I have installed the “enablement tool” but the next action was to install the 5/24 updates, with no mention of the 23H2
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how to update win11 22H2 to 23H2 after registry block
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AskWoody LoungerMay 28, 2024 at 6:49 am #2675826Viewing 2 reply threadsAuthorReplies-
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ManagerMay 28, 2024 at 7:15 am #2675855If you blocked 23H2 by setting the TargetReleaseVersion to 22H2 in the Registry, go to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate
Reset the TargetReleaseVersionInfo to 23H2If you have the Pro Edition of Win11 and blocked the upgrade in Group Policy, go to:
Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update\Manage updates offered from Windows Update
Double click on Select the Target Feature Update version
Reset Target Version for Feature updates to 23H2In the Taskbar Searchbox type winver and confirm you have Version 23H2
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steeviebops
AskWoody PlusMay 28, 2024 at 7:17 am #2675856If your system is fully up to date on 22H2, you can go to 23H2 by installing the enablement package:
It only takes a few minutes and one reboot.
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