How to Upgrade your Windows to Windows 11 22H2?

Windows 11 22H2 is officially released on September 20, 2022, and if you are here to upgrade your Windows, then the following steps will help. There are three ways to download and install Windows 11 version 22H2 as soon as it releases to eliminate bugs and errors. One of the best ways is to use an official disk image to upgrade your Windows version to 22H2. If you plan to upgrade the Windows version via Windows update from settings, you might need to wait until the upgrade is ready for your PC. However, you will be able to install version 22H2 by using the methods below.

How to Upgrade to Windows 11 22H2?
How to Upgrade to Windows 11 22H2?

Below we have mentioned the Four Ways of upgrading Windows 11 to version 22H2:

  • Upgrade To Windows 11 22H2 Via ISO File
  • Upgrade To Windows 11 22H2 Via Installation Assistant
  • Upgrade To Windows 11 22H2 Via Insider Program
  • Upgrade To Windows 11 22H2 Via Windows Update

1. Upgrade to Windows 11 22H2 Via ISO File

ISO file will allow you to download and install Windows 11 version 22H2. Follow the steps to download and run the official ISO file to upgrade Windows 11 to version 22H2:

  1. Download the ISO file from the Official Microsoft Website
    Note: You will be able to see the current version on top, which should be the Windows 11 2022 Update Version 22H2
  2. Scroll down to the Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO)
  3. Select Windows 11 (multi-edition ISO)
  4. Click Download
    Note:
    It might take some time, depending on your internet connection

    Selecting Windows 11 Multi Edition ISO
    Selecting Windows 11 Multi Edition ISO
  5. Then, select your language and click Confirm

    Selecting Product Language
    Selecting Product Language
  6. Again wait for the loading to complete and click 64-Bit Download
  7. It will take you to the download directory; click Save, and just wait for the downloading to complete
  8. Once done, double-click in the Disk Image File to mounted on File Explorer

    Mount Disk Image File
    Mount Disk Image File
  9. Double-click the Setup.exe file to run it
    Opening Windows Setup file
    Opening Windows Setup file
  10. Click Open when Security Warning pop-ups
  11. Uncheck I Want To Help Make This Installation Better
  12. Additionally, you can change how setup download updates by clicking on the option
    Changing How Setup Downloads Windows Updates
    Changing How Setup Downloads Windows Updates
  13. Select Not Right Now to speed up the upgrade process
    Selecting Not Right Now
    Selecting Not Right Now
  14. Then, click Next and finally click Accept to proceed
  15. Once done, now at the next Window, ensure that the Install Windows 11 Pro and Keep Personal Files And Apps are checked. In case one of them is unchecked, click Change What To Keep and select both options to continue
  16. Once done, click the Install button
    Clicking Install
    Clicking Install
  17. After that, the installation will start; just wait for it to install completely as it might take some time
  18. Once all is finished, check your Windows version by navigating to the following settings
    Settings > System > About

2. Upgrade To Windows 11 22H2 Via Windows 11 Installation Assistant

Another method to upgrade your Windows 11 version to 22H2 is to use Windows 11 installation assistant. Below are the steps to upgrade via Windows 11 Installation Assistant:

  1. Download the Windows 11 Installation Assistant from the official Microsoft Website
  2. Once the downloading is finished, run the Windows11InstallationAssistant by double-click on it
  3. Click Accept And Install to start the upgrade to Windows 11 22H2
    Accepting License Agreement
    Accepting License Agreement
  4. Once done, go to Settings > System > About and check your Windows version.

3. Upgrade To Windows 11 22H2 Via Insider Program

Another way of upgrading Windows 11 to 22H2 is using the Windows Inside Program. To do so:

  1. Press the Windows key on the keyboard and select Settings

    Opening Windows Settings
    Opening Windows Settings
  2. Now at the bottom of the left panel, select Windows Update
  3. Click on Windows Insider Program on the left pane
    Navigating to Windows Insider Program Settings
    Navigating to Windows Insider Program Settings
  4. Click Get Started to join the Windows Insider Program

    Joining Windows Insider Program
    Joining Windows Insider Program
  5. Click Link An Account sign-in with your Microsoft Account

    Linking Microsoft Account
    Linking Microsoft Account
  6. Then, select Release Preview Channel
  7. Click Continue and then click Restart Now

    Restarting Windows
    Restarting Windows
  8. After restarting, Windows will automatically upgrade your version to 22H2
  9. To check the Windows version, click the Start Menu and select Settings
  10. Go to Windows Update from the left pane
  11.  Click Windows Insider Program

    Navigating to Windows Insider Program Settings
    Navigating to Windows Insider Program Settings
  12. Then, click Open Windows Update
  13. Once the updates are installed, go to Windows Insider Program settings and scroll down to Stop Getting Preview Builds, then turn off the toggle button under stop getting preview builds.

4. Upgrade To Windows 11 22H2 Via Windows Update

If the upgrade is ready for your computer, you can download and install it from the Windows update settings. For that, follow the steps:

  1. Click Start Menu and type Settings

    Opening System Settings
    Opening System Settings
  2. Open the Setting App
  3. Go to Windows Update

    Navigating to Windows Update Settings
    Navigating to Windows Update Settings
  4. If Windows 11 version 22H2 is available, click the Download and Install button. Otherwise, click Check For Updates
  5. If the update is found, click Download And Install

    Downloading and Installing Windows 11 Version 22H2
    Downloading and Installing Windows 11 Version 22H2
  6. After that, restart your computer and go to Settings > System > About to check your Windows version.
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Hamza Mohammad Anwar is an intermediate JavaScript web developer with a focus on developing high-performance applications using MERN technologies. His skill set includes expertise in ReactJS, MongoDB, Express NodeJS, and other related technologies. Hamza is also a Google IT Certified professional, which highlights his competence in IT support. As an avid problem-solver, he recreates errors on his computer to troubleshoot and find solutions to various technical issues.