Windows Update is an essential component of Windows 11, ensuring your system remains secure, stable, and up-to-date with the latest features. However, issues can occasionally arise, preventing updates from installing. This guide provides detailed steps to troubleshoot and resolve Windows Update problems effectively.
Run the Windows Update troubleshooter
If you are using a Windows 11 device, start by running the automated Windows Update troubleshooter in the Get Help app. It will automatically run diagnostics and attempt to fix most of the problems. If you are using an older version of Windows or a mobile device, please skip to General troubleshooting steps.
Run the troubleshooter in Get Help
If the troubleshooter in Get Help app is unable to resolve your issue, select your specific problem from the Most common Windows Update problems section below and follow the provided steps. If your issue is not listed, try the possible solutions listed.
General troubleshooting
Important:
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Before trying any of the solutions below, make sure you back up your personal files. You can back up your Windows PC, or insert a USB drive and use File Explorer to drag and copy important files to the USB drive. If you’re signing into Windows with a Microsoft account, your system settings will be automatically restored after updating, once you’re connected to the internet.
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You can also back up your files with OneDrive. For more info, go to Back up your Documents, Pictures, and Desktop folders with OneDrive .
Please try the following general troubleshooting steps to help solve the Windows update problem.
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Select Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
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Locate Windows Update and click Run.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
Make sure that your device is properly plugged into a power source and connected to the internet. A stable internet connection is crucial for downloading and installing updates. Follow these steps to ensure connectivity:
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Select Start > Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
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Verify your network status. If disconnected, reconnect to your Wi-Fi or Ethernet network.
For more information, see Fix Wi-Fi connection issues in Windows.
Some updates require administrator access. If your account doesn’t have administrator access, see how to Create a local user or administrator account in Windows. Or if someone else at home or in your office has an administrator account on your device, try asking them to install the updates.
Remove any external storage devices and drives, docks, and other hardware plugged into your device that aren’t needed for basic functionality. Then try to run updates again and see if this resolved your issue. If it didn’t, continue to the next tip.
Corrupt update files in the cache can cause errors. Clear the cache by following these steps:
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Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
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Locate the Windows Update service, right-click it, and select Stop.
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Navigate to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution.
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Delete all files and folders inside this directory.
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Go back to the Services window, right-click Windows Update, and select Start.
Incorrect date and time settings can interfere with Windows Update:
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Select Start > Settings > Time & language > Date & time.
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Enable Set time automatically and Set time zone automatically.
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If needed, click Sync now under Additional settings.
If you’ve added hardware to your device, check for third-party driver updates and installation instructions on the hardware manufacturer’s website. Update any drivers, then try to run updates again and see if this resolved your issue. If it didn’t, continue to the next tip
Make sure that your device has enough space: Your device requires at least 16 GB of free space to upgrade a 32-bit OS, or 20 GB for a 64-bit OS. If your device has a small hard drive, you may need to insert a USB drive to update it.
If your PC is running low on storage, try the techniques at Free up drive space in Windows.
Even if you have downloaded some updates, there may be more available. After trying the preceding steps, run Windows Update again by selecting Start > Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates Download and install any new updates.
Check for updates in Settings
Many updates require you to restart your device. Save your work and close all open applications. Then, select Start > Power , and select either Update and restart or Update and shut down.
Most common Windows Update problems
Below, you will find the most common Windows update problems users have experienced, along with the error codes and the steps to troubleshoot them.
Error codes and their potential causes
The following list outlines error codes and potential causes associated with Windows Update. Click on the error code to view the detailed troubleshooting steps to resolve.
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Error code |
Cause |
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0x8007000d |
Problem with the Windows Update files or corruption in the update cache |
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0x800705b4 |
Update took too long to install or was interrupted |
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0x80240034 |
Update process is stuck due to an incomplete update or connection issue. |
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0x800f0922 |
Unable to install due to insufficient disk space or issues with the .NET Framework or other components |
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0x80070057 or 0x80080005 |
Corrupted files, permission issues or incorrect system configurations |
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0xC1900101 |
Incompatible driver is causing the update to fail |
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0x80248014 |
Windows Update database or the update service is not running |
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0x80070005 |
Access Denied error or insufficient permissions to install updates |
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0x80070002 |
Update failed to install |
Run the Windows Update troubleshooter:
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Select Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
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Locate Windows Update and click Run.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
Clear the Windows Update cache:
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Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
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Locate the Windows Update service, right-click it, and select Stop.
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Navigate to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution.
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Delete all files and folders inside this directory.
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Go back to the Services window, right-click Windows Update, and select Start.
Check your Internet connection:
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Select Start > Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
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Verify your network status. If disconnected, reconnect to your Wi-Fi or Ethernet network.
Disable Antivirus/Firewall: Temporarily disable any antivirus or firewall that might be blocking the update.
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Open the antivirus or firewall application from the Start menu.
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Look for an option to disable or pause protection, often found in the Settings, Tools, or Protection tab.
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Select a duration for the temporary disable (e.g., 10 minutes, 1 hour).
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Update your antivirus software.
Restart your PC: Restart your PC to ensure no other applications are blocking the update process.
Check Windows Update Services: Ensure that the Windows Update services are running.
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Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
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Locate the Windows Update service and check if its running.
Run the Windows Update troubleshooter:
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Select Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
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Locate Windows Update and click Run.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
Free up disk space: Your device requires at least 16 GB of free space to upgrade a 32-bit OS, or 20 GB for a 64-bit OS. If your device has a small hard drive, you may need to insert a USB drive to update it.
If your PC is running low on storage, try the techniques at Free up drive space in Windows.
Disable VPN: If you’re using a VPN, disable it and try again.
Run System File Checker: Open Command Prompt as Administrator and type sfc/scannow and run.
Run the Windows Update troubleshooter:
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Select Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
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Locate Windows Update and click Run.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
Uninstall Network/Graphics drivers:
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Open Device Manager, expand Network adapters or Display adapters and right-click on the adapter you want to uninstall and select Uninstall device.
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After uninstalling the drivers, restart your computer for changes to take effect.
Update Network/Graphic drivers:
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Open Device Manager, expand Network adapters or Display adapters and right-click on the adapter you want to uninstall and select Update driver and choose Search automatically for drivers.
Perform a Clean Boot: Disable non-essential startup programs and services to ensure no conflict with the update.
Run the Windows Update troubleshooter:
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Select Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
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Locate Windows Update and click Run.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
Start Windows Update Services: Ensure that the Windows Update services are running.
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Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
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Locate the Windows Update service, right-click and select Start.
Make sure you’ve Administrator access:
Some updates require administrator access. If your account doesn’t have administrator access, see how to Create a local user or administrator account in Windows. Or if someone else at home or in your office has an administrator account on your device, try asking them to install the updates.
Disable Antivirus/Firewall: Temporarily disable any antivirus or firewall that might be blocking the update.
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Open the antivirus or firewall application from the Start menu.
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Look for an option to disable or pause protection, often found in the Settings, Tools, or Protection tab.
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Select a duration for the temporary disable (e.g., 10 minutes, 1 hour).
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Update your antivirus software.
Restart your PC: Restart your PC to ensure no other applications are blocking the update process.
Run the Windows Update troubleshooter:
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Select Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
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Locate Windows Update and click Run.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
Check Disk space: Make sure that your device has enough space. Your device requires at least 16 GB of free space to upgrade a 32-bit OS, or 20 GB for a 64-bit OS. If your device has a small hard drive, you may need to insert a USB drive to update it.
If your PC is running low on storage, try the techniques at Free up drive space in Windows.
Restart your PC: Restart your PC to ensure no other applications are blocking the update process.
Check your Internet connection:
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Select Start > Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
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Verify your network status. If disconnected, reconnect to your Wi-Fi or Ethernet network.
Check Disk space: Make sure that your device has enough space. Your device requires at least 16 GB of free space to upgrade a 32-bit OS, or 20 GB for a 64-bit OS. If your device has a small hard drive, you may need to insert a USB drive to update it.
If your PC is running low on storage, try the techniques at Free up drive space in Windows.
The time required to download and install updates depends on connection speed, network settings, and the size of the update. If the installation remains stuck at the same percentage, try checking for updates again or running the Windows Update Troubleshooter .
To check for updates, select Start > Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates.
Advanced troubleshooting steps
Warning: Microsoft only recommends trying the procedures in this section if you’re comfortable working in the command line. These procedures require administrator permissions on your device.
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In the search box on the taskbar, type command prompt , then select Run as administrator from the list of options. Select Yes . Next, in the window that appears, type the following commands one at a time, including the spaces as shown. After you type each command, press Enter . Then let each command complete before you type the next command.
net stop bits
net stop wuauserv
ren %systemroot%\softwaredistribution softwaredistribution.bak
ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.bak
net start bits
net start wuauserv
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After all these commands are completed, close the Command Prompt window and restart your computer.
In some instances, third-party antivirus or security software can cause errors when you try to update to the latest version of Windows 11. You can temporarily uninstall this software, update your PC, and then reinstall the software after your device is up to date. We recommend using third-party antivirus or security software that’s compatible with the latest version of Windows 11. You can check compatibility by visiting the software manufacturer’s website.
Note: Before uninstalling software, make sure you know how to reinstall your programs and that you have any necessary product keys.
In the search box on the taskbar, type command prompt, and then select Run as administrator from the list of options. Select Yes . In the window that appears, type the following command, including the space as shown:chkdsk /f C:
and then press Enter . Repairs will automatically start on your hard drive, and you’ll be asked to restart your device.
A clean restart starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This helps eliminate software conflicts that occur when you install a program or an update that may cause issues updating your PC.Learn how to do a clean restart
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In the search box on the taskbar, type command prompt , then select Run as administrator from the list of options.
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In the window that appears, type this command including spaces as shown:DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
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Press Enter . When the command operation has run successfully, you’ll see a confirmation message from Command Prompt that says, “The restore operation completed successfully” or “The operation completed successfully”.
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Next, type this command, including the space as shown:sfc /scannow
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Press Enter . Wait until the sfc scan verification reaches 100% completion, and then close Command Prompt.
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Try running the Windows Update again.
Learn how to repair a Windows image
Go to the software download page and select Download tool now to download the clean installation tool. Make sure to carefully read the notes on the software download page before using the tool.
Все способы:
- Решение проблемы с установкой обновлений на Windows 10
- Способ 1: Запуск службы обновлений
- Способ 2: Использование «Устранения неполадок компьютера»
- Способ 3: Использование «Windows Update Troubleshooter»
- Способ 4: Самостоятельная загрузка обновлений
- Способ 5: Очистка кэша обновлений
- Другие способы
- Вопросы и ответы: 1
В Windows 10 всё ещё есть недостатки и недочёты. Поэтому каждый пользователь данной ОС может столкнуться с тем, что обновления не хотят загружаться или устанавливаться. Microsoft предусмотрели возможность исправление этих проблем. Далее мы рассмотрим эту процедуру более детально.
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Исправление ошибки запуска Windows 10 после обновления
Решение проблем с установкой обновления Windows 7
Решение проблемы с установкой обновлений на Windows 10
Майкрософт рекомендуют включить автоматическую установку обновлений, чтобы не возникало никаких проблем с данной функцией.
- Зажмите сочетание клавиш Win+I и перейдите к «Обновление и безопасность».
- Теперь перейдите к «Дополнительные параметры».
- Выберите автоматический тип установки.
Также Microsoft советует при проблемах с апдейтами закрыть «Центр обновления Windows» примерно на 15 минут, а после зайти вновь и проверить наличие обновлений.
Способ 1: Запуск службы обновлений
Бывает так, что нужная служба отключена и в этом заключается причина возникновения проблем с загрузкой обновлений.
- Зажмите Win+R и введите команду
services.mscпосле чего нажмите «ОК» или клавишу «Enter».
- Кликните дважды левой кнопкой мыши по «Центр обновления Windows».
- Запустите службу, выбрав соответствующий пункт.
Способ 2: Использование «Устранения неполадок компьютера»
Виндовс 10 имеет специальную утилиту, которая может найти и устранить неполадки в системе.
- Кликните правой кнопкой мыши по значку «Пуск» и в контекстном меню перейдите в «Панель управления».
- В разделе «Система и безопасность» найдите «Поиск и исправление проблем».
- В разделе «Система и безопасность» выберите «Устранение неполадок…».
- Теперь кликните по «Дополнительно».
- Выберите «Запуск от имени администратора».
- Продолжите нажатием кнопки «Далее».
- Начнётся процесс поиска проблем.
- В итоге вам будет предоставлен отчет. Вы также можете «Просмотреть дополнительные сведения». Если утилита что-то найдёт, то вам будет предложено это исправить.
Способ 3: Использование «Windows Update Troubleshooter»
Если по каким-то причинам вы не можете воспользоваться предыдущими способами или они не помогли, то можно скачать утилиту от Microsoft для поиска и устранения проблем.
- Запустите «Windows Update Troubleshooter» и продолжите.
- После поиска проблем вам будет предоставлен отчёт о проблемах и их исправлениях.
Способ 4: Самостоятельная загрузка обновлений
E Майкрософт есть каталог обновлений Виндовс, откуда каждый желающий может самостоятельно скачать их. Данное решение также может быть актуально для апдейта 1607.
- Перейдите к каталогу. В поисковой строке напишите версию дистрибутива или его название и кликните «Search».
- Найдите нужный файл (обратите внимание на разрядность системы — она должно соответствовать вашей) и загрузите его кнопкой «Download».
- В новом окне нажмите на ссылку скачивания.
- Дождитесь окончания загрузки и установите обновление вручную.
Способ 5: Очистка кэша обновлений
- Откройте «Службы» (как это сделать, описано в первом способе).
- В списке найдите «Центр обновления Windows».
- Вызовите меню и выберите «Остановить».
- Теперь перейдите по пути
C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download - Выделите все файлы в папке и в контекстном меню выберите «Удалить».
- Далее вновь зайдите в «Службы» и запустите «Центр обновления Windows», выбрав соответствующий пункт в контекстном меню.
Другие способы
- Возможно, ваш компьютер заражен вирусом, поэтому и возникают проблемы с обновлениями. Проверьте систему портативными сканерами.
- Проверьте наличие свободного места на системном диске для установки дистрибутивов.
- Возможно, фаервол или антивирус блокирует источник загрузки. Отключите их на время скачивания и установки.
Подробнее: Проверка компьютера на наличие вирусов без антивируса
Читайте также: Отключение антивируса
В данной статье были приведены самые действенные варианты устранения ошибки загрузки и установки обновлений Windows 10.
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В этой статье рассмотрим, как исправить основные проблемы, возникающие при загрузке и установке обновлений Windows 10. Вы узнаете, как устранить зависания, ошибки Центра обновления, а также методы ручной установки обновлений и использования встроенных инструментов для устранения неполадок.
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1. Отключение антивируса и и любых приложений для смены IP-адреса перед обновлением
Если обновление не загружается, первым делом попробуйте отключить антивирус и приложений для смены IP-адреса перед началом обновления. Эти утилиты могут блокировать обновление.
2. Подождите завершения установки обновления
Иногда процесс установки обновлений может занять продолжительное время, особенно если интернет-соединение не быстрое. Подождите, пока установка не завершится.
3. Ручная загрузка и установка обновлений
Если обновление по-прежнему не загружается, скачайте и установите его вручную с официальной страницы Накопительных обновлений для вашей версии Windows 10.
4. Использование инструмента «Устранение неполадок»
Если обновление завершается ошибкой, откройте Параметры (нажмите Windows + I), перейдите в меню Обновление и безопасность > Устранение неполадок. В секции Запустить диагностику и устранить неполадку выберите Центр обновления Windows и нажмите Запустить средство устранения неполадок.
5. Утилита Windows 10 Update Troubleshooter
Для более точного устранения проблем вы также можете скачать и запустить утилиту Windows 10 Update Troubleshooter.
6. Исправление зависания обновления от 5% до 95%
Если обновление зависает на любом этапе загрузки, вам нужно очистить папку с файлами обновлений. Для этого откройте Проводник и перейдите по следующему пути:
C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download
Удалите все файлы и папки внутри этой директории (но не саму папку Download). После удаления файлов перезагрузите компьютер и снова запустите обновление.
7. Исправление ошибки службы «Оптимизация доставки»
Если обновление зависает во время загрузки, выполните следующие шаги:
— Нажмите по иконке Пуск.
— Введите Службы и откройте классическое приложение.
— Найдите службу Оптимизация доставки.
— Щелкните по ней правой кнопкой мыши и выберите Свойства.
— Измените тип запуска на Вручную.
— Перезагрузите компьютер и снова проверьте наличие обновлений.
8. Остановка службы «Центр обновления Windows»
Если проблема не решена, попробуйте остановить службу Центр обновления Windows:
— Нажмите Пуск, введите Службы и откройте одноименное приложение.
— Найдите службу Центр обновления Windows.
— Щелкните правой кнопкой мыши и выберите Остановить.
— Перезагрузите компьютер и снова запустите обновление.
9. Использование скрипта сброса Центра обновления Windows
Скрипт Reset Windows Update Agent поможет сбросить настройки Центра обновления. Он работает в Windows 7, 8, 8.1 и 10, восстанавливая настройки Центра обновления Windows по умолчанию и очищая связанные с ним файлы.
10. Исправление ошибок установки обновления
Если процесс установки зависает, попробуйте следующее:
— Выключите компьютер, удерживая кнопку питания.
— Включите компьютер и загрузитесь в безопасном режиме, как это сделать можно посмотреть в этом коротком видео.
— Отключите все антивирусы.
— Введите в поиске меню Пуск команду Восстановление и запустите классическое приложение.
— Выберите Запуск восстановления системы и выберите более раннюю точку восстановления.
11. Решение проблемы с синим экраном после обновления
Если после обновления вы сталкиваетесь с синим экраном смерти (BSOD), выполните шаги по удалению и повторной установке обновления. Также можно запретить Windows устанавливать проблемные обновления.
12. Устранение проблем с подключением к интернету после обновления
Если после обновления возникают проблемы с интернетом, запустите командную строку с правами администратора.
— Введите следующие команды в командной строке:
netsh winsock reset catalog
netsh int ipv4 reset reset.log
Если проблема не решена, выполните команду для обновления IP-адреса:
ipconfig /renew
13. Приостановка обновлений
В Windows 10 (версии 1903 и выше) можно приостановить обновления на 7 дней. Для этого откройте Параметры > Обновление и безопасность и нажмите Приостановить обновления на 7 дней.
14. Отключение автоматического обновления драйверов
Чтобы отключить автоматические обновления драйверов, можно воспользоваться утилитой Show or hide updates или редактором групповой политики (для версий Pro или Enterprise).
15. Использование команд DISM для проверки и исправления обновлений
Для исправления проблем с обновлениями можно использовать команды DISM. Введите в командной строке с правами администратора:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Эти команды помогут проверить и восстановить поврежденные системные файлы.
Теперь ваша система должна обновляться без ошибок!
Windows won’t update issue has been a common issue for many computer users. But to solve Windows 10 update problems has been a tough task. However, this article will introduce 7 solutions to the Windows 10 won’t update issue.
Why Windows 10 Won’t Update
Windows update is necessary for many computer users because updating new operating system can perfect the old one and overcome some bugs so as to protect computers and data safely. But some users complain that they have encountered Windows 10 won’t update issue.
Here we list some situations that may lead to Windows update failed.
- Windows 10 won’t download updates.
- Windows 10 update failed to install.
- Windows 10 update stuck.
- Windows 10 won’t update on restart.
- Windows 10 won’t update because of BIOS.
We just list some factors may lead to Windows 10 update failed. It is obvious that other reasons also can lead to Windows 10 upgrade errors. But no matter what causes lead to Windows 10 not updating problem, you can try to use the following 7 methods to have a try.
If you encounter the issue Windows 10 won’t update, you can try these solutions one by one.
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Remove Third-party Security Software
First of all, a piece of third-party security software can protect your computer against virus attack or other security threats, but it also may lead to some application abnormal running.
Thus, if you have installed a piece of third-party security software, you can remove it temporarily and then run Windows Update again. Then we will talk about how to uninstall third-party software simply.
Step 1: Right-click Start menu, then choose Control Panel.
Step 2: Click Programs and Features, and choose the third-party software needing to be uninstalled, then right-click it and choose Uninstall to continue. After that, you can restart your computer and try to check whether Windows 10 won’t update issue is solved.
Check Windows Update Utility Manually
Windows Update is a Microsoft service for the Windows operating system, which automates downloading and installing software updates over the Internet. The service delivers software updates for Windows, as well as the various Microsoft antivirus products, including Windows Defender and Microsoft Security Essentials.
If Windows 10 won’t update, you can try to check whether the Windows Update Utility is working. Then we will introduce how to check Windows Update Utility.
Step 1: Launch Settings app from the Windows 10 Start Menu or press Windows Key + I key together and click Update & Security.
Step 2: You will see the following popup window. If there’s something wrong and Windows knows what it is then you can find details here. Thus you need to click Fix issues and Windows Update utility will help to finish updating automatically.
Step 3: You can also click the Advanced options to know more information. It is recommended to choose Automatic.
After all steps have been finished, you can try to restart our computers and check whether the problem Windows won’t download updates is solved.
Keep All Services about Windows Update Running
If all services about Windows update are not running, then you may also meet the issue Windows 10 won’t update.
Now, we will introduce how to keep all services about Windows update running step by step.
Step 1: Right-click the Start button of Windows and choose Run or press Windows + R keys. Then input services.msc in the box and click OK to continue.
Step 2: In the popup window, choose Windows Update and right-click, and then choose Properties.
Step 3: In the popup window, set the Startup type as Automatic. If the Service Status is stopped, click Start to start it, and then click Apply and OK to confirm it.
Step 4: Locate and right-click Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS), then choose Properties. Here set Startup type as Automatic, and make sure the Service Status is Running. Then click OK to continue.
Step 5: Locate and right-click Cryptographic Service and choose Properties. Then set Startup type as Automatic. Then repeat the process to finish the setting.
When all steps have been finished, you can restart computers and check whether Windows 10 update error still occurs.
If Windows Update Utility is normal, but Windows 10 still won’t update, then you need to go to the next method to run Windows Update Troubleshooter.
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Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
Microsoft provides an automated diagnostic tool called Windows Update Troubleshooter which can be used to fix Windows 10 won’t download updates issues. Now, we will introduce how to use Troubleshooter to fix Window 10 update error.
Step 1: Right-click Start menu and choose Control Panel to continue.
Step 2: On the upper right corner, switch the View by option to Large icons and choose Troubleshooting.
Step 3: Click View all to continue and choose Windows Update. Run it to enter the main interface, and then click Next to continue.
Step 4: Click Try troubleshooting as an administrator to continue.
Step 5: Wait for this software to detect and fix errors. Then click Close to exit Windows Update Troubleshooter.
Step 6: Exit Windows Update Troubleshooter, restart our computer and again try to update Windows 10.
Tip: If computer doesn’t install Windows Update Troubleshooter, try to click the link and download it.
Restart Windows Update Service by CMD
If Windows 10 is not updating, you can try to restart Windows Update services. The followings are the detailed operation methods.
Step 1: Right-click the Start menu of Windows 10 or press Windows key + X key together, then choose Command Prompt(Admin).
Step 2: In the popup window, type the following command and press Enter after each command. Wait for each process to finish before continuing to the next one.
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver
After we have finished all commands, we can restart our computer and try to check whether Windows 10 won’t download updates issue is solved.
Increase Free Space of System Drive
Sometimes, the problem Windows 10 won’t install or download update may be caused by small capacity of the system drive. Thus you had better increase the free space of the system drive in order to install Windows 10.
There are several ways to increase the capacity of system drive. We will introduce two ways, which are Disk Clean-up and Extend Partition.
Disk Clean-up
Disk Clean-up is very useful to free up disk space and remove some unnecessary files on a computer hard drive, which not only occupy the memory of system hard drive but also slow down our PC.
Then we will introduce how to clean up disk step by step.
Step 1: Right-click the Start menu of Windows 10 and choose Run, and input diskmgmt.msc in the box. Then click the OK or hit Enter to continue.
Step 2: Enter the main interface of Disk Management. Then choose the system drive and choose Properties from the context menu.
Step 3: You will see a popup window and click the Disk Clean-up to continue.
Step 4: Disk Clean-up will take a few minutes to calculate the free space but the specific time depends on how much files the disk has. Then you can tick the files needing to be deleted. Last, click OK to continue.
Step 5: You can see a popup message Are you sure to want to permanently delete these files and click Delete Files to continue. Then the Disk Clean-up can be completed.
MiniTool Partition Wizard
In fact, when cleaning up disk, you may find that the capacity of system drive only can be increased a little. If the size of new operating system is large, thus the capacity of system drive is not enough to install it (Here is an article which introduces the Windows 10 Size).
Therefore, applying best partition software to extend partition may be helpful. MiniTool Partition Wizard has been the choice of thousands of users. This high-performance tool helps make the optimal disk space distribution and ensure an ideal hard disk structure.
Step 1: To extend system partition, you had better use the bootable edition. So, launch MiniTool Partition Wizard to enter its main interface, Then click Bootable Media Builder to create a boot drive.
Step 2: Connect it to your computer and boot from it.
Step 3: Choose the system drive. Then choose Extend Partition from left pane or choose Extend from context menu.
Step 4: Then open the dropdown list from the Take Free Space from menu and choose any partition or unallocated space on the same drive to take free space.
Meanwhile, you also can drag the sliding handle to decide how much free space you want to take. Then press the OK button to continue.
Step 5: Choose the Apply button on the top of the menu to extend system partition.
That’s all operation methods of extending partition by MiniTool Partition Wizard Pro. It can extend partition without data loss.
Compared with extending volume by Disk Management, MiniTool Partition Wizard can extend partition even though there is no adjacent unallocated space on the right of the system partition. Therefore, MiniTool Partition Wizard is more convenient to extend partition.
After having increased the capacity of system drive, you can restart our computers and try to get the new Windows update to check whether the issue Windows 10 won’t update is solved.
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Repair Corrupted System Files
The issue Windows 10 won’t update may be caused by the corrupted system files. So in order to solve this problem, you can run System File Checker to check and repair the corrupted system files.
And now, we will show you the detailed steps.
Step 1: Type Command Prompt in the search box of Windows 10 and right-click it to choose the Run as administrator.
Step 2: In the Command Prompt windows, type the command sfc /scannow and hit Enter to continue.
After that, the scanning process will begin and please do not close the command line window until you see the message verification 100% completed. When the process is finished, you can reboot your computer and check whether the issue computer won’t update Windows 10 is solved.
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However, if none of above methods works, you may need to reinstall Windows 10.
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Bottom Line
Are you still troubled by Windows 10 update error after reading this post? It’s your turn to have a try on above methods one by one. When you extend partition, try to use MiniTool Partition Wizard. At the same time, remember to back up all files before you want to have a try on any method so as to avoid an accident.
If you have any questions when you are using MiniTool Partition Wizard, you can contact us by sending email to [email protected]. Or if you have a nice solution to Windows 10 not upgrading, you can share it in the comment zone.
Windows 10 Won’t Update FAQ
What do I do if my Windows 10 won’t update?
- Remove third-party security software.
- Check Windows update utility manually.
- Keep all services about Windows update running.
- Run Windows update troubleshooter.
- Restart Windows update service by CMD.
- Increase free space of system drive.
- Repair corrupted system files.
How do I force Windows 10 to update?
- Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
- Type the command wuauclt.exe /updatenow and hit Enter to continue.
- Open Settings and choose Update & Security.
- Go to Windows Update tab and click Check for updates.
What to do if my computer is stuck updating?
- Wait or restart the computer.
- Free up disk space.
- Disable all non-Microsoft programs.
- Turn off Firewall temporarily.
- Run Windows update troubleshooter.
- Restart Windows update service.
- Run antivirus.
Why is Windows update taking so long?
Windows 10 update takes so long to complete because Microsoft is constantly addling larger files and features to them. And the new Windows update will fix some bugs. The biggest updates are usually released on the spring and fall of every year.
Many Windows 10 users are having an issue with Windows Update. They can’t download or install updates for their operating system because Windows Update is not working properly.
This is a very frustrating issue. And trying to fix it can be just as annoying, because you’ll spend a lot of time reading suggestions on the Internet, and most won’t work.
But don’t worry! The following are a few methods that have helped many other Windows 10 users fix Windows Update.
Try these fixes:
You don’t have to try them all; just work your way down the list until you find the one that works for you.
- Run the Windows Update troubleshooter
- Reset Windows Update components
- Install the updates for your system manually
Method 1: Run the Windows Update troubleshooter
You should first try running the built-in troubleshooter for Windows Update to fix the error. To do so:
1) Click the Start button in the lower left corner of your screen, then type “troubleshoot“.
2) Click Troubleshoot in the search results.
3) Click Windows Update and then Run the troubleshooter.
4) Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.
If the troubleshooter fixes your Windows Update utility, great! But if not, there are two more fixes to try…
Method 2: Reset Windows Update components
Windows Update may not be working properly because your Windows Update components are corrupted. You should reset those components and see if this fixes your problem. Here’s how to do it.
1) Click the Start button in the lower left corner of your screen, then type “cmd“. In the list of results, right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
2) In Command Prompt, type the following lines of command and press Enter on your keyboard after typing each:
- net stop bits
- net stop wuauserv
- net stop appidsvc
- net stop cryptsvc
These commands will stop the services that Windows Update requires to download and install updates.
3) Type these lines of command and press Enter after typing each in Command Prompt:
- Ren %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
- Ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.old
This will rename the SoftwareDistribution and catroot2 folder, which are used by Windows Update to store data and temporary files. Your system will detect that these folders are missing, and then it’ll create new ones. The purpose of this is to make the system use the new SoftwareDistribution and catroot2 folders so that Windows Update can avoid issues from the old ones.
4) In Command Prompt, type these commands and press Enter after each to restart the services:
- net start bits
- net start wuauserv
- net start appidsvc
- net start cryptsvc
Hopefully this works for you. But if not, you may need to…
Method 3: Install the updates for your system manually
You can also download and install the update manually if Windows Update fails to do it for you. To install the update manually:
1) Click the Start button in the lower left corner of your screen. Then type “information“. In the list of results, click System Information.
2) In the System Information window, check System Type. Its value is usually x64-based or x86-based (or sometimes ARM64-based).
This is an important piece of information and you should note it down. It will be useful when you are looking for the updates that match your Windows later.
3) On Windows Update, note down the system updates that failed to install. (You may need to get the information from the update history.)
Note down the codes of these updates that start with “KB“.
4) Go to Microsoft Update Catalog. Then search for the updates you have failed to install.
5) In the search results, find the update that matches your system type (x86-, x64- or ARM64-based). Then click Download next to the update.
6) Click the link on the new window to download the update.
7) Open the file you’ve just downloaded and follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.
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