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Just read that a new version of Windows 10 is out:
www.bleepingcomputer.com

Windows 10 22H2 is released, here's what we know

Microsoft has announced the availability of Windows 10, version 22H2 (aka the Windows 10 2022 Update), now rolling out to all eligible devices.
www.bleepingcomputer.com www.bleepingcomputer.com

So a quick question, is it just to release control (InControl), change the version number og take control again. Is that how it can work? I've only used it to NOT upgrade to Windows 11.

Right now I have version 21H2 - I actually thought that anything version 22 was Windows 11. But I guess not.
 
InControl has two fields, one to control if you use Windows 10 or 11, and one to control which version of the OS to use. Assuming Microsoft keeps using the same controls in the configurations that InControl is editing, it can be used for Windows 12 and beyond!

Since I never deleted my copy, here's an image of the values you can change:
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If you release control and leave it that way, and then check for updates, you'll likely get offered the 22H2 update. It's very small and quick, because it's just flipping an "entitlement" or "activation" bit. You should have the option to install it on your chosen schedule (for the near term) and then once you choose to upgrade, you could take control again and stay where you are at that time.

If you release control, edit the target version number to 22H2 in InControl, and then re-take control immediately, then what will happen is the update will install on its own without ANY interaction or choice from you. In essence InControl tells Windows you MUST get to this version ASAP, and that is what will happen.
 
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A bit of a side step on the thread, but what opinions are there on installing Windows 10 optional updates? I usually ignore the optional updates mostly because of Microsoft's track record of breaking things, and currently have "2022-10 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 10 Version 21H1 for x64-based Systems (KB5018482)" pending install. As a rule I update things soon after release- except those optional Windows ones.
 
Ralph said:
Update Preview
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A preview update is usually released in one of the last weeks of the month before it will be in the required update the following month. You're just waiting approximately 2 weeks before you will get it anyway. If you don't want to be on the bleeding edge, simply wait and let others find any problems and if there are problems, hopefully MS fixes them over the two weeks before the rollout.
 
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PHolder said:
A preview update is usually released in one of the last weeks of the month before it will be in the required update the following month. You're just waiting approximately 2 weeks before you will get it anyway. If you don't want to be on the bleeding edge, simply wait and let others find any problems and if there are problems, hopefully MS fixes them over the two weeks before the rollout.
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Good to know.

About the Windows 10 22H2 update - it doesn't seem to be available in my region/on my systems. I can only get to 21H2.

But security updates should be available on 21H2 until at least October 2023.
 
CredulousDane said:
About the Windows 10 22H2 update - it doesn't seem to be available in my region/on my systems. I can only get to 21H2.
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Occasionally, I come across a system acting the same. I'll typically run the Windows Update Assistant and that'll kick it to current.

Windows 10 Update Assistant - Microsoft Support

This troubleshooter assists customers whose machines are not yet updated to the latest release, Windows 10 Version 1607. This update will initially be released only to a small set of targeted customers. This set will expand over time. Windows users can start the assistant from this article.
support.microsoft.com support.microsoft.com
 
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CredulousDane said:
Windows 10 22H2 update - it doesn't seem to be available
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Well, as the OP, you asked about InControl. If you don't release control, it'll never show up. I assume you've released control and checked for updates? On my test system, this led to the update showing right away. As mentioned before, if you release control, edit the field to 22H2 and then take control, that will definitely speed things along, as it should auto-apply. If that didn't cause it to happen, then there is definitely something weird going on.
 
JimWilliamson said:
Occasionally, I come across a system acting the same. I'll typically run the Windows Update Assistant and that'll kick it to current.

Windows 10 Update Assistant - Microsoft Support

This troubleshooter assists customers whose machines are not yet updated to the latest release, Windows 10 Version 1607. This update will initially be released only to a small set of targeted customers. This set will expand over time. Windows users can start the assistant from this article.
support.microsoft.com support.microsoft.com
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I'll try that, thanks!

PHolder said:
Well, as the OP, you asked about InControl. If you don't release control, it'll never show up. I assume you've released control and checked for updates? On my test system, this led to the update showing right away. As mentioned before, if you release control, edit the field to 22H2 and then take control, that will definitely speed things along, as it should auto-apply. If that didn't cause it to happen, then there is definitely something weird going on.
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This is my InControl settings - so the update should come along...

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CredulousDane said:
This is my InControl settings - so the update should come along...
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Hmm. That is odd... it should have already self applied. Are you sure it didn't when you weren't watching? Maybe run WinVer and see what it reports. Are you running Windows 10 Home or Pro? Maybe that's a difference.
 
PHolder said:
Hmm. That is odd... it should have already self applied. Are you sure it didn't when you weren't watching? Maybe run WinVer and see what it reports. Are you running Windows 10 Home or Pro? Maybe that's a difference.
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I use WIN+X and then chose System - and just tried starting the Update Assistent, JimWilliamson mentioned, and it suggest starting download etc. :)

System.png
 
Alright, it took quite some time for Update Assistent to help me... was beginning to get worried as I thought 22H2 was just a small update. But...

... it worked out :)

System22H2.png
 
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It's really hard to know what Windows Update is doing sometimes. There have been recent updates to Windows Update Servicing, so maybe you needed that first so it could get itself figured out.
 
PHolder said:
It's really hard to know what Windows Update is doing sometimes. There have been recent updates to Windows Update Servicing, so maybe you needed that first so it could get itself figured out.
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Yeah, it had to forced to update as it didn't happen automatically. And you're right, there are no answers to why with WU. No errors, just no update.
 
Thanks for the info. As a habit when I fire up Windows I go into settings and manually check for updates. Pretty much every day Defender is updated and I like to keep that up to date.
 
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I have two identical machines bought at the same time. (They may not actually be inwardly identical because you know how manufacturers are with substitutions.) Both are treated identically at all times where Windows Updates are concerned. Both of them were on 21H2. One of them went right to 22H2 and the other had to be forced... There just appears to be no rhyme or reason for any particular delay.
 
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