Why is the Windows 11 update not showing in Windows Update?

Sandwich 15 Reputation points
2025-10-13T05:11:21.7966667+00:00

Hi, since Windows 10 End of Service is tomorrow, I was gonna update to 11. I checked Windows Update but it's not there. My laptop is fully compatible with Windows 11 so it's not a compatibility issue. What's the reason for the update not being there?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | End of support (EOS)

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  1. Kapil Arya 38,721 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-10-13T09:00:46.65+00:00

    If you get This PC meets Windows 11 requirements with PC Health Check app, then you can use Windows 11 Installation Assistant which you can download from here:

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11

    Alternatively, you can try manual upgrade using ISO file. Follow these steps: 

    • Download Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft website. Ensure it is of same language as you've with Windows 10 installation.

    Double click on it to mount it to a DVD drive.

    Then go to DVD drive, double click on setup.exe to proceed.

    Follow on-screen instructions to complete upgrade.

    Refer detailed instructions in this step-by-step guide:

    https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-upgrade-windows-10-to-windows-11-using-iso-file

    Let us know if this helps!

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

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  2. Estrella721 47,875 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-10-13T05:44:20.45+00:00

    Hi, thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Q&A forum. I’m happy to help.

    Try running the PC Health Check tool: https://aka.ms/GetPCHealthCheckApp

    Click 'check now' button then share a screenshot of the result.

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