Hi... Would appreciate some help... I got Windows 11 version 22H2. How do I update my Windows on Parallels without installing a new Windows? Thanks in advance for your help. Karl
I had the same problem with one of my Windows VMs. I found some group policy commands here in the forum that resolve the issue for me. 1) in the search box type GPEDIT, on the top open group Administrative Templates, then Windows Components, scroll down to Windows Updates, then Manage updates offered from Windows update 2) On the right use Select target Feature Update version 3) On the popup select radio button Enables, then enter Windows 11 (with the space) in the first fielld, and 24H2 in field Target Version, then click Apply 4) I also enabled Disable safeguards for Feature Updates, but was not sure if I needed it. 5) close the windows 6) in the search box enter GPUPDATE /force, when it is done shut down the VM and restart again No run system update again and check if you get the 24H2 update
Searching in the forum helps: https://forum.parallels.com/threads/update-windows-to-24h2-on-arm.364414/
Unfortunately this did not work for me. When I reach the "Manage Updates", I am only offered one option, which is to Remove Access to Windows Update features. There are no other buttons or option offered. Has anyone else hit this problem? Currently I am on 22H2. Thanks in advance, just in case anyone can help.
I created a user just so upvote and say thanks - this fixed my issue! I had to install gpedit for my windows home, which I did following this - How to Enable the GPEdit.msc on Windows 10 and 11 Home? - Microsoft Community Thanks!
Try this registry change. Worked for us changing our Win11 Pro release to user version. Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windowsupdate] "TargetReleaseVersion"=dword:00000001 "ProductVersion"="Windows 11" "TargetReleaseVersionInfo"="24H2"
To update Windows 11 to version 24H2 on Parallels, follow these steps: Open GPEDIT and go to Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Updates. Select "Enable" for Target Feature Update and set "24H2" as the version. Run GPUPDATE /force and restart your VM
GerhardG2's answer from above was very helpful: Windows Update in my VM was stuck, saying updates were needed but searching for updates always failed. I tried everything Microsoft suggests, without success. As suggested above I configured the Group Policy to "Windows 11" and "24H2" and suddenly Windows Update worked. After the update I removed the Group Policy, and the problem seems to be completely solved by now. Thanks
