How to get the Windows 11 version 23H2 with Copilot on your PC
The Windows 11 2023 Update is here, and you have four ways to install it.
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TheWindows 11 2023 Update (23H2)is now rolling out for compatible devices with many of the new features and improvements.
Windows 11 version 23H2 is a minor cumulative update that doesn’t require reinstallation on devices already running version 22H2. However, for devices that didn’t install the September or October update, version 23H2 will install all the new features and changes. Also, if you upgrade from an older release orWindows 10, the device will undergo the complete upgrade process.
In addition, this new version will roll out slowly in stages, starting with computers known to have a good upgrade experience, which means that not every device will receive the update on day one.
If you have a computer with no compatibility issues, the option to update will be available within a few days of the official release date. However, it will take some time until the 2023 Update reaches everyone. If you don’t want to wait, it’s possible to manually trigger the upgrade in at least four ways, including using Windows Update, Installation Assistant, Media Creation Tool, and ISO file.
Thishow-to guidewill walk you through installing the Windows 11 2023 update with Copilot on your desktop, laptop, or tablet.
Important:Although this is a non-destructive process, there is always a chance of something going wrong during and after the upgrade. You should consider creating atemporary backup before proceeding. You’ve been warned.
How to install Windows 11 2023 update with Copilot from Settings
These instructions apply to download the 2023 Update on devices running version 22H2, and when available, you can use the steps to upgrade to version 23H2.
Get the Windows Central Newsletter
All the latest news, reviews, and guides for Windows and Xbox diehards.
To install the Windows 11 2023 update (or version 23H2) through the Windows Update settings, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the installation process will apply the update on the device without reinstalling the entire operating system.
If the feature update isn’t available, it’s probably because the new version is still not ready for your software and hardware configuration. Also, using a different method to update is not recommended, as you may run into issues.
How to install Windows 11 the 2023 update with Copilot from Installation Assistant
These instructions are meant to upgrade a device to Windows 11 version 23H2. If you use these steps before the new version becomes available, it won’t work.
To upgrade the system to the Windows 11 2023 Update with the Installation Assistant tool, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the tool will install the new version of Windows 11, preserving your files, settings, and apps. However, this process will perform a complete reinstallation of the operating system.
How to install Windows 11 2023 update with Copilot from Media Creation Tool
Similar to the Installation Assistant, these instructions apply to upgrade a device from an older version to 23H3 when the new version becomes available, not before.
Although you can longer use the Media Creation Tool to perform an in-place upgrade, you can use the tool to create a USB bootable media to upgrade.
This method will perform a complete reinstallation of the operating system. If upgrading from version 22H2, you don’t need to use this method. You should upgrade using the Windows Update settings.
To use the Media Creation Tool to create a USB media to upgrade a device, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the Windows setup will proceed with the in-place upgrade to the 2023 Update on your computer.
How to install Windows 11 2023 update with Copilot from ISO file
Alternatively, instead of getting the Media Creation Tool, you can download the ISO file of the Windows 11 2023 Update to upgrade the system. (Microsoft is expected to update the ISO file after releasing version 23H2 later in the year. If you try to use the ISO file before the new is available, the setup will install version 22H2.)
To upgrade to the Windows 11 2023 Update using the official ISO file, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the device will upgrade to the 2023 Update, preserving your files, settings, and apps.
More resources
For more helpful articles, coverage, and answers to common questions about Windows 10 and Windows 11, visit the following resources:
Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
