Update Windows 11Pro

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Update Windows 11Pro

Martineac Stefan 20

Good evening. I have a DELL all in one, i5 14 generation , 32gb memory - Windows 11 Pro. I can't get past version 26200.7171, after that it doesn't update, nor does it install standalone ( for example the following 26200.7309 ). Thank you !

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Ivan B 107.9K Independent Advisor

Hi,

Are you on build 25h2 or 24h2?

Go to Start > Settings > System > About and tell me which Windows 11 build you are on.

Or

Are you trying to upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Pro?

Follow the procedure below:

Open the command prompt (admin) and run the commands: sfc /scannow and dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth, wait for the process to finish and restart the computer.

Then perform a clean boot and uninstall applications that you do not use if you want.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-execute-a-simple-boot-start-in-windows-da2f9573-6eec-00ad-2f8a-a97a1807f3dd

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Martineac Stefan 20 Reputation points

2026-04-14T20:30:28.26+00:00

Windows 11 Pro , 25H2 , build 26200. 7171. In fact last buils for 25h2 is 26200.8246 . Both commands do not find any error.
sfc /scannow and dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
Ivan B 107.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-04-14T21:33:53.9733333+00:00

Hi,

Access msinfo32.exe in the search bar, take a screenshot, and post it here.

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Martineac Stefan 20 Reputation points

2026-04-14T22:04:41.2366667+00:00

msinfo.txt
Ivan B 107.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-04-14T22:50:35.2333333+00:00

Hii ,

If you have a third-party Antivirus or a VPN on the active computer, if possible, disable it if an error occurs again and test with a different internet on your smartphone to test.

Tried to download via media creation tools at the link below

https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2156295

Select Download tool now, and select Run. You need to be an administrator to run this tool.

If you agree to the license terms, select Accept.

On the What do you want to do? page, select Create installation media for another PC, and then select Next.

The application will automatically identify the correct version of windows 11 for your system, from Next.

Select which media you want to use ISO file. Save an ISO file to your PC

Wait for the application to perform the iso download and after finishing the download it will close automatically.

After downloading, find the Windows 11 ISO file on your PC, right-click and select “Mount”.

If the option is not available, select “Open With” and “Windows Explorer”

Run the “Setup” application, present inside the Windows 11 ISO, to start the installation on the PC.

With the ISO files folder open, click on the “Setup” executable to continue installing Windows 11.

After that, a License Terms window will pop up, here you have to click on the Accept button.

6.Now another “Choose what to keep” window or “Ready to install” window will pop up.

At this point, you need to change some settings. Click the “Change what to keep” link

You can now see the “Choose what to keep” window along with the three options given below:

Select Keep My files and Programs.

Then click on the Next button.

Finally, the Ready to Install window will appear along with the Install button.

In this step, you have to click on the Install button to start reinstalling Windows 11.

During this process, your computer or laptop may restart sometimes.

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Martineac Stefan 20 Reputation points

2026-04-14T23:12:40.55+00:00

It's just an update, from "26200.7171" to "26200.7309" and probably to the last "26200.8246" if it works. The others worked fine. Why fresh installation ?
Ivan B 107.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-04-14T23:15:50.9833333+00:00

Hi,

In this case, the build has the "Get update forced" procedure, installing the latest Windows updates.

Therefore, it has the most recent updates.

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Martineac Stefan 20 Reputation points

2026-04-14T23:45:45.7933333+00:00

Okay, I'll try, but Windows 11 Installation Assistant shows me that I have the latest official version of Windows 11 25H2.
Ivan B 107.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-04-14T23:51:16.0433333+00:00

Hi,

Yes, you are on the latest Build 25h2. The procedure is via ISO to Reinstall Build and install the latest KBs.

Thank you.
Martineac Stefan 20 Reputation points

2026-04-15T00:04:21.8766667+00:00

Well sir thank you for the answers and for the time given to me. If I get the desired result I will write here, maybe in the next days.

Answer 2

On a Windows 11 Pro PC that is already on build 26200.7171 and will not move to a newer build (such as 26200.7309), use a manual installation path and, if needed, an in‑place repair upgrade.

Try installing the standalone MSU correctly
- Go to the Microsoft Update Catalog page for KB5068861.
- Download all MSU files listed for the update that corresponds to your architecture (for example, x64) into a single folder, such as C:\Packages.
- Open an elevated Command Prompt (Run as administrator).
- Run:
```
     DISM /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:C:\Packages\Windows11.0-KB5068861-x64.msu
```
  DISM will automatically detect and install any prerequisite MSU files in that folder in the correct order.
- Alternatively, in an elevated PowerShell window, run:
```
     Add-WindowsPackage -Online -PackagePath "C:\Packages\Windows11.0-KB5068861-x64.msu"
```
- If preferred, each MSU can be installed individually using DISM or Windows Update Standalone Installer in the documented order.
If the update still fails, perform an in‑place repair/upgrade
- Download the latest Windows 11 ISO that matches the current edition and language.
- In Windows, double‑click the ISO to mount it, then run setup.exe from the mounted drive.
- When prompted, choose to keep personal files and apps so that data, apps, and settings are preserved.
- Complete setup and then check Settings > Windows Update again.
If Windows will not boot or is unstable after failed updates
- Boot into Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) by interrupting startup three times (power on, wait for logo, then hold the power button to force off; repeat three times).
- In WinRE, go to Troubleshoot > Advanced options and try Startup Repair or System Restore.
- If those do not resolve the issue, use Troubleshoot > Reset this PC and choose either “Keep my files” or “Remove everything,” then proceed with local reinstall.

Before performing any in‑place upgrade or reset, back up important files to external storage to avoid data loss.

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