Microsoft confirms Windows 11 23H2 will not be downloaded via the Media Creation Tool for the time being

Media Creation Tool is a handy tool that allows you to upgrade your PC or do a complete clean install of the latest version of Windows 11. The only purpose of the Media Creation Tool (MCT) is to prepare a drive for installation or create an ISO. While Microsoft offers Windows 11 ISOs through its download page, MCT allows you to customize the media.

When a new Windows feature update is released, it is available almost immediately through various channels, including media creation tools. This time, however, when it comes to the Windows 11 2023 update, there's a brief delay between the official launch and the availability of the media creation tool.

A Microsoft spokesperson said that the Windows 11 2023 update will not be available through the Media Creation Tool until the second or third week of January 2023. The exact details are unclear, but the tech giant is believed to be optimizing the delivery of feature updates through the tool.

I've been told that "optimization" has to do with optimizing download size or improving the installation experience to reduce installation time. Microsoft wants to make sure the upgrade experience is trouble-free before making it available to everyone through one of its most popular channels, the media creation tool.

Whatever the reason, Microsoft is taking several steps to ensure that the Windows 11 2023 update process is as smooth and trouble-free as possible for all users.

Is it worth upgrading to Windows 11 2023 Update?

The short answer is yes; this update is worth your time. The Windows 11 2023 update comes with a lot of nifty features, especially if you're upgrading from an older version like version 21H2 or Windows 10.

For example, this version comes with ungrouping support for the taskbar. For years, users have had access to ungrouping apps and showing labels on the taskbar, but it was removed from the original version of Windows 11.

With Moment 4 or Windows 11 2023 updates, Microsoft will bring back "Ungrouping" of the taskbar, allowing you to view a single instance of an application like File Explorer. Likewise, apps and items on the taskbar can now be quickly identified and switched through the tabs feature, which was also removed from the original version.

There are several other quality improvements in recent Windows updates that make Windows 11 Moment 4 or Windows 11 23H2 an important release.

If you want to install Windows 11 23H2 without using the Media Creation Tool, you can use the Windows Update > Check for Updates > setting or Microsoft's Installation Assistant.

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