How to Download and Install Windows 10 22H2 Update Manually

Do you want to avoid the wait and download, then install Windows 10 22H2 update manually? This guide shows you various methods to do that.

How To Download And Install Windows 10 22H2 Update Manually

Before you can install the latest Windows 10 update manually, you need enough free space on your PC. So, I’ll start this guide by showing you how to check that you have enough free space on your OS install drive.

After that, I will show you two methods to download and install Windows 10 22H2 update manually. The first method uses the Windows 10 Update Assistant, while the second method uses the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool.

Finally, you can read my answers to common questions people ask about this update in my FAQ section.

Check that You Have Enough Free Space in Your Windows 10 Install Drive

How To Download And Install Windows 10 22H2 Update Manually - Check That You Have Enough Free Space In Your Windows 10 Install Drive

As I mentioned in my introduction, if your PC’s OS install drive does not have enough free space, you may not be able to install Windows 10 22 update manually.

So, follow the steps below to check that your Windows 10 OS install drive has enough free space.

  1. Search PowerShell and open Windows PowerShell.
  1. When PowerShell opens, get your PC’s OS installation drive by running the command below.
$Env:SystemDrive

The command returns the drive Windows 10 is installed on your PC. Mine is drive C:

How To Download And Install Windows 10 22H2 Update Manually - Check That You Have Enough Free Space In Your Windows 10 Install Drive
  1. Next, run the command below to get the free disk space on the drive the last command returned.
Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_LogicalDisk | Where-Object {$_.DeviceID -eq "C:"} | Format-Table DeviceId, @{n="FreeSpace (GB)";e={[math]::Round($_.FreeSpace/1GB,2)}}
Replace C: with the drive letter the first command above returned. I have boldened the drive letter in the command to make it easy to spot.

The command returns the free space on the drive you specified in the last command. According to the result of the command, my Windows 10 PC has 26.17GB.

If your PC has up to 20GB of free space on this drive, proceed to the next section. Otherwise, free up some space on this drive before you proceed.

2 Methods to Download and Install Windows 10 22H2 Update Manually

Various Methods To Download And Install Windows 10 22H2 Update Manually

Download and Install Windows 10 22H2 Update Manually with Windows Update Assistant

  1. Click this link – Microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 – to open the Windows 10 update page.
  2. Then, below “Windows 10 2022 Update | Version 22H2,” click the Update now button. Clicking this button downloads the Windows 10 update assistant file.
Download And Install Windows 10 22H2 Update Manually With Windows Update Assistant
  1. If you use the Google Chrome browser, the browser will display the file at the bottom left. Click on it, then click Yes when the User Access Contol pop-up opens.

    The update assistant will check for updates – see the second screenshot below.
Download And Install Windows 10 22H2 Update Manually With Windows Update Assistant
  1. Then, the Windows 10 update assistant will display the window in the screenshot below – prompting you to update to the latest version of Windows 10 – click Update Now.

    The Windows 10 update assistance will check whether your PC meets the requirements to download and install version 22H2 manually.
  1. If your PC meets the requirements to download and install the update, the Windows 10 update assistance will give the PC a pass. Click Next to continue.

    When you click Next, the installer will perform some actions, then prompt you to restart your PC. It will also trigger a 30-minute countdown clock.
Download And Install Windows 10 22H2 Update Manually With Windows Update Assistant
  1. To restart your PC immediately and complete the installation of the Windows 10 22H2 update, click Restart now.
From this point, the update is mostly automated. Wait for the update to install and display the Windows 10 log-on screen.
Download And Install Windows 10 22H2 Update Manually With Windows Update Assistant
  1. Finally, log in to your PC with your usual credentials. Windows will take a short while to display your desktop.
  2. When it does, to confirm that you have installed Windows 10 22H2, search winver and open the app.

Download and Install Windows 10 22H2 Update Manually with Windows 10 Media Creation Tool

You can also manually install Windows 10 22H2 (Windows 10 2022) update using the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool.

Firstly, you have to download the Windows 10 22H2 Media Creation Tool (MediaCreationTool22H2). Then, you’ll use the Media Creation Tool to download and install Windows 10 22H2.

Unlike using the Update Assistant method, the Media Creation Tool method gives you the option to decide whether to keep your files or perform a fresh install.
  1. Click Microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 – to open the Windows 10 update page.
  2. Then, scroll down to the “Create Windows 10 installation media” section and click Download now. This will download the Windows 10 Media Creation tool.
  1. When the file downloads, click it. The link you click on the browser depends on your browser.
Download And Install Windows 10 22H2 Update Manually With Windows 10 ISO
  1. The media creation tool will take a short time to “Get a few things ready.” Then, it will display the license terms – accept the terms to proceed.
Download And Install Windows 10 22H2 Update Manually With Windows 10 ISO
  1. Next, the Media Creation Tool will “Get a few things ready” one more time! This is usually fast.
  1. When the tool displays the “What do you want to do?” screen, the Upgrade this PC now option will be selected.

    Click Next, then wait for the Windows 10 Setup to down Windows 10 22H2 – see the second screenshot below.
  1. After downloading Windows 10, the Media Creation Tool will start creating Windows 10 Media. Then, it will display another license agreement. Click Accept to proceed.
  1. Next, the Windows 10 Setup will start downloading update 22H2.
When you perform step 9 below, you’ll not be able to use your computer until the installation is completed. So, save your work before you proceed.
  1. Finally, Windows 10 Setup will be ready to install Windows 10 20H2 update manually. Confirm that you’re happy with the options. If you do not want to keep your personal files, click Change what to keep and select a different option.

    When you’re ready to install, click Install. The Windows 10 Setup will display an installation Window – see the second screenshot below.

    From this point, the process is automated. Wait for Windows 10 to display the login screen.
  1. Finally, when Windows 10 displays the login screen, log in with your credentials. Windows will take some time to display your desktop.
  2. When your desktop loads, to confirm that you have installed Windows 10 22H2, search winver and open the app.

Frequently Asked Questions About Downloading and Installing Windows 10 22H2 Update Manually

1. When Was Windows 10 22H2 Released?

Microsoft released Windows 10 version 22H2 (Windows 10 2022) on October 18, 2022

2. What Does 22H2 Stand For?

22H2 is the 2022 version of Windows 10 and Windows 11. The official names of the two updates are Windows 10 version 22H2 and Windows 11 version 22H2.

3. How Do I Download Windows 10 Updates Manually?

The fastest way to download Windows 10 update manually is to visit the Windows 10 update page – http://microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10. Then, click Update Now to download the Windows 10 Installation Assistant.

Finally, click the downloaded file and follow the wizard to download and install the latest Windows 10 update manually.

4. How Do I Manually Install Windows 11 22H2?

To manually install Windows 11 22H2, open https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11. Then, click Update Now to download the Windows 11 Installation Assistant.

Finally, double-click the Windows 11 Installation Assistant file and follow the wizard. For the full steps, read our guide – How To Download And Install Windows 11 22H2 Update Manually.

5. How Do I Create A Windows 10 Boot USB?

Follow the steps below to create a Windows 10 boot USB:

i) Insert a formatted USB stick into your computer. The USB stick must be at least 20GB.
ii) Then, open the Windows 10 update page – Microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
iii) Next, scroll down to the “Create Windows 10 installation media” section and click Download now. This will download the Windows 10 Media Creation tool.
iv) Double-click the downloaded Media Creation Tool and follow the wizard to create a Windows 10 boot USB.

My Final Thoughts About Downloading and Installing Windows 10 22H2 Update Manually

Microsoft released Windows 10 version 22H2 on October 18, 2022. Ideally, you’ve to wait for the update to become available for your PC via Windows Update.

However, if you are like most people, you want the update now!

Based on the usually high demand to download and install the latest Windows 10 update manually, we write this guide for all new releases of Windows updates.

This guide discussed two methods to install the latest version of Windows 10 (Windows 10 2022). Specifically, you can install this update using the Windows Installation Assistant.

Alternatively, you can install the update with the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool.

No matter the method you decide to use, I hope you were able to update your Windows 10 PC to the 2022 version. If you did, kindly share your experience with us at Itechguides Community.

Finally, to read more Windows 10 How-to guides, visit our Windows 10 How-To Guides page.

Reference and Further Reading

  1. Download Windows 10 (microsoft.com)
  2. Quick fixes – Windows IT Pro – Windows Deployment | Microsoft Learn
  3. KB5015684: Featured update to Windows 10, version 22H2 by using an enablement package (microsoft.com)
  4. Rufus – Create bootable USB drives the easy way
  5. How to download Windows 10 ISO onto USB drive with Rufus – Pureinfotech
  6. How To Download And Install Windows 11 22H2 Update Manually (www.itechguides.com)
  7. Itechguides Community

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Comments, Replies, and Questions

  1. Hi. When clicking through your site’s process to update, AND researching on the internet for 2H22 usually says “Windows 11”. So, is 2H22 = Win 11?
    Only one place said “Windows 10 2H22 Update”.
    So, does this update keep me in Win10 or upgrade to Win11?

    Note: My PC currently operates with Win 10 21H1. Does the 2H22 update erase my PC? And if the update is an upgrade to Win11, does it erase the PC?

    Thank you!

  2. Hi @lillian,

    Thank you for posting your question. There is a Windows update 2H22 for Windows 10 and for Windows 11.

    Since your PC currently runs Win 10 21H1, you should follow the steps in this guide - How To Download And Install Windows 10 22H2 Update Manually (www.itechguides.com) - to update your Windows 10 from Win 10 21H1 to Win 10 22H2.

    Regarding your question re: And if the update is an upgrade to Win11, does it erase the PC?

    The Windows 10 22H2 update DOES NOT upgrade your PC to Windows 11, so it does not erase your PC.

  3. Thank you, VictorAs for being available here.
    So phew, I don’t lose data with the new update.
    Happy Holidays.

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