Why am I still on 24H2?

My Windows 11 machine is still on 24H2, every time I ask it to check for updates, it says there's no updates. 25H2 released in September, yet it hasn't rolled out to update to me yet? Why?

Update management

KapilArya
Apr 30, 2026
Hello,

If you like, you can try manual upgrade using Windows 11 25H2 ISO file.

Follow these steps:

Download Windows 11 25H2 ISO from the official Microsoft website.

Double click on it to mount it to a DVD drive.

Then go to DVD drive, double click on setup.exe to proceed.

Follow on-screen instructions to complete upgrade.

For detailed instructions, refer this step-by-step guide:

https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-upgrade-to-windows-11-version-25h2#method-3-upgrade-to-windows-11-25h2-using-iso-file

Let us know if this helps!

Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

dimpant

Copper Contributor

Apr 30, 2026

You may want to go to Windows Update > Update history and check out for any failed installation. Also, go to Windows Update > Advanced options > Optional updates and see if there is any pending update.

I do remember I had to install 24H2 repair version last August before 25H2 got installed in mid October.

gir489
Copper Contributor
Apr 30, 2026
The only optional update is 2026-04 preview for KB5083631 which is 26100.8328 (a preview for 24H2).
- dimpant
  Copper Contributor
  May 01, 2026
  Give it a try and see if updates start rolling again.
  Alternatively, you can https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=108398 and go from there.

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Why am I still on 24H2?