How to install the Windows 11 2022 update

The Windows 11 2022 Update is publicly available today as the first major update since Microsoft introduced Windows 11 last year. Also known as Windows 11 Version 22H2, the update is available for both Windows 11 devices and devices currently running Windows 10. Although Microsoft says the update will be rolled out gradually, Windows users should be able to start checking for the downloadable update right away.

Getting the latest Windows 11 system version should be easy as you can easily check if your device is ready for update in your settings. Microsoft has determined that the only thing likely to stop users from downloading and installing the version 22H2 update are quality assurances that it has put in place, such as: B. Application Incompatibility. In such cases, Microsoft may restrict or ban an update until the problem is resolved. Visit the Windows Release Health site to learn more about how app incompatibility can affect your ability to install the Windows 11 2022 update.

How to update from Windows 11

Upgrading to Windows 11 version 22H2 is pretty easy if you are coming from an earlier version of Windows 11. If your device hasn’t notified you of a new system update, you can use the instructions below to check for the update in Settings.

Step 1: Open Windows Update Settings by going to settings > windows update.

Step 2: Choose Check for updates.

Step 3: If the update is available, click download now. The download will begin and you can continue using your PC until it is complete. When the download is complete, you will be prompted to restart your PC. When it’s done, Windows 11 is installed!

How to update from Windows 10

Upgrading to Windows 11 Version 22H2 from Windows 10 may require a bit more work as you need to make sure your device meets the minimum system requirements to run Windows 11.

You can do this by using the PC Health Check app, which you can find by searching for “PC Health Check” in the system tray and selecting it from the list of results. This app will help you determine your device’s eligibility for the Windows 11 version 22H2 update and the next steps you can take if your device is not eligible.

It should be noted that the eligibility requirements for Windows 11 have not changed in the update.

If your PC meets the requirements, follow the same instructions as listed above.

With the release of Windows 11 last year, Microsoft announced that it will now be rolling out annual updates that are a culmination of what the brand has been developing over the past 12 months. Some new features in this update include live subtitles, an update to File Explorer, and a more customizable Start menu.

Still on Windows 10? Well, it will still get its own annual updates, scheduled to roll out in November. Microsoft has announced that it will continue to support the older operating system until 2025.

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