For Windows 11 Home 22H2, the simplest path is to upgrade through Windows Update first:
- Open Start > Settings > Windows Update.
- Select Check for updates.
- If the upgrade is available, install Feature Update to Windows 11, version 23H2.
Important details:
- Devices updating from Windows 11 version 22H2 to 23H2 use an enablement package, so the upgrade is designed to be small and quick, with one restart.
- To get 23H2 through Windows Update, the device must already be on Windows 11, version 22H2 and have October 31, 2023—KB5031455 or a later cumulative update installed.
- If Windows Update does not offer the newer version, a commonly used fallback is the Windows 11 Installation Assistant or a Windows 11 ISO from the official Windows 11 download page.
If the PC is managed by an organization, the IT administrator may control when the upgrade is offered.
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