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How to Troubleshoot Windows Update Issues in Windows 10 - Micro Center
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>If you're having problems or errors trying to get Windows 10 updated, this guide will take you through a few tools you can use to troubleshoot issues with downloading and installing updates in Windows 10. These are useful if you are having issues with updates failing, or if you are behind on Windows 10 updates but your system is not automatically detecting the most current updates available. </p><p> Here are some options to try to troubleshoot Windows 10 update issues:</p><h5></h5><h2 data-id="run-the-built-in-troubleshooter-in-windows-10">Run the Built-In Troubleshooter in Windows 10</h2><p>Click your <strong>Start button</strong> and go to <strong>Settings</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/wo/vo0da2ljfotj.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/wo/vo0da2ljfotj.jpg" alt="vo0da2ljfotj.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>Click <strong>Update and Security</strong></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/nq/zew52dqjnny7.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/nq/zew52dqjnny7.jpg" alt="zew52dqjnny7.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>Click <strong>Troubleshoot </strong>on the left side, click Windows Update then click run the troubleshooter.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/24/4mpwh65eqpbt.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/24/4mpwh65eqpbt.jpg" alt="4mpwh65eqpbt.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><h5 data-id="-1"></h5><h2 data-id="download-microsoft's-update-troubleshooter-or-update-assistant">Download Microsoft's Update Troubleshooter or Update Assistant</h2><p><br></p><p>Download and run the <strong>Windows Update Troubleshooter</strong> from Microsoft’s website. The update troubleshooter can be downloaded here: <a href="https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027322/windows-update-troubleshooter" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027322/windows-update-troubleshooter</a></p><p><br></p><p>Download and run the <strong>Windows Update Assistant</strong>. The Update Assistant can be downloaded here: <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10</a>. Click <strong>Update Now</strong> at the top to download it.</p><h5 data-id="-2"></h5><h2 data-id="perform-an-in-place-upgrade-with-the-media-creation-tool">Perform an In-Place Upgrade with the Media Creation Tool</h2><p>On <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10</a>, click <strong>Download tool now</strong> to download the Media Creation Tool. </p><p>Run the tool and follow the prompts. Select the option to <strong>Upgrade this PC</strong> now when asked. </p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/fy/tvbo5sd7k1n5.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/fy/tvbo5sd7k1n5.jpg" alt="tvbo5sd7k1n5.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><h5 data-id="-3"></h5><h2 data-id="run-the-system-file-checker-to-scan-and-attempt-to-automatically-repair-corrupted-windows-files">Run the System File Checker to Scan and Attempt to Automatically Repair Corrupted Windows Files</h2><p>Click your search bar and type <strong>CMD</strong>. Right click <strong>Command Prompt</strong> and select <strong>Run as administrator</strong></p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/96/dkkktbuxvw44.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/96/dkkktbuxvw44.jpg" alt="dkkktbuxvw44.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>Type <strong>DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth</strong> and hit enter</p><p>This may take some time to complete</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/ai/mm7safnxt7t5.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/ai/mm7safnxt7t5.jpg" alt="mm7safnxt7t5.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>Type <strong>sfc /scannow</strong> and hit enter. </p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/d1/27ac66zt03gh.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/d1/27ac66zt03gh.jpg" alt="27ac66zt03gh.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>Do not close this Command Prompt window until the scan verification is 100% complete. The scan results will be shown after this process is finished.</p><p>Once completed, restart your computer and try to update again.</p> </article> </main>
