Fix Windows 11 version 22H2 End of Service Error

If you are still running Windows 11 version 22H2, you might see the following error.

Get the newer version of Windows to stay up to date. Your version of Windows has reached the end of service.

If you are affected by the above problem, this article will guide you on how to upgrade your Windows 11 PC to version 23H2 or 24H2 if you are getting the Windows 11 version 22H2 error.

Windows 11 version 22H2 end of service date

Windows 11 version 22H2 reached its end of service on October 8, 2024. This means that after this date, you will no longer receive security updates, cumulative updates, feature updates, or any other updates. Future updates will no longer appear on the Windows Update page, and you may encounter errors such as 0x800f081f or 0x800f0831 when attempting to install updates.

While you can continue using this version of Windows without any immediate issues, not receiving security updates may leave your PC vulnerable to the latest malware and viruses, increasing the risk of infection.

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How to Upgrade Windows 11 version 22H2 to 23H2 or 24H2.

If Windows 11 version 22H2 is not showing any updates, the ‘Check for Updates’ feature doesn’t work, or you encounter error messages during various Windows operations, it is recommended to upgrade your Windows 11 version to 23H2 or 24H2. Upgrading your PC to the latest version can help resolve update issues and ensure your system runs smoothly.

Here, is the step-by-step guide to upgrade your Windows 11 version.

Step 1: Download “PC Health Check” app to check minimum requirements.

https://aka.ms/GetPCHealthCheckApp

Step 2: Open PC Health Check app and click on Check now button.

Step 3: If your PC is compatible with Windows 11 version 23H2 or 24H2, you will see the following result.

PC Health Check - Windows 11 requirements.

Step 4: If your PC meets minimum system requirements, you can upgrade your Windows version using the “Windows11 Installation Assistant” tool. Download it from the following address.

https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2171764

Step 5: Double click on the “Windows11 Installation Assistant” tool and it will automatically start to download latest upgrades for your PC.

What if “Windows11 Installation Assistant” stuck?

If the Windows 11 Installation Assistant is stuck during the installation process, it can be frustrating. Here are several steps to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

Check for Network connections.

Windows 11 Installation Assistant might get stucked if there is unstable network connection. Restart your router and stop downloading large files during installation.

Restart the Installation Assistant.

Just close the Assistant and reopen it.

Check for Free Disk space.

If there is no required free disk available, Windows assistant may not work and stuck at certain percentages. You must check for the free disk available on your computer.

Check for Compatibility issue.

If your version of Windows is not compatible with latest version of Windows, you might see the same problem. You must perform “PC Health Check” before proceeding next.

Disable Antivirus and Firewall temporarily.

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1: Disable Antivirus:

Sometimes, conflicts with third-party software, such as antivirus programs or firewalls, can interfere with the Windows Update process. Security software may block or disrupt the installation of updates, leading to the error code.

Step 1: Right click on the security program in the notification area.

Step 2: Select “Pause protection”.

2: Disable Windows Defender:

You can follow the steps to temporarily disable the Windows Defender.

Step 1: Click on the Start menu and search for the Windows security and open it.

Step 2: Click on the Virus & threat protection on the left side menu.

Step 3: Scroll down to find the Virus & threat protection settings and click on Manage settings

Step 4: Turn off Real-time protection.

Step 5: Scroll down to find Tamper protection and turn it off.

Note: You must turn on these services manually otherwise your device will be vulnerable.

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Use Media Creation Tool instead.

Create Bootable Pen Drive using Media Creation Tool – Windows 10

Clear Software Distribution Folder.

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Step 1: Open elevated Command Prompt.

open command prompt as administrator in Windows 8, 10 & 11

Step 2: In the Command Prompt, enter the following commands one by one, pressing Enter after each command:

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptSvc

net stop bits

net stop msiserver

ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old

net start wuauserv

net start cryptSvc

net start bits

net start msiserver

Step 3: Close the Command Prompt and restart your computer.

After the restart, try updating Windows again.

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Check for Error logs.
Perform a Clean Boot.

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Step 1: Go to [icon name=”windows” prefix=”fab” class=”c-teal”] Start Menu and search for msconfig. Select [icon name=”gear” prefix=”fas”] System Configuration from the search results.

Step 2: Click on Service Tab and check the Hide all Microsoft services check box. Next click Disable All button.

Step 3: Go to Startup Tab and click Open Task Manager link.

Step 4: Go to Startup Tab in the Task Manager and Disable all the Startup Item.

Step 5: Close the Task Manager and Click OK in System Configuration Dialog Box and then Restart your PC.

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Use Windows Update instead.
Check for Hardware issue.

What if “Check for Updates” doesn’t work?

If “Check for updates” button is not working on your PC, you can apply the following solutions.

Restart your PC.
Run Windows Update Troubleshooter.

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Step 1: Find Windows update troubleshooter in Windows 11 and 10. Click on the Start menu and search for Troubleshoot Settings. Open the first search result as below:

Step 2: Click on Other troubleshooters.

Step 3: Locate Windows update and click on the Run button to start the troubleshooting process.

Step 4: It will take a few minutes to complete and show the result. If the troubleshooter couldn’t fix your problem, then move to the next method.

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Reset Windows Update Components.
Disable Antivirus and Firewall temporarily.
Restart Windows Update Service.
Repair corrupted Windows files.
Upgrade your Windows version to the latest version.
Install Updates on your current version of Windows.
Run SFC and DISM command to fix system file errors.

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Step 1: Open Command Prompt as Administrator.

Step 2: Now run the following commands one by one.

i. System File Checker tool

sfc /scannow

ii. Run Dism command

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

iii. Run Disk checking utility.

chkdsk /f c:

It will show you message:

Chkdsk cannot run because the volume is in use by another process. Would you like to schedule this volume to be checked the next time the system restarts? (Y/N)

Press Y and Press Enter. The disk checking will start on next pc start.

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Summary:

If your Windows 11 version 22H2 has reached its end of service and you want to upgrade to version 23H2 or 24H2, follow the guidelines provided in this article.