows 11 23H2
It is not the most recent update to Windows 11, but it is the one that is most highly rated by users. While we wait for the numerous errors that version 11 24H2 presents to be resolved (Microsoft is working on it), here is a practical guide to download and install Windows 11 23H2.
With the 23H2 update, implemented at the end of 2023 under the codename Sun Valley 3, the operating system incorporated new and interesting functionalities, as well as important improvements aimed at providing a smoother user experience. For this reason, it is still fully valid. What's more, if you use Windows 11 and have not yet updated to this version, you should do so now.
Here is a list of reasons to update to Windows 11 23H2:
Better overall performance, thanks to intelligent optimization of resource management and faster startup.
New features available, such as greater integration with AI.
More security, with the latest critical updates to protect our equipment from attacks and threats.
Better support for recent hardware.
Requirements to install Windows 11 23H2
Before starting the update of our equipment, it is necessary to verify that it meets all the necessary requirements. Although we have already discussed this in other entries in this blog, it never hurts to remember what the updated minimum requirements required by Windows 11 are:
Processor: 1 GHz or higher, with 2 or more cores in a compatible 64-bit processor or SoC.
RAM: 4 GB or higher.
Storage: 64 GB minimum.
Trusted Platform Module TPM 2.0.
Screen: Greater than 9 inches with HD resolution (720p).
To perform the check quickly and easily, instead of going over these points one by one, it is more convenient to use Microsoft's PC Health Check tool.
Preliminary checks
Once the minimum requirements have been verified, it is prudent to carry out a series of preliminary actions so that the installation of Windows 11 23H2 can be carried out without problems. There are three simple points:
Make a backup copy of our files, avoiding the risk of losing any during the installation process.
Install the latest updates for the current version, which we can easily do from Windows Update.
Free up disk space, since the 23H2 update will need it.
Downloading and installing Windows 11 23H2
There are several options for downloading Windows 11 23H2. This update may already be available on Windows Update, which makes the process much easier. If not, you can create an installation media (such as a bootable USB), although the easiest and quickest way is to go directly to the Microsoft Installation Assistant.
Once the update has been downloaded, the installation will depend on the download mode chosen.
From Windows Update
In this case, you just have to follow the instructions on the screen. The system will restart several times during the installation until it is complete.
From a bootable USB
What is known as a "clean installation" is a slightly slower process than the other options. Basically, it is like installing the system from scratch. These are the steps to follow:
First, we connect the USB to the computer.
Then we restart the computer and access the boot menu by repeatedly pressing the F2, F12, or ESC keys.
Next, we select the USB as the boot device.
Finally, we follow the instructions that are displayed on the screen to install Windows 11 23H2.
Using the Microsoft Installation Assistant
From this link on the Microsoft website, you have to choose the update and click on the "Download now" button. That's it. The system will take care of proceeding with the update and notifying us when the process has concluded.
IMPORTANT: Whichever method you choose, it is essential to have a stable Internet connection throughout the installation process to avoid interruptions and possible data loss.
Initial configuration after installation
To start enjoying the new features and benefits of Windows 11 23H2, once the installation is complete, you need to configure the system correctly:
Set up your Microsoft account, logging in as a user. This allows you to synchronize settings, applications, and OneDrive files.
Customize your system from the “Personalization” option within the Settings menu. There you can adjust the appearance, as well as configure Snap Layouts and other productivity tools according to your own tastes and preferences.installation, which forces us to go to the manufacturer's website to download and install the latest drivers.
Once we have updated to Windows 11 23H2 we will find a modernized, more secure and efficient operating system. Whatever the method chosen to do so, the result will be highly positive: an improved user experience and a PC perfectly prepared to face any challenge.
Install drivers and other updates. Sometimes drivers may be missing after