Windows 11 23H2 has been released for a period, but some users report that Windows 11 23H2 fails to install on their devices. If you are also bothered by this problem, you can try the methods in this MiniTool post to solve the problem.
Here are the things you can try if Windows 11 23H2 fails to install on your device.
The Windows 11 2023 Update (Windows 11 23H2) Has Been Released
Windows 11 23H2 has been released on October 31, 2023. This update is also called the Windows 11 2023 Update or Windows 11, version 23H2. We believe many users have been waiting for this update for a long time because it contains an AI assistant Windows Copilot, as well as some other attractive new features.
If you are still running Windows 10, you will need to check if your PC can run Windows 11 before upgrading to Windows 11 23H2. If your PC is eligible, you can go to Windows Update to check for updates and install Windows 11 23H2 if it is available on your device.
However, if you are already running an earlier version of Windows 11 like Windows 11 22H2, you can go to Windows Update, toggle on the Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available option, and then check for updates to see if Windows 11 23H2 is available.
Windows 11 23H2 Fails to Install in Windows Update
Unfortunately, many users encounter issues when they perform an installation using this method. Here is a report:
Unable to install Win 11 23H2
I currently am on version 22623.1325 of win11. 23H2 downloads, goes to 25% installing, then aborts. Any ideas on how to complete the update?
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The above user said that the Windows 11 23H2 installation is stuck in Windows Update, so he can’t update to Windows 11 23H2 successfully.
Windows 11 23H2 installation stuck or Windows 11 23H2 is not installing could happen due to the following reasons:
- There is not enough free space to save the update files.
- Some temporary files get corrupted, causing the Windows 11 23H2 update to fail.
- There is something wrong with Windows Update.
- External hardware interrupts the update.
- The relative device drivers are damaged
Try These Fixes if Windows 11 23H2 Fails to Install
If Windows 11 23H2 fails to install on your device, you can try the following solutions to solve the issue.
Fix 1: Free up Disk Space on Drive C
A Windows 11 update needs enough disk space on drive C. If not, the update progress might get stuck during the progress. So, you can go to File Explorer to see if the free space is enough or if C drive is full.
You can use the methods introduced in this post to release space on drive C: 10 Ways to Free up Disk Space in Windows 10/11.
Fix 2: Restart Your Computer
Some damaged temporary files can also cause the Windows 11 23H2 update to fail. But this issue can be easily solved. You just need to restart your PC. This can remove all temporary files on your device including the damaged ones. After that, you can go to Windows Update and check for updates again to see if you can install the update completely.
If Windows 11 23H2 is not installing even after you restart your PC, you can continue to the next fix.
Fix 3: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
Windows has a built-in troubleshooter to help you solve issues related to Windows Update. If Windows 11 23H2 fails to install in Windows Update, you can run it to fix the issue.
Step 1. Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
Step 2. Go to System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
Step 3. Click the Run button next to Windows Update to run it.
The tool can automatically fix the found issues.
If you still can’t install Windows 11 23H2, you will need to consider whether the external devices affect the installation.
Fix 4: Remove External Devices
Disconnect any unnecessary external storage devices, drives, docks, or other hardware from your device. After doing so, attempt to run the updates once more to check if this resolves your issue. If the problem persists, proceed to the next fix.
Fix 5: Fix Driver Errors in Device Manager
Step 1. Right-click Start and select Device Manager from the WinX menu.
Step 2. Find any device with a yellow exclamation mark next to it. You need to expand each category to check.
Step 3. Select the device name.
Step 3. Select Action, and then choose Update driver or Uninstall to fix the errors.
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If you find some of your important files get lost after you update to Windows 11 23H2, you can try MiniTool Power Data Recovery to scan your hard drive and see if this data restore tool can find the files you want to recover.
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Bottom Line
These are the methods you can try when Windows 11 23H2 fails to install on your device. We hope these methods can help you get the Windows 11 2023 Update successfully.
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