windows 11 22H1 to 22H2 update failing repeatedly

getting mutliple error while updating windoiws 11 fromm 22H 1 to 22H 2..please see the attached setup diag file.please help me.

If you have an unsupported computer, please refer to the relevant thread, how to install Windows 11 on unsupported computers. It is not enough to use a Rufus patched USB or to replace the hidden file appraiserres.dll with a dummy. You must also disconnect from the internet until the upgrade is over. Any software that could interrupt the upgrade, such as third party antivirus, must be disabled.

Pc is supported.. 22H2 readily availible.

I have seen this problem on several PCs. New, supported PCs cannot upgrade from 2H21 to 2H22 Win11. Error. Several attempts fail.

What is the error message? Probably Windows Update tries to install some drivers and fails. I would select NOT to use Windows Update during the upgrade. To make sure nothing happens without my permission I would download the ISO and run Setup from there while disconnected from the internet. Without internet Windows Update cannot mess with your working drivers. After a successful upgrade you can update any drivers needed.

spapakons said:

What is the error message? Probably Windows Update tries to install some drivers and fails. I would select NOT to use Windows Update during the upgrade. To make sure nothing happens without my permission I would download the ISO and run Setup from there while disconnected from the internet. Without internet Windows Update cannot mess with your working drivers. After a successful upgrade you can update any drivers needed.

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used your method...ie without the internet...22H2 couldnt be installed

What's the error and specs of your pc. I'm going to create a iso without the tpm nonsense. I do this by DL the latest version and with imgburn (an with this etfsboot file) I'm able to create the USB stick thus recreation of the iso that worked to upgrade. You want/need GPT or just want MBR?

WAI said:

What's the error and specs of your pc

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errors recieved were ox80007000b7 and 0x80070002.

Device name ANNI65
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-8145U CPU @ 2.10GHz 2.30 GHz
Installed RAM 12.0 GB (11.9 GB usable)
Device ID XXXXXXXXXXXX
Product ID XXXXXXXXXXX
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display

Edition Windows 11 Home Single Language
Version 21H2
Installed on ‎07-‎Oct-‎21
OS build 22000.1219
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22000.1219.0

anirudhpanwar19 said:

errors recieved were ox80007000b7 and 0x80070002.

Device name ANNI65
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-8145U CPU @ 2.10GHz 2.30 GHz
Installed RAM 12.0 GB (11.9 GB usable)
Device ID XXXXXXXXXXXX
Product ID XXXXXXXXXXX
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display

Edition Windows 11 Home Single Language
Version 21H2
Installed on ‎07-‎Oct-‎21
OS build 22000.1219
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22000.1219.0

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Ah that would explain it. Your on Home Edition. Home Edition aren't able to upgrade to latest. Is your pc branded or custom? I'm going to say branded yes?

WAI said:

Ah that would explain it. Your on Home Edition. Home Edition aren't able to upgrade to latest

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but 22H2 is readily availible.pc is asus branded

OK... Then update. Just bc Windows says does not mean your version is capable

update failed again

Is your pc a branded (bought in store) or a custom built? Again I think it's a bought in store one. Again even if it says the update is there doesn't mean that it'll update. Many factors include branded bios "not allow" or just the OS itself with some custom modifications which I hate. I hate pre-built systems. With that... I think you *Should be able to do a fresh install by DL the latest version and create a USB with Rufus. Just be sure you backup of course

WAI said:

Is your pc a branded (bought in store) or a custom built? Again I think it's a bought in store one. Again even if it says the update is there doesn't mean that it'll update. Many factors include branded bios "not allow" or just the OS itself with some custom modifications which I hate. I hate pre-built systems. With that... I think you *Should be able to do a fresh install by DL the latest version and create a USB with Rufus. Just be sure you backup of course

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pc branded...asus.you recommend ISO install using rufus and a usb?

Yes but as before back up anything bc doing a fresh install will wipe the SSD. Just be sure to select X64 Pro

anirudhpanwar19 said:

update failed again

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Where upgrading through Windows Update may fail, doing an in-place upgrade using an ISO can often succeed.

To do an in-place upgrade you first need to download the 22H2 ISO. The best way to do that and ensure you get the ISO that is correct for your PC is to run the Media Creation Tool and tick the box for 'Use the recommended options for this PC'. See Option One here:


To start the upgrade, mount the ISO by double-clicking on it, then run the Setup you'll find there. See this tutorial.


At step 9 make sure you click on 'Change how Setup downloads updates' and select 'Not right now'. This can often help with troublesome upgrades. You'll be able to check for updates after the upgrade is complete.

And if this fails too, well at least you'll have the ISO you'd need to do a clean install.

Upgrade to 22H2...

Probably the easiest way (other than waiting on Windows Updates), to upgrade to 22H2 is this.
Use Option #2 (this link), to get the 22H2 ISO image, save it to your desktop.

Then use that ISO image to do an In-Place Upgrade to 22H2.

Here is the short version of the In-Place Upgrade tutorial...

DISABLE non-Microsoft:
a) antivirus software
b) firewall software
c) drive encryption software

Make a full OS backup with a program like Macrium Reflect (free)

Download the Windows 11 ISO from the 3rd option... here...

Right click the ISO image and choose: MOUNT
Open File Explorer and you will see a new drive letter. It will "look" like a DVD optical drive.
Double click the new drive letter to open it.
Find setup.exe and double click it to start the in-place upgrade.
Choose the Keep personal files and apps option.

After it's all done... to UNmount the ISO image, right click the new drive letter and choose: EJECT.
The ONLY thing you will lose is some of your personalizations. Your programs and data will be intact.

After you've upgraded to Windows 11 22H2, run Windows Updates to get the latest version.
When that's done, make a fresh backup.

have done all of the suggested methods..doesnt work

Go here, scroll down and get WhyNotWin11.exe
Run the program and post a screen shot...

Matching Profile found: FindAbruptDownlevelFailure - 55882B1A-DA3E-408A-9076-23B22A0472BD
SetupDiag version: 1.6.2107.27002
System Information:
Machine Name = ANNI65
Manufacturer = ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Model = VivoBook_ASUSLaptop X512FA
HostOSArchitecture = 1033
FirmwareType = UEFI
BiosReleaseDate = 20210113000000.000000+000
BiosVendor = X512FA.309
BiosVersion = X512FA.309
HostOSVersion =
HostOSBuildString = 22000.1.amd64fre.co_release.210604-1628
TargetOSBuildString = 10.0.22621.963 (ni_release_svc_prod1.221201-1946)
HostOSLanguageId =
HostOSEdition = CoreSingleLanguage
RegisteredAV = ESET Security
FilterDrivers =
UpgradeStartTime = 14-Dec-22 6:15:48 AM
UpgradeEndTime = 14-Dec-22 6:39:13 AM
UpgradeElapsedTime = 00:23:25
CV = pwkvmIgZyU2y8wxi
ReportId = 997706BE-9C66-47E9-9824-E3FD0FCF4B59


Error: SetupDiag reports abrupt down-level failure.
Last Operation: Finalize
Error: 0x800700B7 - 0x50010
LogEntry: 2022-12-14 06:37:56, Error SP CExtractFilesFromWIM:oExecute: Failed to set the reference WIM file C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download\4065c4b4a98ae3a4c7ac12c8b68315e9\Microsoft-Windows-Ethernet-Client-Vmware-Vmxnet3-FOD-Package~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~.cab for C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download\4065c4b4a98ae3a4c7ac12c8b68315e9\core_en-us.esd. Error: 0x800700b7[gle=0x000000b7]

Refer to "Tutorial - Debug system error codes - Win32 apps" for error information.

Last Setup Phase:
Phase Name: Downlevel
Phase Started: 14-Dec-22 6:37:55 AM
Phase Ended: 01-Jan-01 12:00:00 AM
Phase Time Delta: 00:00:00
Completed Successfully? False


Last Setup Operation:
Operation Name: Extract files from WIM file PathForNewOSFile, index 3 to C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\SafeOS
Operation Started: 14-Dec-22 6:37:55 AM
Operation Ended: 01-Jan-01 12:00:00 AM
Operation Time Delta: 0:00:00:00.0000000
Completed Successfully? False
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