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My PC wont download win10 22h2, so I cant upgrade to Win11, is there a workaround?

Judah .L. Phelps 0 Reputation points
2026-02-11T16:50:59.35+00:00

My PC is eligible to upgrade to Win 11, but Win 11 wont upload until I am on newest version of Win 10, but 22h2 wont download.

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  1. DaveM121 852K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-11T17:26:20.4266667+00:00

    If version 22H2 is not installing correctly, your current version of Windows 10 may be very old and that is blocking the update, I need some information so I can provide you with the best solution to bring WIndows 10 up to date, so you can then upgrade to Windows 11.

    1

    Click your Start Button, type winver and hit Enter

    Please provide a screenshot of the resulting dialog.

    2

    Click your Start Button, then just type msinfo and press Enter, please provide a screenshot of the resulting System Information window.

  2. Q&A Assist
    2026-02-11T16:51:13.1833333+00:00
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    If your PC is unable to download Windows 10 version 22H2, which is necessary for upgrading to Windows 11, there are a few potential workarounds you can try:

    1. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter: This built-in tool can help identify and fix issues with Windows Update. You can find it in Settings under Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters.
    2. Check for Storage Space: Ensure that you have enough storage space available on your device. You can free up space by deleting temporary files and using Disk Cleanup.
    3. Manual Installation: If Windows Update continues to fail, you can manually download the Windows 10 version 22H2 update from the Microsoft Update Catalog. This may bypass the issues you're experiencing with the automatic update.
    4. Use the Windows 11 Installation Assistant: If you can get Windows 10 updated to a version that is close to 22H2, you might be able to use the Windows 11 Installation Assistant directly to upgrade to Windows 11.
    5. Check Compatibility: Ensure that your hardware meets the requirements for Windows 10 version 22H2 and Windows 11. You can use the PC Health Check tool from Microsoft to verify this.

    If these steps do not resolve the issue, consider seeking further assistance from Microsoft support or forums dedicated to Windows troubleshooting.

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