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. Sumit 44,431 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-10-28T13:55:32+00:00

    A reinstall is different from a manual upgrade - in the latter everything is kept(just a manual method of update). See the article for complete instructions.

    If Check for updates does not work too - it means your PC drivers aren't ready.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-10-28T14:15:23+00:00

    There isn't any practical difference in "manual upgrade" as you call it, and a re-install where you keep everything.

    And this is splitting hairs over an unrelated issue. Inherently unhelpful.

    The only mildly helpful comment is "it means your PC drivers aren't ready." - Can you elaborate further on that? Can you give an example on how to verify the "readiness" of the drivers?

    If not, then it is better to allow someone who actually _can_ further this discussion to get a chance at replying.

    Thanks.

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  3. Sumit 44,431 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-10-28T14:32:57+00:00

    Why you do not want to try Installation Assistant which is Microsoft's recommended thing is beyond me. If there are incompatiblity issues, the Assistant would tell you so.

    Your other answer is better described in the known issues section in this page:

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/status-windows-11-22h2

    TLDR: If you have a specific version of Intel SST audio driver, or a specific version of Printer driver, the update would not be offered to you, until the drivers update on your device, which is manufacturer's responsibility.

    There might be other blocks, but Microsoft might not disclose officially.

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-10-28T14:43:23+00:00

    If this indeed should be Driver related, is Microsoft going to adjust the update to fit everyone's outdated drivers or is that a responsibility that is ours and if so, that 'could' mean, some will not be receiving 22H2 because they're not skilled enough to know how to do that. Is that a fair assumption?

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  5. Sumit 44,431 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-10-28T15:14:07+00:00

    New drivers are usually the responsibility of the manufacturer as they know better about their hardware, but Microsoft works closely with OEMs to fix the root cause.

    Over the time everyone would get 22H2 as soon as OEMs push new drivers fixing the block. The timeframe might vary.

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