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
    2022-11-03T07:21:43+00:00

    I have outlined three possible solutions depending on your situation.

    • If you want 22H2 for the file explorer tabs, you may need to check for extra updates AFTER you install 22H2.

    Solution 1

    Major Windows upgardes are blocked because you have an active work or school account.

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    If your computer is provisioned for a Work or School acccount (see Settings / Accounts / Access Work or Shcool), you will be blocked from updating to 22H2. This is easily fixed by going to Settings / Accounts then disconnecting from your Work or School account. Although you will no lose access to email, file sharing and other resources from your organisation, you can proceeed with the upgrade and then reconnect the account again once the upgrade is complete.

    Notes

    1. The update will become available in Settiungs / System / Windows Update after you disconnect from your Work or School account.
    2. Once you disconnect your Work or School account, do not tempt fate by opening email or other work/school apps until after you have downloded and installed the 22H2 update.
    3. None of your work or school information is lost, all access is restored once you reconnect your work or school account after the upgrade.

    Solution 2

    You are using missing or outdated drivers.

    Microsoft has blockers that prevent some PCs from downloading the update due to potential issues such as incompatile software/hardware or missing drivers.

    To check your drivers, open Device Manager and find any devices or interfaces that have a yellow exclamation mark next to them. These devices will require a driver update.

    Solution 3

    You do not have administrator access to your system.

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    Open Settings / Accounts and click your profile name in the top left-hand corner to reveal your account status (example above). You will not be able to run the update if you are not using an Administator level account.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-10-28T19:05:15+00:00

    Interesting! I guess one does have to continually check the manufacturer driver updates. Thanks for your reply, Sumit!

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  3. 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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  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
    2022-10-28T14:32:57+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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