This section will guide different methods to fix the Windows update not working issue. For some reason, if the update process meets any unexpected error or your system fails to boot, it may lead to data loss and security risks. So, we suggest you restore all important files using a professional data recovery tool.
 |
| How to Update Windows 10 Without Errors |
Restarting Windows is always your best bet when Windows Update is not working. Windows updates often require a restart to modify locked system files while the OS runs. Restarting ensures all components start fresh, safely maintaining system stability and integrating updates. This process also prevents conflicts by allowing the system to update complex components and drivers without interference from ongoing processes.
Run SFC and DISM to Repair System Files
As mentioned earlier, corrupted system files can also cause Windows 10 update failed errors. So, you should use the system file checker (built-in Windows feature) to find the error and resolve it smoothly. Follow these steps to run SFC and DISM commands to repair your system.
Step 1. Type "Command Prompt" in the search bar and open it.
Step 2. Give the following command "DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth" and tap the "Enter" key.
Step 3. Wait until you see the message "The operation completed successfully."
Step 4. Now, type "sfc /scannow" and click on the "enter" key again.
Step 5. Once the system shows a notification "Verification 100% complete", type "Exit" and press "Enter."
Pause Windows 10 Updates. This method momentarily pauses updates, which will typically delete update files from your computer, allowing you to download new files and hopefully complete the update process.
- Navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
- Click Advanced Options.
- Locate Pause Updates, and click the toggle to On.
- Restart your computer.
- Return to Settings > Updates & Security > Windows Update.
- Click Advanced Options.
- Click the Pause Updates toggle to Off.
- Try rerunning Windows Update.
Run Troubleshooter
Open Settings => System => Troubleshoot => Other troubleshooters => Windows update => Run.
Use Command Prompt commands.
=> Open Command prompt as Administrator.
=> Type/copy the commands below , enter 1 by 1.
- 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
=> Close the Command Prompt and restart your computer then try to update again.
Use System File Checker to check and fix corrupted system files which may be the cause of the issue. Please refer to the link.
Use this simple registry edit
With this registry edit, you can bypass CPU checks and accept any TPM version. Please be aware that this option requires that you run the Setup program from within your current Windows installation. You can't boot from a USB flash drive and install Windows 11 this way.
Change Screen Resolution
Windows 11 can have unexpected issues, such as freezing or crashing, because of the hardware requirements. The random freeze will lead to a sudden crash for the 4K resolution, especially for the low-end GPU. So, watching 4K videos on a highly powerful monitor with a low-end graphics card will lead to your Windows 11 freezing. You can modify the built-in settings to fix the Windows crashing issues effectively.
Therefore, reducing the screen resolution is helpful, especially to fix the Windows update stuck issue. Follow the steps given below to reduce the screen resolution to prevent Windows 11 freezing issues:
How to Manually Upgrade a Windows Build (Feature Update)
Windows Update is also used to deploy Windows build upgrades, also known as Feature Updates. For example, if you want to manually upgrade from Windows 11, version 23H2, to version 24H2, you will need to download the Windows 11 Installation Assistant (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11/).
Upgrade your Windows build by running Windows11InstallationAssistant.exe and following the instructions (an internet connection is required).