Windows 11, version 24H2 won't install

Anonymous
2024-11-14T16:51:47+00:00

Hello

I never had any problems with my PC .

Windows 11, version 24H2 update is ready to install, I approve the restart, it starts working, stops at 68% for 5 minutes, then restarts and turns off PC. When I booth back, it simply wants to download it and install it again.

Troubleshooter shows Error but offers no solution.

I have downloaded the ISO and followed all instructions, but 26% in, the installer just stops all goes back to windows and says Windows 11 instalation failed.

Any ideas?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-03-30T12:28:40+00:00

    Hi JariVolanen,

    I don't work for Microsoft. I'm just a volunteer here. I don't know anyone at Microsoft. If you need to send feedback to Microsoft, you may use the Feedback Hub (Win+F). I agree that 24H2 is causing problems in many systems. Since 23H2 will be supported till Nov, users can defer the 24H2 update using the registry, GPO, or InControl. https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/discussions/microsoft-intune/temporarily-block-windows-11-24h2-feature-update/4272346

    Thanks for the useful link.

    But ... it says there: "This policy will not work for the Windows 11 Home edition."

    Is this true?🤔

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  2. Ramesh 181.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-03-30T12:52:04+00:00

    Thanks for the useful link.

    But ... it says there: "This policy will not work for the Windows 11 Home edition."

    Is this true?🤔

    Yes, looks like the registry edit is unsupported in Home Edition. Deliberately triggering a gated block (e.g., having <20 GB of free space on the OS partition or creating a wallpaper registry key to inform the appraiser that a 3rd party wallpaper customization app is installed) should prevent the 24H2 upgrade from being installed automatically via Windows Update. It's a hackish way to stop the 24H2 feature update, but it works.

    If you're facing issues with the 24H2 setup, please feel free to start a new thread and post the logs there. We'll be glad to assist you.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-03-30T13:29:34+00:00

    Yes, looks like the registry edit is unsupported in Home Edition. Deliberately triggering a gated block (e.g., having <20 GB of free space on the OS partition or creating a wallpaper registry key to inform the appraiser that a 3rd party wallpaper customization app is installed) should prevent the 24H2 upgrade from being installed automatically via Windows Update. It's a hackish way to stop the 24H2 feature update, but it works.

    If you're facing issues with the 24H2 setup, please feel free to start a new thread and post the logs there. We'll be glad to assist you.

    Thanks - but I upgraded to 24H2 on my Windows 11 Pro computer easily, without any problems, last November using the Windows 11 Installation Assistant.😀

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-03-30T13:39:59+00:00

    Yes, looks like the registry edit is unsupported in Home Edition. Deliberately triggering a gated block (e.g., having <20 GB of free space on the OS partition or creating a wallpaper registry key to inform the appraiser that a 3rd party wallpaper customization app is installed) should prevent the 24H2 upgrade from being installed automatically via Windows Update. It's a hackish way to stop the 24H2 feature update, but it works.

    If you're facing issues with the 24H2 setup, please feel free to start a new thread and post the logs there. We'll be glad to assist you.

    Thanks - but I upgraded to 24H2 on my Windows 11 Pro computer easily, without any problems, last November using the Windows 11 Installation Assistant.😀

    The clock is ticking either way.

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-04-04T12:26:30+00:00

    FINALLY! After trying to innstall this update with nothing but failure since November - it seems like the last try succeeded. Gave up actively trying to fix the issue mid January. Paused automatic updates for 3-5 weeks and waited for the retry to fail once a month after that. But today - it works. Low and behold..

    Think I might have to do a little celebration dance later today. Never thought this day would come.

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