So my pc system settings say I'm on windows 11 pro but windows update says "Get the new version of windows to stay up to date Your version of windows has reached the end of service"

Hi,

I went thru each step reading the instructions, etc....and well, it just won't compute in my brain, sorry, did not do any of them as have to create account, or can't do it not the administrator, etc.....

You had mentioned in an earlier message if I wanted to go to 24H2, you would send me that link, so lets give that a try...

I did try to send you this message last night after I sent you the pics, but it would not go thru.....would it be easier for you to email me directly, if so, please do....I am sorry...I just don't want to kill my computer by doing something wrong w/any of those steps, most can't do anyway as need password, etc.....

Thanks,

Claudia

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Hi

,I will be trying a couple of your suggested steps soon.......system still says need updated version of Windows 11

But to give you an idea of what I have, took a pic of what my system is, and a pic when I click on the Windows 11 Install Assistant..

Wish me luck, I need it...hahaha...

Claudia

Good Morning,

Yes, what you say and how you put it does make sense...

When I went to bed last night, the "UPDATE SYSTEM" says 23H2 downloaded and was successfully installed. But when I went to check it this morning, it still says, need new version, etc. and so on....so when I get home tonight, I will give it another try with the couple steps you mentioned, hope I don't mess it up.....

Will let you know,

Claudia

Hello,

The Installation Assistant and the other methods I've listed upgrades your PC to the newest version of Windows 11 (24H2).

Even if you already have Windows 11, that's just a way to "circumvent" Windows Update and get to the latest version.

Think of it as a shortcut to get your groceries . Your laptop is your house and it goes to the store (Windows Update) to get new updates. That process could take a while. But, the Media Creation Tool and the ISO is a delivery service where you can get your stuff faster. Does that make more sense?

Also, the Installation Assistant isn't very helpful in upgrading your PC, so using the other two methods would usually suffice.

Since 23H2 won't be going out of support and you don't necessarily want to upgrade just yet, you will be just fine staying on the Windows version that you already have.

Hope this clears things up.

Hi Again,

Well, I said I was going to try tomorrow night, but I briefly read thru the different steps on what you suggested, do this, download that, etc....well, after reading it and reading the instructions, it really flipped me out, I don't understand half of what is being said, download this, do that, harddrive this, Zipfile that....etc..

Sorry to say, what is suggested is way over my head, don't understand half of it, so I am going to pass on it, I will just have to live with Windows 11 Home with no upgrades. You did suggest in another message to download the installation assistant and follow instructions to get Windows 11. I already have the installation assistant in my downloads folder and it says "click here to download Windows 11"...should I give that a try even though I already have Windows 11 Home? That sounds like the easiest way to go, worth a try, but won't do it will tomorrow night.......thoughts?

Claudia