Microsoft宣布推出新的Windows 10版本，除您之外的所有人都在更新他们的设备。当您检查“设置”(Settings)应用中的Windows 更新(Windows Update)部分时， Windows会说您的设备是最新的。当然，有一个新的Windows版本，但你被困在旧版本上(you’re stuck on an older version)。我们解释了为什么会发生这种情况，以及如何强制Windows 10更新。
微软(Microsoft)以涓涓细流的方式推出Windows 10更新——并不是每个人都同时收到更新。当Windows 更新(Windows Update)可供公众使用时，您可能会立即获得更新，或者有时可能需要几天时间。但是，如果延迟持续数周或比平时更长，本指南中的故障排除技术将帮助您在设备上强制安装Windows 10更新。
你有最新(Latest)的Windows 10 版本吗？
在尝试强制安装更新之前，您需要首先确认您的设备确实不是最新的。转到设置(Settings)>系统(System)>关于(About)并滚动到Windows 规格(Windows specifications)部分，并记下操作系统构建和版本。
现在，前往官方 Windows 10 发布信息页面(official Windows 10 release information page)，将您 PC 的操作系统详细信息与列表中的最新Windows 10 版本和内部版本号进行比较。如果您没有最新版本，请继续下一部分以了解如何手动触发Windows更新。
强制 Window 10 更新
有几个因素会延迟Windows 10更新。这可能是由于存储空间不足、基本系统进程失败等原因。如果存储是问题，Windows Update代理将显示错误，通知您释放额外的存储空间。另一方面，其他因素可能难以确定。
我们已经编译了一些可能的方法来通过消除导致延迟的问题来强制安装Windows 更新。(Windows Update)
1.重启Windows更新服务(Windows Update Service)
此服务处理向Windows设备交付软件更新。如果服务出现故障或处于非活动状态，您的 PC 可能无法自动下载或安装新更新。重新启动Windows 更新服务(Windows Update Service)可以强制Windows 10安装更新。请按照以下步骤完成。
1.在Windows 搜索(Windows Search)栏中键入服务，然后在结果中选择(services)服务(Services)。
2. 右键单击 Windows 更新(Windows Update)并选择重新启动(Restart)。
返回“设置”应用中的“ (Settings)Windows 更新(Windows Updates)”部分，检查您的计算机是否有可用的新更新。
2.重启后台智能传输服务(Background Intelligent Transfer Service)
Windows 更新服务(Windows Update Service)依赖后台智能传输服务(Background Intelligent Transfer Service)( BITS )(BITS)从Microsoft服务器下载更新。如果BITS停止工作，您的 PC 可能无法下载和安装更新。重新启动(Restart)服务并检查是否可以解决问题。
1.在Windows 搜索(Windows Search)栏中输入服务并选择(services)服务(Services)。
2. 右键单击后台智能传输服务(Background Intelligent Transfer Service)并选择重新启动(Restart)。
如果服务未启动，请尝试本指南中有关解决后台智能传输服务问题的(fixing issues with the Background Intelligent Transfer Service)其他故障排除技术。
3.删除Windows更新文件夹
Software Distribution文件夹包含在您的计算机上安装Windows所需的必要文件。如果您尚未收到全球可用的更新，删除文件夹的内容可能会迫使Windows获取并安装最新的操作系统版本。Windows将自动重新创建文件夹并重新下载更新 PC 所需的文件。
在继续之前，有一些重要的事情需要注意。Software Distribution文件夹还包含包含您 PC 的Windows 更新(Windows Update)历史记录的文件。因此，删除文件夹意味着您无法回滚到以前的 Windows 版本(roll back to a previous Windows version)。
此外，更新您的计算机可能需要比平时更长的时间。这是因为Windows 更新服务(Windows Update Service)必须首先重新填充软件分发(Software Distribution)文件夹，然后才能安装任何可用的更新。
要删除Software Distribution文件夹或其内容，您需要先停止Windows 更新服务(Windows Update Service)和后台智能传输服务(Background Intelligent Transfer Service)。
1. 右键单击开始(Start)菜单并选择命令提示符（管理员）(Command Prompt (Admin))。
2.在控制台中粘贴下面的命令并回车(Enter)，停止Windows更新服务
净停止 wuauserv(net stop wuauserv)
3. 粘贴下一条命令并按Enter。这将终止后台智能传输服务(Background Intelligent Transfer Service)。
净停止位(net stop bits)
4. 启动文件资源管理器(File Explorer)并转到本地磁盘 (C:)(Local Disk (C:)) > Windows >软件分发(Software Distribution)并删除文件夹中的所有项目。
如果您无法删除文件，或者收到错误消息，请重新启动计算机并重试。删除Software Distribution文件或文件夹后，继续下一步以重新启动您之前停止的后台服务。
5.以管理员身份打开命令提示符(Open Command Prompt as an administrator)并将以下命令粘贴到控制台中以重新启动Windows 更新服务(Windows Update Service)。
净启动 wuauserv(net start wuauserv)
6.之后(Afterward)，粘贴下一条命令并按Enter重新启动后台智能传输服务(Background Intelligent Transfer Service)。
网络起始位(net start bits)
Windows将自动重新下载将您的计算机更新到最新操作系统版本所需的文件。现在检查最新的Windows版本是否可用。
4. 执行 Windows 更新清理
当您安装较新的Windows 10版本时，Windows会将较旧更新的系统文件存储在您的设备上。这使您可以卸载更新或将操作系统回滚到以前的版本。但是，这些系统文件通常会占用存储空间并导致未来的Windows 更新(Windows Updates)出现问题。
使用磁盘清理(Disk Cleanup)工具执行Windows 更新(Windows Update)清理并尝试再次安装更新。
1.在Windows 搜索(Windows Search)栏中键入磁盘清理，然后在结果中选择(disk cleanup)磁盘清理(Disk Cleanup)。
等待(Wait)该工具计算您的 PC 上有多少可用空间。这可能需要几秒钟或几分钟的时间，具体取决于您 PC 的存储大小和配置。
2. 单击清理系统文件(Clean up system files)按钮。
磁盘清理(Disk Cleanup)工具将重新计算本地磁盘上的可用存储空间，这次会考虑系统文件。
3. 选中Windows Update Cleanup，取消选中其他选项，然后选择OK继续。
5. 运行Windows 更新疑难解答(Windows Update Troubleshooter)
如果删除所有关联文件后仍无法安装Windows 更新(Windows Update)，请尝试使用内置故障排除工具来诊断和修复延迟更新的问题。转到设置(Settings)>更新和安全(Update & Security)>疑难解答(Troubleshoot)> Windows 更新(Windows Update)，然后单击运行疑难解答(Run the troubleshooter)按钮。
Windows 更新疑难解答(Windows Update Troubleshooter)将扫描阻止您的计算机安装更新的问题。
诊断完成后，转到Windows 更新(Windows Update)菜单并检查您现在是否可以安装更新。如果没有任何变化，请重新启动计算机并重试。
6. 使用 Windows 更新助手
Windows Update Assistant不仅可以强制安装更新，而且还会运行兼容性扫描，以确保您的计算机满足最新 Windows 10 版本的要求。
前往浏览器上的Windows 10 下载页面，然后选择(Windows 10 Download page)立即更新(Update now)按钮以下载Windows 更新助手(Windows Update Assistant)安装文件。
双击(Double-click)安装文件以安装并启动Windows Update Assistant。选择立即更新(Update now)以继续。
该工具将检查您的设备是否与最新的 Windows 10 版本兼容。选择下一步(Next)，更新助手(Update Assistant)将下载并在您的 PC 上安装更新。这可能需要一段时间，具体取决于更新的大小、您的网速和其他因素。
有时，您不能强制 Windows 更新(Force Windows Updates)
如果Microsoft在您的 PC 上设置了Safeguard Hold ，您可能无法强制执行Windows 更新。(Windows Update)“安全保留”是一种用于暂时阻止用户安装不稳定或可能有害的更新的技术。
那么，您如何识别安全保留？转到设置(Settings)>更新和安全(Updates & Security)> Windows 更新(Windows Update)。如果您的计算机上有保护措施，您会在页面上找到此错误消息：“ Windows 10 更新(Update)正在进行中。为您的设备准备好后，您将在此页面上看到可用的更新。”
Microsoft强烈建议您不要选择退出保护保留，即在更新存在已知性能问题时手动安装更新。等到(Wait)更新问题得到解决或解除保护措施。
How to Force Windows 10 to Install an Update
Microsoft announces a new Windows 10 build and everyone but you are getting their devices updated. When you cheсk the Windows Update section in the Settings app, Windows says your deviсe is up-to-date. Of course, thеre’s a new Windows version but you’re stuck on an older version. We explain why this happens, and how you can force a Windows 10 update.
Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 updates in trickles—not everyone receives an update at the same time. When a Windows Update is available to the public, you may get the update immediately, or it may take days sometimes. However, if the delay is running into weeks or taking longer than usual, the troubleshooting techniques in this guide will help you force install a Windows 10 update on your device.
Do You Have the Latest Windows 10 Version?
Before you try to force install an update, you need to first confirm that your device truly isn’t up-to-date. Go to Settings > System > About and scroll to the Windows specifications section, and take note of the OS build and version.
Now, head to the official Windows 10 release information page, and compare your PC’s OS details with the latest Windows 10 version and build number on the list. If you don’t have the latest version, proceed to the next section to learn how to manually trigger a Windows update.
Force Window 10 to Update
There are several factors that delay a Windows 10 update. It could be due to low storage space, failure of essential system processes, and so on. If storage is the problem, the Windows Update agent will display an error informing you to free up additional storage space. Other factors, on the other hand, can be difficult to pinpoint.
We’ve compiled some possible ways to force install a Windows Update by eliminating issues causing the delay.
1. Restart the Windows Update Service
This service handles the delivery of software updates to Windows devices. Your PC may fail to automatically download or install a new update if the service is malfunctioning or inactive. Restarting the Windows Update Service can force Windows 10 to install an update. Follow the steps below to get it done.
1. Type services in the Windows Search bar and select Services in the results.
2. Right-click Windows Update and select Restart.
Return to the Windows Updates section in the Settings app and check if a new update is available for your computer.
2. Restart the Background Intelligent Transfer Service
The Windows Update Service depends on the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) to download updates from the Microsoft servers. Should BITS stop working, your PC may be unable to download and install updates. Restart the service and check if that fixes the problem.
1. Type services in the Windows Search bar and select Services.
2. Right-click Background Intelligent Transfer Service and select Restart.
If the service doesn’t start, try other troubleshooting techniques in this guide on fixing issues with the Background Intelligent Transfer Service.
3. Delete the Windows Update Folder
The Software Distribution folder houses the necessary files required to install Windows on your computer. If you’re yet to receive a globally available update, deleting the content of the folder could force Windows to acquire and install the latest OS build. Windows will automatically recreate the folder and re-download the files needed to update your PC.
Before you proceed, there’s something important to note. The Software Distribution folder also holds files containing your PC’s Windows Update history. Therefore, deleting the folder means you can’t roll back to a previous Windows version.
Additionally, updating your computer may take longer than usual. That’s because the Windows Update Service must first repopulate the Software Distribution folder before it installs any available update.
To delete the Software Distribution folder or its content, you need to first stop the Windows Update Service and Background Intelligent Transfer Service.
1. Right-click the Start menu and select Command Prompt (Admin).
2. Paste the command below in the console and press Enter to stop the Windows Update Service
net stop wuauserv
3. Paste the next command and press Enter. That’ll terminate the Background Intelligent Transfer Service.
net stop bits
4. Launch the File Explorer and go to Local Disk (C:) > Windows > Software Distribution and delete all items in the folder.
If you can’t delete the files, or you’re getting an error message, restart your computer and try again. After deleting the Software Distribution files or folder, proceed to the next step to restart the background services you stopped earlier.
5. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and paste the command below in the console to restart the Windows Update Service.
net start wuauserv
6. Afterward, paste this next command and press Enter to restart the Background Intelligent Transfer Service.
net start bits
Windows will automatically re-download the files required to update your computer to the latest OS build. Now check if the latest Windows build is available.
4. Perform Windows Update Cleanup
When you install newer Windows 10 builds, Windows stores the system files of older updates on your device. This lets you uninstall an update or roll back the operating system to a previous version. However, these system files often consume storage space and cause problems with future Windows Updates.
Use the Disk Cleanup tool to perform a Windows Update cleanup and try installing the update again.
1. Type disk cleanup in the Windows Search bar and select Disk Cleanup in the result.
Wait for the tool to calculate how much freeable space you have on your PC. This might take some seconds, or minutes—depending on your PC’s storage size and configuration.
2. Click the Clean up system files button.
The Disk Cleanup tool will recalculate the freeable storage space on your local disk, taking system files into account this time.
3. Check Windows Update Cleanup, uncheck other options, and select OK to proceed.
5. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
If you still can’t install a Windows Update after deleting all associated files, try using the built-in troubleshooting tool to diagnose and fix issues delaying the update. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Windows Update and click the Run the troubleshooter button.
The Windows Update Troubleshooter will scan for issues preventing your computer from installing an update.
When the diagnosis is complete, go to the Windows Update menu and check if you can now install an update. If nothing changes, restart your computer and try again.
6. Use the Windows Update Assistant
Not only can the Windows Update Assistant force install an update, but it’ll also run a compatibility scan to ensure your computer meets the requirements for the latest Windows 10 build.
Head to the Windows 10 Download page on your browser and select the Update now button to download the Windows Update Assistant setup file.
Double-click the setup file to install and launch the Windows Update Assistant. Select Update now to proceed.
The tool will check if your device is compatible with the latest Windows 10 version. Select Next and the Update Assistant will download and install the update on your PC. This may take a while, depending on the size of the update, your internet speed, and other factors.
Sometimes, You Can’t Force Windows Updates
You may be unable to force a Windows Update if Microsoft places a Safeguard Hold on your PC. A “safeguard hold” is a technique used to temporarily prevent users from installing an unstable or potentially harmful update.
So, how do you identify a safeguard hold? Go to Settings > Updates & Security > Windows Update. If there’s a safeguard hold on your computer, you’ll find this error message on the page: “The Windows 10 Update is on its way. Once it’s ready for your device, you’ll see the update available on this page.”
Microsoft strongly advises against opting out of a safeguard hold—i.e., manually installing an update when there are known performance issues with the update. Wait until the issues with the update are fixed or when the safeguard is lifted.
