Solved Windows 11 strange behavior

jds63 · Dec 23, 2022

imanlien2020 said:
i do get its not in the root folder its in the child folder so it wont work. Im just being confused with everyone saying, use Rufus, no install via media creation tool, no just mount the iso and intall from my desktop, no extract iso into a folder on desktop click on setup that way, yaddi yaddi..woohoo i get lost sorry, do you not see how im getting all twisted..lol

yes there is a few ways to do it. USB using media creation very easy and common way also, up to you ,not us.

Do you get any windows updates lately ?

Maybe you should just try running sfc /scannow in elevated command prompt see if have any corruption can be fixed.

glasskuter · Dec 23, 2022

imanlien2020 said:
i do get its not in the root folder its in the child folder so it wont work. Im just being confused with everyone saying, use Rufus, no install via media creation tool, no just mount the iso and intall from my desktop, no extract iso into a folder on desktop click on setup that way, yaddi yaddi..woohoo i get lost sorry, do you not see how im getting all twisted..lol

There is more than one way to skin a cat. None of what you have stated is WRONG, just different ways of accomplishing the same thing. Maybe this will clear it up for you.

You DO NOT have to make an iso bootable disk to do an upgrade. The advantage of doing so is you have a bootable disk available if something ever goes wrong. Why one would extract an iso to desktop to perform an upgrade when mounting the drive does the same thing, I do not know.

If one has incompatible hardware (you do not) Rufus is a good method to make an install usb drive since you can set Rufus to bypass compatibility checks.

It is my experience when running the release version of Windows 11 on compatible hardware, making a bootable usb drive using the media creation tool is by far the simplest method for folks who don't have a lot of experience in dealing with iso files. You end up with a drive you can install Windows from if ever need be as well as upgrade from it simply by opening the drive in explorer.

jds63 · Dec 23, 2022

After all 4 pages here still i wonder myself why you have never received 22h2 update through Windows which would be appropriate way and knowing if there is any issues why you have not received it that way.

imanlien2020 · Dec 23, 2022

jds63 said:
After all 4 pages here still i wonder myself why you have never received 22h2 update through Windows which would be appropriate way and knowing if there is any issues why you have not received it that way.

im not sure. I run a VPN and Avast antivirus? Ive seen in the past Avast ruins Microsoft store download availability and maybe windows installs too?? Idk. otherwise I do not have a modded windows theme say using UltraUxThemePatcher way. I have icons installed using 7tsp but thats it for any mods to my system beyond regular settings inside windows own settings section etc. I cant think of anything else impeding my upgrade. Heres the version of windows I got an update for on 12-13-2022.
2022-12 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 for x64-based Systems (KB5021234)

jds63 · Dec 23, 2022

imanlien2020 said:
im not sure. I run a VPN and Avast antivirus? Ive seen in the past Avast ruins Microsoft store download availability and maybe windows installs too?? Idk. otherwise I do not have a modded windows theme say using UltraUxThemePatcher way. I have icons installed using 7tsp but thats it for any mods to my system beyond regular settings inside windows own settings section etc. I cant think of anything else impeding my upgrade. Heres the version of windows I got an update for on 12-13-2022.
2022-12 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 for x64-based Systems (KB5021234)

can't find that update on mine, but i am at newest build version 22H2. Not familiar with Avast, so not sure it can cause issues doubt for Windows update. Maybe those modded theme using UltraUX can be reasons for you main issue you made thread for otherwise can be other system issue preventing update from getting to you been out since Sept. 20, 2022.

Some people still have issues installing this update, you will only know if you try to manually.

jds63 · Dec 23, 2022

You may want to reread this post and what you commented on here.
Some as said had not been offered it, more on here later ones. Doesn't mean can't do it.
Still no 22H2 offered
Windows 22H2

jds63 · Dec 23, 2022

Lance1 said:
Well done. That's a good link, I have read it before. Ghot gives a very good short version of the In-Place Upgrade.

Yes,Thanks ! gotta give Brink credit for making those tutorials too.

Lance1 · Dec 23, 2022

Try3, in post #11 said and quoted... "Not being offered 22H2 seems to be normal for a non-compliant computer." That is not entirely true. I have to enlarge on this issue. If you look at my specs non are compatible. But both received updates and are comparable at (KB5021255). This update is not forced but through windows updates. So explain this.

Lance1 · Dec 23, 2022

We also have to give credit to all the MODs and ADMINs "Other than Brink" Which has added control to this missive virtual platform. It must be a lot of hard work. BUT! Credit has been given. let's get back to helping imanlien2020... That being said... Have you mounted the ISO and run the Setup.exe from the mount?

Lance1 · Dec 23, 2022

imanlien2020 · Dec 23, 2022

Lance1 said:
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the only way I have found that will install windows 11 was to use the media creation tool. which i did, and it allowed me to check keep personal files etc, now, does that also mean the programs(not just say the my documents folder or photo folder) Ive installed? and I guess the next question also would be does it save my settings in say firefox? or should i be manually backing things like that up before I do the install. Also when the creation tool did its thing adding it to my USB drive then when it installs which actual version am I going to have? the newest as in what you have @Lance1 ? So long story short as long as my stuff doesnt get deleted and Im on 22H2 instead of 21H2 then im golden Ill finish installing what i did.

Lance1 · Dec 23, 2022

No! you will not lose anything. Just make sure you choose to keep your DATA AND APPS! That is primary. But this is also coming from a guy that has done this a thousand times and is no big deal. So to be safe it would be prudent to look here Still no 22H2 offered. Information is power. So give it a read. Let us know what you decide to do.

Lance1 · Dec 24, 2022

It's been a full 24 if not more hours. I hope it worked out well for the OP. The OP marked it solved but I'm anxious to find out. This is not a bump! This is a legitimate concern.

imanlien2020 · Dec 25, 2022

Lance1 said:
It's been a full 24 if not more hours. I hope it worked out well for the OP. The OP marked it solved but I'm anxious to find out. This is not a bump! This is a legitimate concern.

didnt do it yet, just concerned about losing stuff, I know I can mark keep files and folders. I have it downloaded and ready to go when I get the guts..lol. But you guys helped me figure out exactly how to do it so thank you. Happy Holidays.

glasskuter · Dec 25, 2022

imanlien2020 said:
But you guys helped me figure out exactly how to do it

From your questions in post #71 I have concerns that you are clear. You may know know how to do it, but it is important to have your personal data backed up anyway. In place upgrades are usually relatively trouble free but one should still be prepared in case something unexpected goes wrong.

jds63 · Dec 25, 2022

You don't think this is related to problem here ? 200 reads no clue from anybody.

Strange behavior in settings

imanlien2020 · Dec 26, 2022

glasskuter said:
From your questions in post #71 I have concerns that you are clear. You may know know how to do it, but it is important to have your personal data backed up anyway. In place upgrades are usually relatively trouble free but one should still be prepared in case something unexpected goes wrong.

I did it. Took the plunge and upgraded..lol. Everything went well. I didnt lose 1 file and all i really had to do was install my icon pack and change my wallpaper. Thank you all. Now I am on the latest version of 22H2. Finally. I dont know why windows took many months to give me updates that are a year old. Anyhoo thanks again everyone. Case Closed.

Lance1 · Dec 26, 2022

Congratulations! Best of luck with your new build. :thumbsup:

O! Did your original problem from post #1 get solved as well?

jds63 · Dec 26, 2022

imanlien2020 said:
I did it. Took the plunge and upgraded..lol. Everything went well. I didnt lose 1 file and all i really had to do was install my icon pack and change my wallpaper. Thank you all. Now I am on the latest version of 22H2. Finally. I dont know why windows took many months to give me updates that are a year old. Anyhoo thanks again everyone. Case Closed.

Good to hear, glad you did it !!