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Why My PC can't be upgraded to Windows 11 25H2
My PC is currently running Windwos 11 23H2 and it still does not receive the 25H2. How to fix this? As far as I know, the hardware specs are still good. It has has Ryzen 5 1600 CPU, 16 GB of RAM, an ...
To upgrade Windows 11 to 25H2 using the standard Windows Update, follow these steps:
1. Check for Windows Updates
Open Settings:
- Press Windows key + I to open Settings.
Navigate to Windows Update:
- Go to Settings > Windows Update.
Click "Check for updates":
- Click the button to prompt your PC to look for available updates.
2. Ensure Your PC is Ready
Ensure your device meets all hardware requirements:
- TPM 2.0 enabled
- Secure Boot enabled
- Compatible CPU
- Sufficient disk space
Make sure your system is fully updated:
- Sometimes, you need the latest cumulative updates before the feature update appears.
3. Look for the Feature Update (Windows 25H2)
If your PC is eligible, you should see a message like:
- "Upgrade Windows 11 to 25H2 is available"
- Or similar wording.
- Click "Download and install" to begin the upgrade process.
4. Follow the On-screen Instructions
- The system will download the update in the background.
- Once downloaded, it will prompt you to restart your PC to complete the upgrade.
- Save any work and click "Restart now".
5. Wait for the Upgrade to Complete
- Your PC will restart and go through the upgrade process.
- It may take some time; your PC might restart several times.
- Once finished, you'll be running Windows 11 25H2.