microsoft has the signature for Windows 11 22H2 now completed. It is 99.99% sure that Windows 11 22H2 will be 22621. Already in the run-up there were reports that Microsoft is now making it difficult to create a local account or install offline.
That is true so far. Not only Windows 11 Home but also Pro now officially requires an internet connection for you to reinstall it. Since it only refers to the new installation. Also, there is no longer the option to create a local account right away. This selection has been rationalized. But that’s just the official version.
If you still want to install offline, you can continue to do so. There are tricks that work from the beginning. I just tried it with two new installations. For an installation without internet, there are currently two different variants, which we will show you in our Wiki in Section 2 have described.
If you want to install Windows 11 22H2 Home or Pro (Consumer) online, but with a local account, you can still enter a fake email address. have that too us with us on the wiki described and it still works.
If you’ve installed Windows 11 22H1 on unsupported hardware, you don’t need sleepless nights either. Even if the upgrade is not offered or you already have a On-site update want to switch to Windows 11 22H2 you can too. how we had you already described here. Insiders will still know this trick.
This would ensure updates until October 2024. Because these are also coming if you don’t have compatible hardware and are still using Windows 11. We already know. Here’s a breakdown of the new features you can expect to find in Windows 11 22H2:
Another note: Windows 11 22H2 is now closed, which means that now (if absolutely nothing shows up) we will only receive updates. The official distribution will take a few more months. As with the first Windows 11, there will be a few updates before Microsoft officially announces 22621.xxx as the official release.