24H2 and 25H2 share the same code base, to resolve the 25H2 update loop, the best option is to use the small enablement package to perform the 25H2 update.
Windows 11, version 25H2 update loop
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Govinda
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It's been I don't know how many weeks and I don't know how many tries to get through this update.
I press "Download & install"
Some time passes, and it completes "successfully"
I press "Check for updates", and again it offers the same update.
Winver reveals the update didn't really come through.
Above is a screenshot right after another "successful completion"
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
Answer accepted by question author
DaveM121
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DaveM121 894.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-12-09T12:01:17.47+00:00 That enablement package should be compatible with your system, I think there is something wrong with the update process on your system, it is not really recognizing the version of Windows 11 installed.
Open the Settings App.
Go to System - Recovery.
Click the 'Reinstall Now' button in the 'Fix problems with Windows Updates' section, then wait for that process to complete, this process will not affect your files, settings or installed apps.
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Govinda 20 Reputation points
2025-12-10T09:16:18.3066667+00:00 Hooray! 'Fix problems' was what did it. Didn't even need the enablement package in the end.
Appreciate you!
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DaveM121 894.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-12-10T09:17:06.9333333+00:00 Glad to help!
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