@RockMariska @mikeguy82
For upgrade your version from older to latest, you can simply upgrade using below way,
Just open composer.json file from root of magento,
Replace two lines in composer.json file,
"version": "2.1.9",
"magento/product-community-edition": "2.1.9",
with your latest version,
"version": "2.2.1",
"magento/product-community-edition": "2.2.1",
Now save composer.json file,
Run command from root of magento system,
composer update
Now in 15-20 minute takes to upgrade your latest version.
if issue solved,Click kudos/Accept as solutions.
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