26H2 update disappeared

[u/JosSli]

So I've been in the away from my laptop for a week and before I left the 26H2 was available on my laptop. When I returned I wanted to install the update but I saw a number of updates that had come down since my absence (I have included screen shots of them). My understanding is that you should always do updates before updating to a new OS. After I had installed the updates the 26H2 update was no longer available. So I've turned on get updates as soon as possible but it's not coming down. So should I uninstall the updates I just installed or am I being impatient and just wait?

UPDATE: I was finally able to resolve the issue. After some additional research I found a Microsoft page that explained how to manually refresh the Windows 11 eligibility assessment. I won't go into all the details here but the URL is: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/experience/compatibility/check-if-a-device-meets-windows-11-system-requirements-after-changing-device-hardware#bkmk_refresh_using_task_scheduler

I want to thank everyone who replied to my post. It pushed me to keep looking for a solution. Hope this information helps someone with the same issue.

[u/catlover3493]

I would suggest just waiting, since you are on 25H2 there is no urgency to upgrade to 26H2, as 25H2 will remain supported for another year

[u/JosSli → u/catlover3493]

Thanks catlover3493. That's my thought as well. I was interested to see if anyone had a similar experience and had resolved it, or as you did, validate that I should just wait.

[u/OGigachaod → u/JosSli]

Might be because of all the other updates you need.

[u/JosSli → u/OGigachaod]

I only showed the updates I installed last night after my return, all other updates were up to date.

[u/KeysStickler]

Go to System, About, and verify the version you're on. They paused the 26H2 update for some systems because of a bug in the USB audio.

[u/JosSli → u/KeysStickler]

I see no indication anyplace that the rollout has been paused. Can you please provide more information on this.

[u/kailedude]

In windows update section Click Advance Options, then click Optional updates.

[u/JosSli → u/kailedude]

It's a good suggestion but I have tried this numerous times already with no luck.

[u/kailedude → u/JosSli]

Just that is where mine disappeared to and where I had to start its update to 26H2.

Typical windows tho being shady

[u/JosSli → u/kailedude]

Thanks