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Lately, I have a message stuck in my Windows Update that I think is associated with certain applications, like the Xbox Game Bar, not working properly. I attached an image of my Windows Update; I have already clicked 'Check for updates' several times, but nothing... My computer is currently running Windows 11 Pro version 21H2. I think it is highly recommended to update to 22H2, but I can't.

Answer 1

Your Windows version is 4 years out of date and no longer supported, even version 22H2 now is no longer supported, the most successful method to bring Windows 11 fully up to date is to use the Windows 11 ISO.

You will need at least 40GB of free space on your C drive for the update.

Please ensure you download the ISO in the same language as you use for the Windows UI, follow the steps, this is then not like re-installing Windows, it is just like an update and your personal files, settings and installed software will not be affected.

Click this link:

https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11

to download the Windows 11 ISO

When the ISO file completes downloading

Disconnect from the Internet

Disconnect all external devices with the exception of a mouse or keyboard.

Temporarily disable any 3rd party Anti-virus you may have installed

Then, in Windows File Explorer, double click the ISO and then run Setup.exe and select the Install option.

Very Important - ensure you select the option to keep your files and apps.