I don’t believe that I used InControl, now how do I get 22H2?

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Hello,

I am currently using Windows 11 21H2. I don’t believe that I had ever used InControl before. Is there a way that I can check to see that I have in the past? If I haven’t. How do I get version 22H2 for my windows 11 laptop? Mind you, I bought my laptop a year ago. It’s a Dell Inspiron 5510 model. It’s hardware warranty expires in a little over 2 weeks from today.

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Download InControl.
Run it.

It will tell you if any settings are in place to restrict updates.

cheers, Paul

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Here’s the download link for InControl.

https://www.grc.com/incontrol.htm

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Okay. I downloaded it and ran it. It has said there were 3 registry keys missing. So I chose to take control. Now what do I do? Should I resume windows update to get 22H2?

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Windows 11 and 22H2 in the InControl boxes and “Take control.”
Remove any Pause/deferral you have set.
Windows Update should offer you Win11 22H2 and install the June updates.

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I had a computer that wasn’t getting 22H2 offered. If I remember right, the solution was to Take Control, then to Release Control, and immediately go to Windows Update and check for updates.

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I did that. I went to update to 22H2 and in the process of restarting from the update. I saw a message stating “Undoing changes that were made to your computer” It restarted my laptop and I rechecked windows update and it said an error had occurred. So I chose resume update and it said I was up to date. I am currently still on 21H2. Now what do I do?

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I would completely shut down the device and reboot, then try again.
Sometimes settings NEED a reboot before one can progress further..

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Yes, I had thought of that after my last reply. I have shut down, rebooted and did a windows update and 22H2 wasn’t offered. It said I was up to date and I am still on 21H2.

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Come to think of it. I believe I had performed one of those registry key prevent options that Susan had recommended shortly after I got my laptop about 1 year ago. It from what I recall was to stay on 21H2. And for the life of me I don’t know how to re-edit it or how to change it. Or even if that is why I can’t update to 22H2 on my laptop.

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Open regedit.

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate]
“TargetReleaseVersion”=dword:00000001
“ProductVersion”=”Windows 11”
“TargetReleaseVersionInfo”=”21H2” <- (change to 22H2)

Highlight “TargetReleaseVersion” then right click and choose “Modify”
Change 21H2 to 22H2

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If that’s so, you may have this registry setting for W11 Home edition with 21H2 in the TRV.

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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate]
“TargetReleaseVersion”=dword:00000001
“ProductVersion”=”Windows 11”
“TargetReleaseVersionInfo”=”22H2”

Copy and paste the above into a blank notepad and save as 22H2.reg
then double click the new 22H2.reg file to change the TRV to 22H2.
Upgrade again after a reboot.

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I got to this point and what do I do from here??

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Microfix explained what to do above.

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Thanks, but when double clicking the file I get an error message.

Do I save 22H2.reg as a .txt file or all types when saving?

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It’s file association must end in .reg NOT .txt, otherwise you will get that error message.

I’ve attached the reg file for your OS predicament.
All you need to do with the uploaded file is download it, double click it and accept registry changes then reboot the device.

If this does not work, you may need to check that all your device drivers are up to date..This has been known to prevent upgrades and is worth checking via dell driver support for your device model.

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(replying to https://www.askwoody.com/forums/topic/i-dont-believe-that-i-used-incontrol-now-how-do-i-get-22h2/#post-2571646)

@Rush2112, in the left panel of the Registry Editor in your image, we can’t see what’s to the left of the entry “WindowsUpdate”. To the left of it, do you see a folder icon and an arrow that looks like “>”?

If there is an arrow there, then you need to click on it to reveal what’s under the WindowsUpdate folder. Then it should be clearer what you need to do when following PKCano’s instructions.

If Microfix’s method isn’t working for you for some reason, as seems to be the case, then PKCano’s more manual approach might be the next thing to try.

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[Rush2112]

Here is an updated screenshot.

Am I doing something wrong? I just don’t seem to be able change the target release version to 22H2 regardless of which method I try. Just to confirm.. I am trying to update Windows 11 21H2 to Windows 11 22H2.

• This reply was modified 1 year, 8 months ago by Rush2112. Reason: Clarification

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save the above file, 22H2.reg , to your local computer. Right click on it and select “Merge” from the drop-down in order to get it into the registry. Reboot.

Then use Regedit and check the ” HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate] ” again to see that it looks like PKCano’s post of <span class=”bbp-post-date”>July 6, 2023 at 1:53 pm</span>.

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[Cybertooth]

I’m not expert enough in the Registry Editor to offer a reason, but it looks like your registry may be lacking the necessary items to accomplish what you need.

If possible, you may have to manually create new items under WindowsUpdate to enable the upgrade to 22H2. I’ll leave it to registry connoisseurs to provide the details, but I’m sure that the solution begins with right-clicking on WindowsUpdate in the left panel and then, in the resulting context menu, hovering the mouse pointer over “New”. What I’m not sure of is exactly what kind of item you will need at that stage to create the TargetReleaseVersionInfo item that PKCano recommended (new Key? new QWORD Value? etc.).

Good luck!

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• This reply was modified 1 year, 8 months ago by Cybertooth. Reason: Trying to get this post to show up as a Reply to the post above it, instead of as a new comment

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Open regedit. Navigate to WindowsUpdate (see my screenshot above). Note that Caps and spacing are important.

Highlight WindowsUpdate. Right click – choose “New” then “String value” then type in ProductVersion. Right click on ProductVersion and give it the value Windows 11.

Highlight WindowsUpdate. Right click – choose “New” then “DWORD 32” then type in TargetReleaseVersion. Right click on TargetReleaseVersion and choose “Modify” Give it the value of 1.

Highlight WindowsUpdate. Right click – choose “New” then “String value” then type in TargetReleaseVersionInfo. Right click on TargetReleaseVersionInfo and give it the value 22H2.

Your Registry should look like the diagram I posted above.

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Okay. I have the regedit information put in as laid out. Now what is my next step? Windows update time?

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Close Regedit. Be sure you don’t have WU paused. Reboot. Be patient

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I will attempt this tomorrow. I did a restart and wasn’t offered 22H2. I am getting tired and frustrated that it not working as laid out. My question to you: I have a 64 bit laptop. Does that make any difference in the steps laid out in regedit?

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You can use the incontrol tool as that will adjust the registry.

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I tried that several times and just tried it again. No luck. I had the 22H2 update earlier, but ran into an error as mentioned above. I am at a loss.

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Time to run the repair tools.
Open an admin Command Prompt.
Type: sfc /scannow
Type: dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Assuming those both complete successfully, try the update again.
Maybe you can use WUMgr to allow you to control the update process manually.

cheers, Paul

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[Rush2112]

They ran successfully. However it did find errors when utilizing the sfc /scannow option and corrected them. I tried to update but it says I am up to date. I am unsure how to manually update in WUMgr. I am going to shut down and restart and try again.

I shut down and restarted and wasn’t offered 22H2.

• This reply was modified 1 year, 8 months ago by Rush2112. Reason: Update

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Rush2112 wrote:

I am unsure how to manually update in WUMgr

https://www.askwoody.com/forums/topic/60002-guide-to-using-wumgr-for-windows-10-updates/

WUmgr runs Windows Update so, if no update using WU, you won’t get updates using WUmgr.

Try to remember the blocks you have used : InControl, registry entries, 3rd party hacking tools, metered connection, …

Or maybe your PC’s hardware isn’t 22H2 compatible

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Here’s an update: I finally had to contact Dell’s online support because I couldn’t get 22H2 to be offered again after several attempts of your recommendations. They tried various attempts of other methods and still I could not get 22H2 offered again. Their solution was to send out a technician to swap hard drives. Well the second hard dive was corrupt. I found that laughable and upsetting at the same time. So, I was informed by the technician that I should reach out to Dell again. I did that, and after several attempts to clear the HTTPSBOOT error. It still came up with the same error. Now I need to have another technician come out and install another hard drive.

Now in the week previous. I had backed up my files and folders using Paragon Backup & Restore. What I’d like to do is to restore my files in the backup. I have found the procedure online. Can I put them into the new Windows 11 software? However, I am thinking about installing Windows 10 from a flash drive that I have and use my laptop as a Windows 10 machine instead of Windows 11. Can I still backup my files from Win 11 to Win 10?

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You can always restore files from a backup.
What you can’t do is restore W11 specific files to a W10 machine, e.g. Windows DLL files.

Exactly what files did you want to restore?

cheers, Paul

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[Rush2112]

The files that I was considering to restore are various PDF files of statements and whatnot and some pictures and music files. I could simply put them back in by copying those files from my desktop onto a flash drive and go about that way. But I learned that I need to contact Dell to see if my laptop has the necessary drivers to run Windows 10. If I go that route. So it’s not a total loss if I can’t restore my backup using Paragon.

• This reply was modified 1 year, 8 months ago by Rush2112. Reason: Another edit

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Right now, you are attempting to combine two tasks — copy files and revert to Win10 — without knowing if either task will work.

What do you want to do?

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What I would like to do. Is start fresh with Windows 10 on my laptop. Though I have yet to check with Dell if my laptop has the necessary drivers to support Windows 10. Don’t get me wrong, I like Windows 11 but I prefer to use Windows 10 on it. If and when that’s possible. I’ll simply transfer my files and folders onto my laptop. Either restoring from a previous backup (Which I doubt is possible) or from a USB flash drive.

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I would stick with W11 on the laptop. There are no show stopping issues that mean W11 is not worth using – I run it on one box and it’s fine.

W11 will update to 22H2 eventually, once Dell have you up and running.
And you can always ask here.

cheers, Paul

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Yes, that is an option too. I just prefer Win 10 over Win 11.

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I hope I noted that you need to right click the .reg file to get the correct drop down. See screen shot here.

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