New Update Windows 11 version 25H2 is coming later this year, possible build number discovered

[Sorrento]

According to Microsoft's description, a Windows repair installation involves replacing the currently installed version of Windows with a completely new installation of the operating system. I therefore assume that there are no significant differences compared to a clean installation of the operating system, which also overwrites all other programs and data. Of course, I can't completely rule out the possibility that this might resolve a hidden error that has been preventing the installation of Windows 24H2.
I can understand that Bill K is reluctant to go through the hassle of completely reinstalling the operating system and all the applications he installed. It takes me at least a whole day to get everything back to the way it was before. I only do it when all other solutions have failed.
oldscholl is right, staying with Windows 23H2 is not a long-term solution.

More like a week+ with me getting it how I like it so I too only reinstall if necessary, then there are still some things that requite setting up.

 

[ForgottenSeer 94738]

More like a week+ with me getting it how I like it so I too only reinstall if necessary, then there are still some things that requite setting up.

The final fine-tuning takes me several days while I'm using the PC again.

 

[Bill K]

Did you attempt an in-place upgrade using the Windows ISO, too? If not, consider trying it to see if it makes a difference.

Are there any Windows Update errors showing in Event Viewer?

I did not try using the Windows ISO in-place upgrade, that may be my last resort short of a clean install. Just checked the event viewer and it shows a pretty general error code 0x80242016 which differs from the 0x80004005 shown in the failed Windows update. When researching these error codes I've already tried most of the suggested solutions without success.