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Windows 11 Update - You're up to date - Your device is missing important security updates...

Anonymous
2024-12-11T20:38:39+00:00

After a recent Windows update, I noticed an issue on a few test computers. Although they indicate that they are up-to-date, a message appears stating: "Your device is missing important security updates. Make sure to keep your device on and plugged in so updates can complete." These computers are running Windows 11, but they are not officially compatible with the operating system. Could this incompatibility be causing the issue? Can anyone confirm or provide insights? Windows Pro Version is 21H2 (OS Build 22000.2538)

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  1. John DeV 162.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-12-11T21:41:41+00:00

    Please check and try the tutorial guide in the link below on How to Upgrade Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported hardware via In-place upgrade.

    https://pureinfotech.com/install-windows-11-24h...

    Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns by clicking the "Reply" button at the end of my response. I will appreciate it.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-01-30T14:58:31+00:00

    okay so right now what can i do how to solve this problem can anyone tell me please

    I have fixed this problem today!

    I have ran the below commands in terminal admin:

    1. Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /checkhealth
    2. Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /scanhealth
    3. Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /Restorehealth
    4. sfc /scannow
    5. Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /AnalyzeComponentStore
    6. Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup
    7. chkdsk /f /r

    Rebooted the system.

    Ran the Windows Update Troubleshooter.

    Finally I ran the Windows 11 Installation Assistant and finally the updates have processed.

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  3. John DeV 162.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-12-11T21:10:35+00:00

    Hi, good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

    You will receive this type of error in Windows Update settings if you are not on the latest version of Windows 11 24H2.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-12-31T19:11:53+00:00

    I've just used the method suggested in the blog post linked by John DeV below on a Skylake (Gen 6) laptop which was "stuck" on 23H2. I downloaded the ISO, mounted it in the current Windows installation, and used the command:

    setup.exe /product server

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-04-08T08:40:44+00:00

    I just had this problem on windows 11. I went to advanced options under windows update and it gave me the option to select "optional updates." I did that and now it's good.

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