Why am I still not receiving the 22h2 update for Windows 11 even though my device is compatible and meets the minimum specifications by much

Anonymous
2022-09-24T15:35:08+00:00

Hello,

I hope you can help me with this fast as you can and thank you... :

Why am I still not receiving the 22h2 update for Windows 11 even though my device is compatible and meets the minimum specifications by much and I have already installed the latest Windows 11 version, but it has been several days since the release of update 22h2 and I still haven't received it in the settings of Windows update, knowing that I currently live in Saudi Arabia, in the Middle East. I hope someone can tell me why I haven't received the update yet? Do I have to wait a few more days? Is it completely safe without any difference that the update might happen manually? And also will it be Better if it must be updated from Windows Updates from Settings, or download it from the Internet manually?,

I apologize but I want to know about this, I hope someone can answer me as soon as possible and thank you very much.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-10-28T11:10:29+00:00

    I have two laptops ( Surface Book with "sideloaded" Windows 11 and ThinkPad P53s with properly installed Windows 11) and neither has gotten the update to date.

    What I would like to know how to do is how to check whether one of the "stoppers" (and which one) are stopping it - or if it's just some bad luck being last in the queue...

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-10-28T12:55:02+00:00

    Can you give an example of a Stopper?

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-10-28T13:24:39+00:00

    I have no direct proof of such entities - but it has been mentioned in other threads that incompatible hardware, drivers, software and various other things may attribute to 22H2 not showing up [being put on hold].

    That there are such mechanisms is of course pure speculation if we don't have examples of them - but I'm just calling for "proof" :) I'd like them to exist - because then there may be a valid and healthy reason for why I'm not seeing the update. And I could check why - leading me to possibly fix my situation.

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  4. Sumit 44,431 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-10-28T13:36:16+00:00

    Currently, everyone should be offered 22H2 if you press Check for updates button manually, and there is no safeguard hold.

    Windows 11, version 22H2 known issues and notifications | Microsoft Learn

    We are entering a new phase of the rollout forWindows 11, version 22H2and we are increasing its availability to all whocheck for updateson eligible Windows devices. Note that, if we detect that your device might have an issue, such as an application incompatibility, we might put a safeguard hold in place and not offer the update until that issue is resolved. Information regarding safeguard holds is available below on this page. Users who are interested in experiencing the latest feature update can choose to do so by opening Windows Update Settings and selectingCheck for updates*. If your device is ready, you will see the option toDownload and install. For more information on this update experience,watch this video.*To learn more about the status of the Windows 11, version 22H2 rollout and safeguard holds which might be applied to your device, bookmark this page.Learn more about the ways to install Windows 11.

    You can always update manually if you want.

    Install Windows 11 22H2 update manually or offline - Your Windows Guide

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-10-28T13:48:15+00:00

    I realize I can reinstall Windows to get the functionality - that however is not what I am seeking. Offering that as a solution is to offer a man a full meal when he asks you why the tap does not dispense water to drink.

    As it is, yes, everyone SHOULD have 22H2 by now.

    No, not everyone IS getting 22H2 - and we don't know _why_.

    It's that "_why_" that is important.

    Not how we may circumvent the problem.

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