Windows 11 update wants me to install 25H2 again?

Hi Philip,

Build 26200.9539 is also 25H2.

If it's failing is it giving you a message why?

Try delete this Registry Key, restart the PC

and try the update again

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsSelfHost.

Hi Philip,

The build you're on only came out on Tues.

Don't go by the 25H2, go by the build # 26200.9445.

Is there a fail error showing in Windows

Update History for the update you say is failing?

I ask because there was a 26200.9539 that

came out today.

If the issue persists, please try performing an In-place Upgrade. It will definitely help in resolving update errors. Performing this can repair broken operating system files while your personal files, settings and installed applications will not be removed.

Few things to check

Unplug all external peripherals except for the Mouse, Keyboard, and LAN cable before starting

Disable or uninstall any third-party antivirus program to prevent it from interfering with the upgrade

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/4252110/how-to-run-in-place-upgrade-in-windows-11?forum=windows-all&referrer=answers

Please try the additional methods below.

• Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter Open Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters > Windows Update > Run troubleshooter
• Make sure Windows Update and Background Intelligent Transfer services are available and running. Press Windows key+R to open Run then type: services.msc Press Enter to open Services app Double-click Background Intelligent Transfer Service. If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK. If the status is Running, right click then select Restart Double-click Windows Update. If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK. If the status is Running, right click then select Restart
• Please try to run SFC and DISM to check for any system errors and corrupted files.  https://support.microsoft.com/windows/using-system-file-checker-in-windows-365e0031-36b1-6031-f804-8fd86e0ef4ca  Restart your computer
• Reset Windows Update components manually  Press Windows key+X then select either Windows PowerShell (Admin) or Terminal (Admin) Copy each command line into PowerShell or Terminal, and then press Enter (one line at a time).

              net stop bits
              net stop wuauserv
              net stop appidsvc
              net stop cryptsvc
              Del "%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\*.*"
              rmdir %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution /S /Q
              rmdir %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 /S /Q
              regsvr32.exe /s atl.dll
              regsvr32.exe /s urlmon.dll
              regsvr32.exe /s mshtml.dll
              netsh winsock reset
              netsh winsock reset proxy
              net start bits
              net start wuauserv
              net start appidsvc
              net start cryptsvc
  

• If the issue persists, open Settings > System > Recovery.

Few things to check on the PC

• Unplug all external peripherals except for the Mouse, Keyboard, and LAN cable before starting
• Disable or uninstall any third-party Antivirus program to prevent it from interfering with the upgrade

Under Fix problems using Windows Update, click Reinstall Now

Once completed, your system will restart.

Hi, good day!

Since you are already running Windows 11 25H2, Windows Update should not normally be asking you to install the same feature version again. Since this started immediately after KB5124008, it may be related to Windows Update detecting the feature update incorrectly rather than actually requiring another 25H2 upgrade.

Please try pausing Windows Update first, then restart your computer. After the restart, go back to Settings > Windows Update, resume updates, and check if Windows Update still offers Windows 11 25H2 again.

I look forward to receiving your update and I'm willing to collaborate with you till we resolve the issue. Do keep me informed by clicking "Add comment" below.