Paul, because I've been unable to update my desktop box, winPro, for
close to 2 year, you suggested I do a repair install iiuc, but before I
left for vacation, I didn't have time. I think I have time now.
IIRC, I need to dl from somewhere the latest version of winPro, copy it
to a flashdrive (or dvd), and boot from it, and follow the directions.
As in https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/fix-windows-10-repair-install
Is this what you meant, that this should update windows when none of the other methods would run to completion?
I'm not sure having an old version is causing me problems, but everyNot Paul, but with Windows 10 home you can reinstall Windows and save
time I have a problem, I have to wonder if it's because it's an old
version. I'm still at version 20H2, Build 19042.844 copyright 2020 (my
gosh that's 3 or 4 years ago.)
IIRC, I need to dl from somewhere the latest version of winPro, copy it
to a flashdrive (or dvd), and boot from it, and follow the directions.
Paul, because I've been unable to update my desktop box, winPro, for
close to 2 year, you suggested I do a repair install iiuc, but before I
left for vacation, I didn't have time. I think I have time now.
IIRC, I need to dl from somewhere the latest version of winPro, copy it
to a flashdrive (or dvd), and boot from it, and follow the directions.
As in https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/fix-windows-10-repair-install
Is this what you meant, that this should update windows when none of the other methods would run to completion?
I'm not sure having an old version is causing me problems, but every
time I have a problem, I have to wonder if it's because it's an old
version. I'm still at version 20H2, Build 19042.844 copyright 2020 (my
gosh that's 3 or 4 years ago.)
On 01/29/2024 2:24 PM, micky wrote:
Paul, because I've been unable to update my desktop box, winPro, forNot Paul, but with Windows 10 home you can reinstall Windows and save
close to 2 year, you suggested I do a repair install iiuc, but before I
left for vacation, I didn't have time. I think I have time now.
IIRC, I need to dl from somewhere the latest version of winPro, copy it
to a flashdrive (or dvd), and boot from it, and follow the directions.
As in https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/fix-windows-10-repair-install
Is this what you meant, that this should update windows when none of the
other methods would run to completion?
I'm not sure having an old version is causing me problems, but every
time I have a problem, I have to wonder if it's because it's an old
version. I'm still at version 20H2, Build 19042.844 copyright 2020 (my
gosh that's 3 or 4 years ago.)
the data. From experience it updates the Windows OS, but not
necessarily the individual drivers, which could also be a problem
I would not do as I did return the computer to the factory install,
Unless there is absolutely no other way.
On 29/01/2024 19:24, micky wrote:
IIRC, I need to dl from somewhere the latest version of winPro, copy it
to a flashdrive (or dvd), and boot from it, and follow the directions.
No, that's not the way to upgrade. By upgrade people mean to say that
they want to keep all their personal data and applications. If this is
the case then you need to mount the ISO and run the setup.exe file that
is at the root of the mounted ISO.
I am assuming you know how to mount an ISO file. If not, right-click on
the file and choose "mount". You can't miss the setup.exe file if you
are paying attention on the screen when you are doing all these things.
Paul, because I've been unable to update my desktop box, winPro, for
close to 2 year, you suggested I do a repair install iiuc, but before I
left for vacation, I didn't have time. I think I have time now.
IIRC, I need to dl from somewhere the latest version of winPro, copy it
to a flashdrive (or dvd), and boot from it, and follow the directions.
As in https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/fix-windows-10-repair-install
Is this what you meant, that this should update windows when none of the >other methods would run to completion?
I'm not sure having an old version is causing me problems, but every
time I have a problem, I have to wonder if it's because it's an old
version. I'm still at version 20H2, Build 19042.844 copyright 2020 (my
gosh that's 3 or 4 years ago.)
micky wrote on 1/29/24 12:24 PM:
Paul, because I've been unable to update my desktop box, winPro, forRepair install in that article which was written over 2.5 yrs is based on >reinstalling the exact same o/s version that exists on the device.
close to 2 year, you suggested I do a repair install iiuc, but before I
left for vacation, I didn't have time. I think I have time now.
IIRC, I need to dl from somewhere the latest version of winPro, copy it
to a flashdrive (or dvd), and boot from it, and follow the directions.
As in https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/fix-windows-10-repair-install
Is this what you meant, that this should update windows when none of the
other methods would run to completion?
I'm not sure having an old version is causing me problems, but every
time I have a problem, I have to wonder if it's because it's an old
version. I'm still at version 20H2, Build 19042.844 copyright 2020 (my
gosh that's 3 or 4 years ago.)
At that time the current latest released o/s was 21H1 19043
- i.e. the article was for an existing install or 21H1, downloading the
Media Creation Tool for 21H1, run the MCT exe file to create a 21H1 ISO,
then use 'that' to repair install 21H1.
Note: the Media Creation Tool(MCT) creates current o/s media
Today, if you downloaded the MCT for Win10 it would create 22H2media ***not 21H1 or 20H2**.
Also, one doesn't download or create a Pro
version. It's Windows 10(an doing it today would be 22H2 and like in the
past it works for both Win10 Pro and Home)
Based on the above and following/understanding(the above)
- You do not want to repair install 20H2
- you should be downloading the MCT, using the MCT to create USB or an
ISO(for mounting) then using that media or mounted ISO to run it's
included setup.exe to upgrade 20H2 to 22H2
If using USB media => Do not boot the USB media
Since, its been years since you've upgraded you should(highly
recommended) and before doing the above you should:
a. verify the integrity of the existing Windows 20H2 image
b. verify the status of the Windows Component Store
To do so
Open an admin command prompt and use Windows included imaging utility DISM. >In that command prompt enter(or copy/paste the following), then press the >Enter key
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
Once done, enter(or copy/paste the following) then press the Enter key
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
If you receive any indication that the image can or should be repaired,
the use DISM a third time
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Once done, again use DISM to check the Component Store
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /AnalyzeComponentStore
Once done, use DISM again
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup
Then and only then, attempt to upgrade your 20H2 to 22H2
Report the results once you are complete doing everything suggested above.
micky wrote on 1/30/24 9:51 AM:
I want to emphasize that I didn't have to have a USB drive or DVD. I
never saw an ISO or the media creation tool. It all happened inside my
box, out of view. I may have used "repair" earlier in this or another
thread, but that word never got mentioned afaicr when I did the
procedure in the Tomshardware link at the top. It really didnt' give
any choices, iirc.
Fyi...the procedure in that article instructed you to
a. download the Media Creation Tool(MCT)
b. Create an ISO
If you followed the article, you would have 'seen' both.
The MCT sole purpose is to create media or an ISO
If not following the article, then you did something else.
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