Cannot Update 24H2! Updates Fail


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Hi everyone.

I updated to 24H2 from 23H2 with a USB created with the creation tool. I cannot update the PC. Either the update fails whilst downloading, or it reboots and then rolls back. It seems this is a known issue -

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5044284 / KB5046617 can't install new updates

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 24H2 KB5044284 and KB5046617 can't install future updates. A workaround has been provided.
www.neowin.net

Windows 11: issue may prevent further installations of updates - gHacks Tech News

A new issue that prevents the installation of future security updates affects some Windows 11, version 24H2 installations.
www.ghacks.net

I am curious how many people are having this problem. In the meantime, I will wait for a fix from Microsoft.
 
Windows Build/Version
26100.2314

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 5800X3D
    Motherboard
    Asus TUF Gaming X570-Pro WiFi II
    Memory
    64GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC897 @ AMD K19.2
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC U34G2G4R3 [34" LCD]
    Screen Resolution
    3440x1440
    Hard Drives
    NVMe Samsung SSD 970 x 2
    Samsung SSD 860 EVO 1TB
    4TB ST4000DM004-2CV104
    PSU
    750W Coolermaster V Series V750 80 Plus Gold
    Case
    Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2 D-RGB Tempered Glass Full Tower Black
    Internet Speed
    250Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox / Chrome / Edge / Vivaldi
    Antivirus
    Bitdefender Total Security
I had problem installing the 24h2 from bootable USB but after performing few steps all went okay.

Turn off antivirus software before upgrading to 24h2.

Open the Command Prompt as admin and execute bellow commands one at a time:

Code: 
dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

sfc /scannow

Chkdsk C: /r

You can use Rufus to download and create bootable USB flash drive.

In this guide, you will learn the steps to use Rufus to download the ISO file and create a bootable media to install Windows 11 from scratch.

 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
    Motherboard
    Erica6
    Memory
    Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC671
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1
I find RUFUS to be a better install method than Media Creation Tool

To create a Windows installation with Rufus, you can:

  1. Download the latest version of Rufus from the Rufus download page

  2. Insert a USB flash drive into your computer and make sure it doesn't contain any important data

  3. Run the downloaded RUFUS executable file

  4. Select the USB drive from the list of available devices

  5. Select the ISO file you want to use

  6. Configure the settings:
    • Partition scheme: Choose "MBR" for BIOS or UEFI, or "GPT" for UEFI only
    • File system: NTFS is recommended for Windows installations

  7. Click Start to begin the process

  8. Confirm that you want to proceed, as all data on the USB drive will be destroyed

  9. Wait for Rufus to complete the process
If doing a fresh install, you can also customise your Windows installation by clicking Start and following the prompts. The prompts/customisation will show after clicking “start”​
​
For an update, complete an in-place upgrade.​

Also, in this video, it will show you how to download the Windows version you want to install, directly via RUFUS before it creates the USB Media. During this tutorial, the download Windows via RUFUS is explained at the 4min 25 second mark.



After completing the above process, run an in-place upgrade to update the PC. Option Two.


www.elevenforum.com

Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade

This tutorial will show you how to do a repair install of Windows 11 by performing an in-place upgrade without losing anything. If you need to repair or create a new recovery partition or having problems with the Windows 11 operating system on your PC, and the usual solutions will not fix it...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com

Having done all this, I can not guarantee that your update will work. There may be other issues.
 
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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.5039
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    1000/400Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.

FreeBooter and antspants​

For what I understood, OP has successfully upgraded from Win 23k2 to 24h2.
The reported issue is it can't install updates.
The links he posted seems to show it is a 24h2 bug.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro - Windows 7 HP 64 - Lubuntu
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    custom build
    CPU
    i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4400MHz
    Motherboard
    GA-Z170-HD3P
    Memory
    4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG - Intel 530
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 226BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    (1) -1 SM951 – 128GB M.2 AHCI PCIe SSD drive for Win 11
    (2) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for Data
    (3) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for backup
    (4) -1 BX500 SSD - 128G for Windows 7 and Lubuntu
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W TR2 gold
    Keyboard
    Old and good Chicony mechanical keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech mX performance - 9 buttons (had to disable some)
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox 64
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Q550LF
    CPU
    i7-4500U 800- 3000MHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Q550LF
    Memory
    (4+4)G DDR3 1600
    Graphics card(s)
    IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Display LP156WF4-SPH1
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    BX500 120G SSD for Windows and programs
    & 1T HDD for data
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox 64
Megahertz said:

FreeBooter and antspants​

For what I understood, OP has successfully upgraded from Win 23k2 to 24h2.
The reported issue is it can't install updates.
The links he posted seems to show it is a 24h2 bug.
Click to expand...
Oh yes, how did i miss that detail, thanks @Megahertz.

Use Windows Update Troubleshooter.


  • Right-click on Start button and pick Settings
  • Go to System > Troubleshoot
  • Click on Other Troubleshooters > Windows Update and click Run button.



Download Windows updates manually.


  • Go to the official Microsoft update catalog;
  • Enter a specific update code, for example, KB4481031
  • Select the correct version and click Download
  • Click on the link and Windows will update your computer



Resetting the Windows Update components can usually solve these types of issues.

Reset Windows Update in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to completely reset Windows Update components and policies to default in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Update keeps Windows 11 updated by automatically downloading and installing the latest updates, drivers, and hotfixes released by Microsoft. Sometimes you...
www.elevenforum.com
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
    Motherboard
    Erica6
    Memory
    Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC671
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1
One of the known issues for 24H2.

learn.microsoft.com

Windows 11, version 24H2 known issues and notifications

View announcements and review known issues and fixes for Windows 11, version 24H2
learn.microsoft.com

Have you tried updating through the catalog to the December update?


Need to download both files and install in this order.

1. windows11.0-kb5043080-x64_953449672073f8fb99badb4cc6d5d7849b9c83e8.msu

2. windows11.0-kb5048667-x64_d4ad0ca69de9a02bc356757581e0e0d6960c9f93.msu
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
Try to install Windows 11 without network and see if this helps.

Code: 
OOBE\BYPASSNRO
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus
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