During the early days of a new version of Windows, the system may still have bugs and some known issues that can negatively affect the experience. However, since these problems typically only affect a small portion of devices, instead of pulling off the update, Microsoft places an upgrade block (officially known as “safeguard hold”) to temporarily prevent affected computers from getting the feature update. After the issue has been fixed by Microsoft or external sources, the company will remove the block to allow previously affected devices to upgrade. If the upgrade option to Windows 11 22H2 is missing from the Windows Update settings because of a safeguard hold, you can disable the policy to remove the upgrade block through the Group Policy Editor or Registry. Usually, this process isn’t recommended because you may encounter problems during and after the upgrade, but it can come in handy in many scenarios. For instance, if it is been some time and the device is not getting the new version. You want to test the update on a spare computer before upgrading your primary device, or you cannot wait until the new version arrives automatically. This guide will teach you the steps to disable the safeguard hold policy on Windows 11.
Disable block from Group Policy to upgrade to Windows 11 22H2 Disable block from Registry to upgrade to Windows 11 22H2
Disable block from Group Policy to upgrade to Windows 11 22H2
To disable the safeguard hold to upgrade Windows 11 22H2, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the compatibility block will be removed, and you’ll be able to use the Windows Update settings to download and install the 2022 Update. (It might take up to 48 hours before the update becomes available on your computer.)
After the installation, the policy will reset, and you will need to configure it again if your device has a compatibility hold during the next feature update rollout.
Disable block from Registry to upgrade to Windows 11 22H2
To bypass the safeguard hold to install Windows 11 22H2 from the Registry, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the option to install Windows 11 22H2 will be available from the Windows Update settings when you are ready to upgrade.
It’s worth noting that this feature may only work for devices that meet the minimum requirements to run Windows 11. You will need to follow a different set of instructions to upgrade a computer with unsupported hardware. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
