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I'm new to Windows 11 (Home). so apologies if this a daft question.

This is a new laptop and I have run Windows Update to get up to date (except for the optional 2022-11 Cumulative Update KB501 9157).

My System / About Info shows:
Windows 11 Home,
Version: 21H2
OS Build: 22000,1219

While Searching for solutions to two issues (posted in another topic). I see references to Windows 11 build 22593, Windows 11 build 25136 and build 22621.160 and so on. So it looks like the solutions put forward in those other topics / tutorials would not apply to me.

My question is - how do these build numbers relate to me. Is my system out of date. Colour me confused.
 

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Windows 11 Home 22H2Intel i5-1035G1 1.00GHz, 1190 MHz, 4 cores8 GBIntel UHD Graphics
OS
Windows 11 Home 22H2
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
ASUS VivoBook X515JAB
CPU
Intel i5-1035G1 1.00GHz, 1190 MHz, 4 cores
Motherboard
ASUS X515JAB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel UHD Graphics
Sound Card
Intel Smart Sound Technology
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512GB SSD NVMe Intel
Mouse
Wired
Internet Speed
4 MBps
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Firefox
Antivirus
Norton
DarkStar said:
I'm new to Windows 11 (Home). so apologies if this a daft question.

This is a new laptop and I have run Windows Update to get up to date (except for the optional 2022-11 Cumulative Update KB501 9157).

My System / About Info shows:
Windows 11 Home,
Version: 21H2
OS Build: 22000,1219

While Searching for solutions to two issues (posted in another topic). I see references to Windows 11 build 22593, Windows 11 build 25136 and build 22621.160 and so on. So it looks like the solutions put forward in those other topics / tutorials would not apply to me.

My question is - how do these build numbers relate to me. Is my system out of date. Colour me confused.
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Welcome to ElevenForum :-)

22000.1219 is a 21H2 build (21H2 = 2021 2nd Half)

22621.xxxx is 22H2 (22H2 = 2022 2nd Half)
23xxx.xxxx is an Insider build



This is the latest update for your build. It's a pre-release...
www.elevenforum.com

KB5019157 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11 Build 22000.1281 (21H2) - Nov. 15

UPDATE 12/13: https://www.elevenforum.com/t/kb5021234-cumulative-update-for-windows-11-build-22000-1335-21h2-dec-13.11146/ November 15, 2022 - KB5019157 (OS Build 22000.1281) Preview 11/8/2022 IMPORTANT Because of minimal operations during the holidays and the upcoming Western new year, there...
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If you go here...
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Windows 11 News

Latest Windows 11 News
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And click on one of the purple Win Update buttons/icons... you'll see all the Win Updates with purple icons.
 

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    Win 11 Home ♦♦♦26300.9445 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦26H2AMD Ryzen 7 3700XG.Skill (F4-3200C14D-16GTZKW)EVGA RTX 2070 (08G-P4-2171-KR)
    OS
    Win 11 Home ♦♦♦26300.9445 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦26H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot® [May 2020]
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
    Motherboard
    Asus Pro WS X570-ACE (BIOS 5302)
    Memory
    G.Skill (F4-3200C14D-16GTZKW)
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA RTX 2070 (08G-P4-2171-KR)
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC1220P / ALC S1220A
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U3011 30"
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1600
    Hard Drives
    2x Samsung 860 EVO 500GB,
    WD 4TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    WD 8TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    DRW-24B1ST CD/DVD Burner
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling 750W Quad EPS12V
    Case
    Cooler Master ATCS 840 Tower
    Cooling
    CM Hyper 212 EVO (push/pull)
    Keyboard
    Ducky DK9008 Shine II Blue LED
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-100
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox (latest)
    Antivirus
    Bitdefender Total Security
    Other Info
    Speakers: Klipsch Pro Media 2.1

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    Windows XP Pro 32bit w/SP3AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (OC'd @ 3.2Ghz)TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX (2 x 1GB, DDR2 800)EVGA 256-P2-N758-TR GeForce 8600GT SSC
    Operating System
    Windows XP Pro 32bit w/SP3
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot® (not in use)
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (OC'd @ 3.2Ghz)
    Motherboard
    ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition
    Memory
    TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX (2 x 1GB, DDR2 800)
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA 256-P2-N758-TR GeForce 8600GT SSC
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" Professional (CRT)
    Screen Resolution
    up to 2048 x 1536
    Hard Drives
    WD 36GB 10,000rpm Raptor SATA
    Seagate 80GB 7200rpm SATA
    Lite-On LTR-52246S CD/RW
    Lite-On LH-18A1P CD/DVD Burner
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad EPS12V
    Case
    Generic Beige case, 80mm fans
    Cooling
    ZALMAN 9500A 92mm CPU Cooler
    Keyboard
    Logitech Classic Keybooard 200
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-BT96a
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox 3.x ??
    Antivirus
    Symantec (Norton)
    Other Info
    Still assembled, still runs. Haven't turned it on for 15 years?
Windows 11 is on a single release cadence that comes out typically in Q3 as is noted by the version. 21H2 for 2021, 22H2 for 2022 release. These versions for Home and Pro have support for 24 months from release. The major build numbers (first number) match up with the specific versions and the minor (second number) coincide with KB releases. So build 22000.xxxx is correct for version 21H2
 

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System76 Lemur Pro
DarkStar said:
I see references to Windows 11 build 22593, Windows 11 build 25136 and build 22621.160 and so on.
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22000.xxx is the original 21H2 public release. 22621.xxx is the current 22H2 public release.

22621 is also the Insider Beta channel and Release Preview channel build, with 22623 also seen in the Beta channel (same as 22621 but with some new features enabled).

25xxx.xxx is the build in the Insider Dev channel. It's the least stable build where experimental new features get tested, some of which may never make it into the release builds.
 

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System One System Two Other systems

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 HomeAMD Athlon Silver 3050U8GBRadeon Graphics
    OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 3 A315-23-R9VY
    CPU
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050U
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    laptop screen
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768 native resolution, up to 2560x1440 with Radeon Virtual Super Resolution
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung EVO 870 SSD (from April 2026: 250GB EVO 850)
    Internet Speed
    150 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge, Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    UPDATE - 11 April 2026: due to lid hinges starting to break up this laptop has been retired from active duty. The OS with all software and files has been migrated to my System Seven in 'Other systems' to carry on as my general purpose 'main machine'.

    I've now clean installed 25H2 and used Garlin's scripts to update Secure Boot to CA 2023 and revoke the PCA 2011 certificates. It's new role is to test secure boot issues.

    Info for 2021-2026:
    fully 'Windows 11 ready' laptop. Windows 10 C: partition migrated from my old unsupported 'main machine' then upgraded to 11. A test migration ran Insider builds for 2 months. When 11 was released on 5th October 2021 it was re-imaged back to 10 and was offered the upgrade in Windows Update on 20th October. Windows Update offered the 22H2 Feature Update on 20th September 2022. It got the 23H2 Feature Update on 4th November 2023 through Windows Update, 24H2 on 3rd October 2024 through Windows Update by setting the Target Release Version for 24H2, and 25H2 on 30th September 2025 through Windows Update by setting the Target Release Version for 25H2.

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProIntel® Core™ i5-520M8GB(integrated graphics) Intel HD Graphics
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Latitude E4310
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ i5-520M
    Motherboard
    0T6M8G
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics card(s)
    (integrated graphics) Intel HD Graphics
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    500GB Crucial MX500 SSD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    unsupported machine: Legacy bios, MBR, TPM 1.2, upgraded from W10 to W11 using W10/W11 hybrid install media workaround.

    In-place upgrade to 22H2 using ISO and a workaround.
    Feature Update to 23H2 by manually installing the Enablement Package.
    In-place upgrade to 24H2 using hybrid 23H2/24H2 install media.
    Upgraded to 25H2 by Enablement Package.

    Also running Insider Experimental 263xx and 29xxx builds and Windows 10 as native boot .vhdx.
  • My SYSTEM THREE is a Dell Latitude 5410, i7-10610U, 32GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro.

    My SYSTEM FOUR was a 2-in-1 convertible Lenovo Yoga 11e (1st gen) type 20DA, Celeron N2930, 8GB RAM, 256GB ssd. Unsupported device. This has now been sold. It has been replaced by my System Eight.

    My SYSTEM FIVE is a Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1, Pentium Silver N5030, 8GB RAM, 1TB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro, plus Insider Beta, Experimental 263xx and 29xxx builds (and a few others) as a native boot .vhdx.

    My SYSTEM SIX is a Dell Latitude 5550, Core Ultra 7 165H, 64GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, supported device, Windows 11 Pro, Hyper-V host machine. Updated to 25H2 on 30th September 2025.

    My SYSTEM SEVEN is a Lenovo Thinkpad T580, 1920x1080 touchscreen, Intel Core i7-8650U, 16GB RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD + 2nd 512GB NVMe SSD, a supported device for Windows 11. This is my current general purpose 'main machine'. The installed Windows 11 Home from my System One has been migrated to this machine. As its new home has an existing digital licence for Pro I've been able to upgrade the migrated OS from Home to Pro.

    My SYSTEM EIGHT is a 2-in-1 convertible Lenovo Yoga 11e (5th gen) type 20LN, Celeron N4120, 8GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, a supported device for Windows 11. Currently running Windows 11 Pro, plus Insider Beta, Experimental 263xx and 29xxx builds as native boot vhdx.
DarkStar said:
I'm new to Windows 11 (Home). so apologies if this a daft question.

This is a new laptop and I have run Windows Update to get up to date (except for the optional 2022-11 Cumulative Update KB501 9157).

My System / About Info shows:
Windows 11 Home,
Version: 21H2
OS Build: 22000,1219

While Searching for solutions to two issues (posted in another topic). I see references to Windows 11 build 22593, Windows 11 build 25136 and build 22621.160 and so on. So it looks like the solutions put forward in those other topics / tutorials would not apply to me.

My question is - how do these build numbers relate to me. Is my system out of date. Colour me confused.
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I ran across a similar situation with an HP All-in-One that I support. The most recent build was 22000.xxxx, so I ran Windows Update and what it offered was the 22H2 build -- directly. So, I ran that and it updated directly to build 22621.819. I didn't want to mess around with W10UI since this is an OEM machine. You might want to check Windows Update to see if 22H2 is being offered to you and use that to update to the current Win11 version.
 

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Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Custom built
CPU
Ryzen 5600X
Motherboard
ASRock Steel Legend
Memory
16GB
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GT 710
Sound Card
None
Monitor(s) Displays
23",24", 19" - flat panels
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Hard Drives
None - only M.2 SATA and NVMe drives
PSU
750W
Case
Antec
Cooling
stock Wraith cooler
Keyboard
Corsair gaming
Mouse
Logitech M720
Internet Speed
1Gb
Thank you al - there was a preview Cumulative Update (KB 501 9157). Today, this was not listed as a preview, so I have installed it. My OS Build is now 21H2, 22000.1281. So, my question now is - when will the 22H1 and 22H2 updates show up. (I do not wish to be an Insider. ;-) )

Maybe they are not available yet as this is a new laptop???
 

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Windows 11 Home 22H2Intel i5-1035G1 1.00GHz, 1190 MHz, 4 cores8 GBIntel UHD Graphics
OS
Windows 11 Home 22H2
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
ASUS VivoBook X515JAB
CPU
Intel i5-1035G1 1.00GHz, 1190 MHz, 4 cores
Motherboard
ASUS X515JAB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel UHD Graphics
Sound Card
Intel Smart Sound Technology
Monitor(s) Displays
1
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080, 60Hz
Hard Drives
512GB SSD NVMe Intel
Mouse
Wired
Internet Speed
4 MBps
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Norton
DarkStar said:
there was a preview Cumulative Update (KB 501 9157). Today, this was not listed as a preview, so I have installed it. My OS Build is now 21H2, 22000.1281. So, my question now is - when will the 22H1 and 22H2 updates show up.
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You can tell that it was a preview update because it was offered as an optional update. You were not obliged to install it.

The main non-optional update is issued once a month on Patch Tuesday, the second Tuesday of each month. The next one will be on Tuesday 13th. This is the only update that contains new security patches. Each cumulative update contains all the fixes from previous ones, so you only ever need the latest one.

Windows 10 and 11 follow the same servicing cadence, described here:

Windows 10 update servicing cadence - Windows 10 Help Forums

Ive heard from many of you that youd like a primer on our monthly Windows 10 quality update servicing cadence and terminology. In response, Id like to share our guiding principles, then dive into them further to provide context for the quality updates
www.tenforums.com www.tenforums.com
 

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    Windows 11 HomeAMD Athlon Silver 3050U8GBRadeon Graphics
    OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 3 A315-23-R9VY
    CPU
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050U
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    laptop screen
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768 native resolution, up to 2560x1440 with Radeon Virtual Super Resolution
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung EVO 870 SSD (from April 2026: 250GB EVO 850)
    Internet Speed
    150 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge, Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    UPDATE - 11 April 2026: due to lid hinges starting to break up this laptop has been retired from active duty. The OS with all software and files has been migrated to my System Seven in 'Other systems' to carry on as my general purpose 'main machine'.

    I've now clean installed 25H2 and used Garlin's scripts to update Secure Boot to CA 2023 and revoke the PCA 2011 certificates. It's new role is to test secure boot issues.

    Info for 2021-2026:
    fully 'Windows 11 ready' laptop. Windows 10 C: partition migrated from my old unsupported 'main machine' then upgraded to 11. A test migration ran Insider builds for 2 months. When 11 was released on 5th October 2021 it was re-imaged back to 10 and was offered the upgrade in Windows Update on 20th October. Windows Update offered the 22H2 Feature Update on 20th September 2022. It got the 23H2 Feature Update on 4th November 2023 through Windows Update, 24H2 on 3rd October 2024 through Windows Update by setting the Target Release Version for 24H2, and 25H2 on 30th September 2025 through Windows Update by setting the Target Release Version for 25H2.

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProIntel® Core™ i5-520M8GB(integrated graphics) Intel HD Graphics
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Latitude E4310
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ i5-520M
    Motherboard
    0T6M8G
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics card(s)
    (integrated graphics) Intel HD Graphics
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    500GB Crucial MX500 SSD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    unsupported machine: Legacy bios, MBR, TPM 1.2, upgraded from W10 to W11 using W10/W11 hybrid install media workaround.

    In-place upgrade to 22H2 using ISO and a workaround.
    Feature Update to 23H2 by manually installing the Enablement Package.
    In-place upgrade to 24H2 using hybrid 23H2/24H2 install media.
    Upgraded to 25H2 by Enablement Package.

    Also running Insider Experimental 263xx and 29xxx builds and Windows 10 as native boot .vhdx.
  • My SYSTEM THREE is a Dell Latitude 5410, i7-10610U, 32GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro.

    My SYSTEM FOUR was a 2-in-1 convertible Lenovo Yoga 11e (1st gen) type 20DA, Celeron N2930, 8GB RAM, 256GB ssd. Unsupported device. This has now been sold. It has been replaced by my System Eight.

    My SYSTEM FIVE is a Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1, Pentium Silver N5030, 8GB RAM, 1TB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro, plus Insider Beta, Experimental 263xx and 29xxx builds (and a few others) as a native boot .vhdx.

    My SYSTEM SIX is a Dell Latitude 5550, Core Ultra 7 165H, 64GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, supported device, Windows 11 Pro, Hyper-V host machine. Updated to 25H2 on 30th September 2025.

    My SYSTEM SEVEN is a Lenovo Thinkpad T580, 1920x1080 touchscreen, Intel Core i7-8650U, 16GB RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD + 2nd 512GB NVMe SSD, a supported device for Windows 11. This is my current general purpose 'main machine'. The installed Windows 11 Home from my System One has been migrated to this machine. As its new home has an existing digital licence for Pro I've been able to upgrade the migrated OS from Home to Pro.

    My SYSTEM EIGHT is a 2-in-1 convertible Lenovo Yoga 11e (5th gen) type 20LN, Celeron N4120, 8GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, a supported device for Windows 11. Currently running Windows 11 Pro, plus Insider Beta, Experimental 263xx and 29xxx builds as native boot vhdx.
What a difference a few days makes ;-)

More Windows Updates have become available so I have installed them - the build is now 22H2, 22621.963.
 

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At a glance

Windows 11 Home 22H2Intel i5-1035G1 1.00GHz, 1190 MHz, 4 cores8 GBIntel UHD Graphics
OS
Windows 11 Home 22H2
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
ASUS VivoBook X515JAB
CPU
Intel i5-1035G1 1.00GHz, 1190 MHz, 4 cores
Motherboard
ASUS X515JAB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel UHD Graphics
Sound Card
Intel Smart Sound Technology
Monitor(s) Displays
1
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080, 60Hz
Hard Drives
512GB SSD NVMe Intel
Mouse
Wired
Internet Speed
4 MBps
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Norton
Congrats, @DarkStar,

You've won! That build is where you ought to be, exactly.
 

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  • At a glance

    11 Pro 24H2 26100.2454i7-9700 @ 3.00GHz32GBDDR4 @ 2666MHzIntel HD 630 Graphics onboard
    OS
    11 Pro 24H2 26100.2454
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo ThinkCentre M920S SFF
    CPU
    i7-9700 @ 3.00GHz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo 3132
    Memory
    32GBDDR4 @ 2666MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD 630 Graphics onboard
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG E2442
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    1 x Samsung 970 EVO PLUS 500GB NVMe SSD, 1 x WD_BLACK SN770
    250GB NVMe SSD (OS and programs), 1 x WD_BLACK SN770
    500GB NVMe SSD (Data)
    Case
    Lenovo SFF
    Keyboard
    Cherry Stream TKL JK-8600US-2 Wired
    Mouse
    LogiTech M510 wireless
    Internet Speed
    Fast (for fixed wireless!)
    Browser
    Chrome, sometimes Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes Premium & Defender (working together beautifully!)

  • At a glance

    11 Pro 24H2 26100.2454i5-8400 @ 2.80GHz32GB DDR4 @ 2600MHzIntel HD 630 Graphics onboard
    Operating System
    11 Pro 24H2 26100.2454
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo ThinkCentre M920S SFF
    CPU
    i5-8400 @ 2.80GHz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo 3132
    Memory
    32GB DDR4 @ 2600MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel HD 630 Graphics onboard
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG FULL HD (1920x1080@59Hz)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1 x Samsung 970 EVO PLUS NVMe; 1 x Samsung 980 NVMe SSD
    Case
    Lenovo Think Centre SFF
    Keyboard
    Cherry Stream TKL JK-8600US-2 Wired
    Mouse
    LogiTech M510 wireless
    Internet Speed
    Fast (for fixed wireless!)
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes Premium and MS Defender, beautiful together
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