Windows 10: Can I use the Microsoft Update Catalog to upgrade Windows 10 Editions?

Hello all,I have an HP Pavilion laptop from 2017 whose recovery media is based off of Windows 10 version 1703, and I was wondering if I could use the Microsoft Update Catalog to upgrade Windows 10 editions from version 1703 to 22H2, because I am running the HP recovery environment runs in Audit mode and whenever I try to install updates in the Settings app, it tries to install "Feature update to Windows 10, 22H2", along with a few other updates, which brings up the MCT and says "This PC can't run Windows 10", and it tells me that the reason why is because "You can't install Windows 10 in Audit

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Microsoft to make Windows 10 updates mandatory

Well, at the moment at least, you can choose to defer upgrades. Under Settings > Windows Updates > Advanced options you need to check the box labeled "Defer upgrades". What does that do? Good question. The answer I've found might illuminate it to a degree.

Manage updates in Windows - Microsoft Support

I hear this only applies to Pro and Enterprise editions. But I can't verify that.

 

Microsoft to push automatic Windows 10 upgrades in 2016

"Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will be automatically rolled out next year to all users of its older operating systems who have selected to receive updates.

Until now, users of Windows 7 and 8 have needed to register to upgrade to Windows 10. But that's about to change: soon the OS will be listed as an 'Optional Update' and -- from 2016 -- a 'recommended' update that will automatically install itself, if users have opted to receive updates in that way.*Shadedshun :shadedshu:

You can opt out of automatic updates to avoid this, but Microsoftsays that "we strongly discourage this in today’s connected world because of the constant risk of internet threats". You can also change your Windows Update settings to install critical updates but not recommended ones. Although it's still going to be possible to avoid installation, Microsoft seems quite determined for everyone to be using Windows 10 in near future.


The roll-out of reserved updates was initially staggered but, according to Microsoft, now Windows "will automatically kick off the upgrade process once you have made a reservation".

As an intermediate stage, Microsoft says that it will "soon" publish Windows 10 as an optional update, not installed by default, but accessible to all users."

http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive...rade-to-be-rolled-out-automatically-next-year

 

Microsoft claims I signed up for Windows 10...

Click to expand... This is my list of hidden updates: