How to Install Windows 11 2022 Update (22H2) Right Now

Jun. 16, 2022



  1. Press the “Windows + I”keyboard shortcut on Windows 11to open the Settings page quickly. Here, click on “Windows Update” in the left sidebar.

  2. Next, click on “Check for updates” and wait for a while.

  3. A banner will soon appear saying, “Windows 11, version 22H2 is available” if the update is ready for you. It means you can install and upgrade to Windows 11 22H2 directly from Windows Update. Simply click on “Download & install” to proceed.

  4. First, head over to Microsoft’sofficial pageand download theWindows 11 Installation Assistant.

  5. Now, run the downloadedEXE fileand follow the on-screen instructions.

  6. Finally, click on “Accept and install” to upgrade your PC to Windows 11 22H2 build. Note that, it will not remove any programs or format any drive. The update process is seamless and works like a charm.

Another way to upgrade to Windows 11 22H2 is through the official ISO image. You don’t need to enroll your PC into the Windows Insider Program. Using this method, you can simply download the ISO image and upgrade to Windows 11 22H2. Follow the below instructions.

  1. First,open this pageand scroll down to the “Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO)” section. Here, click on the drop-down menu and choose “Windows 11”. For your information, Microsoft has already seeded the Windows 11 22H2 ISO image for direct download.

  2. Next,choose the languagefor your Windows 11 system.

  3. Finally,download the Windows 11 22H2 ISO imagedirectly from Microsoft’s website.

  4. Once the download is complete, right-click on the ISO image and choose “Mount“.

  5. A new folder will then open up. Here, double-click on “setup.exe“.

  6. Now the Windows 11 Installer will open up. Here, click on “Next” and “Accept” the terms and conditions. It will now start downloading some necessary files.

  7. Next, click on “Install” after reviewing the changes. I will suggest choosing the default option: “Keep personal files and apps” for a seamless upgrade process.

  8. Once the update is done, the installer willrestartyour PC and take you through the usual setup process. You will now be updated to Windows 11 22H2 build.

  9. Before anything, you need to download the Windows 11 22H2 ISO image, similar to the above method. Simplyopen this pageand move to the “Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO)” section. Here, choose “Windows 11” from the drop-down menu.

  10. Next, choose yourlanguage.

  11. Finally,download the Windows 11 22H2 ISO imagefrom the link below.

  12. Next, we need to downloadRufusto flash the ISO image on a USB drive.Click hereto download Rufus.

  13. Now, open Rufus and plug the USB drive into your PC. Here, click on “Select” and choose the Windows 11 22H2 ISO image.

  14. After that, click on “Start” at the bottom. If you have an incompatible PC, but still want to install the latest Windows 11 22H2 update, head over to our separate article onhow to bypass Windows 11’s CPU, TPM, Secure Boot, and RAM requirements.

  15. After the flashing process is complete, close Rufus and restart your computer. As your PC reboots,press the boot keycontinuously.

Note: On HP laptops, pressing the “Esc” key during startup brings up the Startup menu. For other laptops and desktops, you will have to look for the boot key on the Internet. It should be one of these: F12, F9, F10, etc.

  1. Now,select the USB driveon which you flashed the Windows 11 22H2 ISO and hit Enter.

  2. You will then boot into the Windows 11 installer setup. Click on “Next -> Install Now -> I don’t have a product key -> Select edition -> Custom“.

  3. Then,select the partitionwhere you wish to install Windows 11 and click the “Next” button. Generally, it’s the “C” drive.

  4. And that’s it. The latestWindows 11 22H2 updatewill now be installed on your PC.

  5. After the installation, when the computer restarts, unplug the USB thumb drive, and you will boot right into Windows 11 22H2. Bear in mind, Microsoft has brought theonline account requirementfor Windows 11 Pro edition too, along with the Home edition. So to avoid it, follow our guide andcreate a local account during onboarding setup.

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