Windows Update error
Windows Update Error Troubleshooting
- Run Windows Update Troubleshooter: Navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters.
- Check Internet Connection: Ensure a stable internet connection for updates to download.
- Clear Windows Update Cache: Open Command Prompt as Administrator, stop the Windows Update Service, delete the cache, and restart the service.
- Use System File Checker (SFC): Run Command Prompt as Administrator, type
sfc /scannow, and press Enter. - Check for Disk Space: Ensure your disk has enough space for updates.
- Manually Download the Update: Manually download and install updates from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
- Reset Windows Update Components: Run Command Prompt commands to reset all Windows Update components.
- Check for Driver Updates: Ensure drivers, especially those for the network adapter, are up to date.
- Perform a System Restore: If the update error started recently, perform a System Restore to return to the issue’s beginning point.
- Check the Update Error Code: Search for specific error codes for targeted solutions.
