Windows 11 24H2 is the next major release of Microsoft’s operating system. This version is particularly significant because it will be pre-installed on the new Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon processors for Windows Insider users.
However, there has been an unexpected development: Microsoft removed Windows 11 24H2 from the Release Preview Channel without prior notice. This move has raised questions and speculation among users and insiders alike, as the Release Preview Channel is typically where final testing and polishing occur before a broad release.
The exact reasons for this removal are unclear, leaving many to wonder about this vital update’s future timeline and availability.
Could Windows Recall be the culprit?
Microsoft has not provided a specific reason for removing Windows 11 24H2 from the Release Preview Channel. Brandon LeBlanc, Senior Program Manager at Windows Insider, mentioned that “they are working on 24H2 returning to RP soon.”
This decision coincides with recent changes to Windows Recall following a reputational crisis due to significant security vulnerabilities. This timing suggests a possible connection between the two events, as noted by user Albacore.
There is no additional information about the removal, but it’s expected that Windows 11 24H2 will return to the Release Preview Channel shortly. Users testing it report performing better than previous versions, 22H2 and 23H2. Users can still install it via ISO until it’s available again in Release Preview.
