^{(Are Windows 10)}是否没有在您的系统上下载和安装Windows 10更新？多个用户报告说一堆更新正在等待下载或等待安装。当您进入Windows Update 屏幕^{(Windows Update screen)}时，您可以查看可用更新列表；但它们都没有完全安装在您的计算机上。

如果您也面临Windows 10 无法更新^{(Windows 10 Won’t Update)}的问题，请继续阅读以了解此问题发生的原因以及您可以采取哪些措施来解决它。通过本指南，我们提供了针对上述问题的所有可能解决方案的完整列表。

如何修复 Windows 10 无法更新

为什么 Windows 10 不会更新？^{(Why Windows 10 Won’t Update?)}

目前尚不完全清楚为什么用户会面临这个问题。但是，一般来说，它通常是由以下原因引起的：

• Windows更新工具^{(Update tool)}出现故障或关闭。
• 与更新相关的文件已损坏。
• Windows 安全^{(Windows security)}或其他安全软件^{(security software)}可能会阻止更新的安装。

无论出于何种原因，您都必须急于将您的 Windows 10 更新到最新版本。幸运的是，我们有各种解决方案，您可以尝试修复Windows 10 无法更新^{(Windows 10 Won’t Update)}。

方法 1：运行 Windows 更新疑难解答^{(Method 1: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter)}

这是最简单的方法，其中^{(method wherein)} Windows 操作系统^{(Windows OS)}本身可以解决更新问题并自动修复问题。请按照以下步骤运行Windows 10 更新疑难解答^{(Update Troubleshooter)}：

1. 在Windows 搜索^{(Windows search)}栏中，键入控制面板。从搜索结果^{(search result)}中单击控制面板^{(Control Panel)}以启动它。

2. 在新窗口中，转到View by > 小图标。^{(Small icons.)}然后，单击疑难解答^{(Troubleshooting)}。

3. 接下来，单击System and Security下的修复 Windows Update 问题^{(Fix problems with Windows Update )}，如图所示。

4. 最后，按照屏幕上的说明点击下一步^(Next)运行疑难解答。

Windows 10疑难解答程序将发现并修复更新问题（如果有）。

故障排除过程^{(troubleshooting process)}完成后，重新启动^(restart)计算机，然后检查是否可以下载和安装更新。如果没有，请阅读下文。

方法 2：禁用安全软件^{(Method 2: Disable Security Software)}

防病毒软件和虚拟专用网络^{(Antivirus software and Virtual Private Networks)}有时会阻止下载。请按照以下步骤禁用它们以更新Windows 10：

1.在Windows 搜索^{(Windows search)}栏中搜索添加^(Add)或删除程序。然后，单击添加或删除程序^{(Add or remove programs)}以启动它。

2. 在搜索此列表^{(Search this list)} 搜索栏^{(search bar)}（如下所示）中，键入您的防病毒软件^{(antivirus software)}的名称。

3.接下来，单击结果中的防病毒^(antivirus)名称。

4. 最后，单击卸载^(Uninstall)按钮删除程序。

重新启动^(Restart)计算机，然后尝试下载并安装适用于Windows 10的挂起更新。

相同的过程可用于VPN ，或者任何似乎导致^(VPN)Windows 10的第三方应用程序都不会更新问题。

如果问题仍然存在，您必须确保Windows 更新^{(Windows Update)}服务按照下一个方法中的说明运行。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)} 修复^(Fix)未下载的 Windows 7 更新

方法 3：检查 Windows 更新服务状态^{(Method 3: Check Windows Update Services Status)}

如果与Windows 更新^{(Windows Update)}相关的服务未启用或未在您的计算机上运行，​​您很可能会遇到Windows 10无法更新问题。按照给定的步骤确保所有基本的Windows 更新^{(Windows Update)}服务都在运行。

1. 使用Windows 搜索^{(Windows search)} 栏并键入 Run^{(bar and type Run)}。然后，通过单击搜索结果中的运行来启动^(Run)运行对话框。^{(Run dialogue)}

2. 接下来，在对话框中输入^{(dialogue box)}services.msc。然后，点击OK，如下图所示。这将启动服务^(Services)窗口。

3. 在服务^(Services)窗口中，右键单击Windows 更新。^{(Windows Update.)}然后，从菜单中选择属性^(Properties)，如下图所示。

4. 接下来，在启动类型^{( Startup typ)}菜单中选择自动。^(Automatic)如果服务已停止，请单击开始。^(Start)

5. 然后，单击应用^(Apply)，然后单击确定^(OK)。

6. 再次，转到“服务”^(Services) 窗口并右键单击^{(window and right-click)}“后台智能传输服务”。^{(Background Intelligent Transfer Service. )}在这里，选择Properties，就像您在第 3 步中所做的那样。

7.对此服务重复步骤 4^{(Step 4)}和步骤 5中说明的过程。^{(Step 5)}

8. 现在，在Services窗口中右键单击Cryptographic Service并选择^{(Cryptographic Service)}Properties，如下所示。

9. 最后，再次重复第 4 步^{(step 4)}和第 5 步以启动此服务。

现在重新启动^(restart)计算机，然后检查 Windows 10 是否可以下载并安装挂起的更新。

如果您仍然遇到同样的问题，则必须按照下一个方法中的说明使用Microsoft Update Assistant 。

方法 4：使用 Windows 10 更新助手^{(Method 4: Use Windows 10 Update Assistant)}

如果您的Windows 10 未更新， Windows 10 更新助手^{(Windows 10 update assistant)}是一个理想的工具。请按照以下步骤使用它：

1. 访问微软官方页面^{(official Microsoft page)}以获取 Windows 10 更新。

2.接下来，单击立即更新^{(Update Now)}以下载更新助手^{(Update assistant)}，如此处所示。

3. 下载后，点击下载的文件^{(downloaded file)}将其打开。

4. 最后，按照屏幕上的说明将您的 Windows 10更新到最新版本。^(update)

如果此方法^{(method doesn)}对您不起作用，请转到下一种方法来纠正Windows 10更新无法安装的问题。

方法 5：重新启动 Windows 更新服务^{(Method 5: Restart Windows Update Services)}

在这种方法中，我们将使用命令提示符^{(Command Prompt)}运行多个命令来修复Windows 10 更新安装失败的^{(Windows 10 update failed to install)}问题。执行^(Implement)下面列出的步骤以执行相同的操作：

1.在Windows 搜索^{(Windows search)}栏中搜索命令提示符。^{(Command Prompt)}

2. 右键单击​​搜索结果^{(search result)}中的命令提示符^{(Command Prompt)}，然后选择以管理员身份运行，^{( Run as administrator )}如图所示。

3. 现在，在命令提示符窗口^{(command prompt window)}中一一键入下面列出的命令，然后在每个命令后按Enter ：

net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop cryptSvc
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
net localgroup administrators 
networkservice /add
net localgroup administrators localservice /add

4. 运行完所有命令后，重新启动^(restart)计算机。

验证Windows 10 更新安装失败^{(Windows 10 update failed to install)} 问题是否已解决。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)} 修复^(Fix)Windows 10 更新不会安装错误^{(Install Error)}

方法 6：关闭计量连接^{(Method 6: Turn Metered Connection Off)}

由于您设置了按流量计费的Internet 连接^{(internet connection)}，因此可能无法安装 Windows 10 更新^{(Windows 10 updates won’t install )}。按照以下步骤检查计量连接，并在需要时将其关闭。

1. 在Windows 搜索^{(Windows search)}栏中，键入Wi-Fi，然后单击Wi-Fi 设置。^{(Wi-fi settings.)}

2.接下来，点击管理已知网络，^{(Manage known networks, )}如下图。

3. 现在，选择您的Wi-Fi 网络^{(Wi-Fi network)}，然后选择属性，^{(Properties, )}如图所示。

4.向下滚动^(Scroll)新窗口以关闭设置为计量连接^{(Set as a metered connection)}选项旁边的切换。^{(toggle off)}请参阅给定的图片。

如果您的 Wi-Fi网络连接^{(network connection)}设置为按流量计费的连接，并且现在您已将其关闭，则应下载并安装Windows更新。^(Windows)

如果没有，请通过后续方法修复损坏的系统文件。

方法七：运行 SFC 命令^{(Method 7: Run SFC Command)}

由于系统文件已损坏，Windows 10可能无法自行更新。要检查损坏的文件并修复它们，我们将使用系统文件检查器命令^{(System File Checker command)}。只需按照以下步骤操作：

1.在Windows 搜索^{(Windows search)}栏中搜索命令提示符。^{(Command Prompt)}右键单击搜索结果^{(search result)}中的命令提示符^{(Command Prompt)}，然后选择以管理员身份运行，^{( Run as administrator )}如图所示。

2. 在命令提示符窗口^{(command prompt window)}中键入以下内容： sfc /scannow ，然后按Enter，如图所示。

3.等待^(Wait)命令运行成功。

注意：^(Note:)在扫描完成之前不要关闭窗口。

该过程完成后，重新启动^(restart)计算机。确认您是否能够修复^(fix) Windows 10 更新安装失败的^{(Windows 10 update failed to install)}问题。

方法 8：运行 DISM 命令^{(Method 8: Run DISM Command)}

如果SFC 命令^{(SFC command)}无法修复损坏的系统文件，您必须运行DISM（部署映像服务和管理）^{(DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management))}工具来修复或修改Windows映像。您可以使用命令提示符^{(Command Prompt)}执行此操作：

1.按照方法 7 中的说明以管理员身份^{(as administrator)}运行^(Run) 命令提示符。^{(Command Prompt)}

2. 接下来，输入Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth 并按Enter。

Check health命令不会解决任何问题。它将检查您的系统上是否有任何损坏的文件。

注意：^(Note:)不要在扫描运行时关闭窗口。

3. 如果上面的命令没有找到任何东西，通过键入进行更广泛的扫描

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth 并按Enter。

扫描运行状况^{(Scan health)}命令最多需要 20 分钟才能运行。

注意：^(Note:)不要在扫描运行时关闭窗口。

4. 如果系统文件已损坏，请运行“恢复健康”命令^{(Restore Health command)}进行修复。

5.输入 Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth 然后回车^(Enter)运行它。

注意：^(Note:)不要在扫描运行时关闭窗口。

您可能需要等待长达 4 小时才能使用此命令进行修复。该过程完成后，重新启动计算机并检查问题是否仍然存在。

方法 9：运行 chkdsk 命令^{(Method 9: Run chkdsk Command)}

chkdsk命令^{(chkdsk command)}将检查您的硬盘驱动器^{(disk drive)}是否存在可能累积的任何错误，从而阻止Windows 10更新下载和安装^{(download and installation)}。按照以下步骤运行检查磁盘^{(Check disk)}命令。

1.按照上一方法的说明以管理员身份启动命令提示符。^{(Command Prompt)}

2.在命令提示符窗口中输入^{(command prompt window)}chkdsk C: /f 然后按Enter。

注意：^(Note:)在此过程中，系统可能会重新启动几次。

3. 下次您的计算机重新启动时，按Y键确认^(confirm)扫描。

4. 最后，重新启动^(restart)计算机，chkdsk 命令^{(chkdsk command)}将运行。

命令成功运行后，检查Windows 10更新是否正在下载并安装在您的计算机上。

如果没有，这意味着修复系统文件不起作用。现在，您需要删除Software Distribution 文件夹^{(Software Distribution folder)}中的损坏文件。完成下一个解决方案。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)} 修复 Windows 10^{(Fix Windows 10)} 开始按钮^{(Start Button)}不起作用

方法 10：删除软件分发文件夹^{(Method 10: Delete Software Distribution Folder)}

软件分发文件夹^{(Software Distribution Folder)}中的文件是可能损坏的临时文件；从而阻止您的 Windows 10 更新。请按照以下步骤删除此文件夹中的所有文件：

1. 启动文件资源管理器^{( File Explorer)}，然后单击这台电脑^{(This PC)}。

2. 接下来，转到左侧窗格中的C：驱动器。^{( C: Drive )}单击Windows文件夹。

3. 现在，单击标题为SoftwareDistribution 的文件夹，^{( SoftwareDistribution, )}如下所示。

4. 选择此文件夹中的所有^{(all the files)}文件。使用右键单击并选择删除^(Delete)以删除它们。请参阅给定的图片。

现在返回并尝试下载或安装待处理的Windows 10更新。确认“ Windows 10 不会更新^{(Windows 10 won’t update)}”问题是否已解决。

如果问题仍然存在，可能是磁盘空间^{(disk space)}不足。继续阅读以了解更多信息。

方法 11：增加磁盘空间^{(Method 11: Increase Disk Space)}

如果系统驱动器^{(system drive)}空间不足，将无法安装 Windows 10 更新。请按照以下步骤释放一些磁盘空间^{(disk space)}：

1. 像之前一样启动运行^{(Run )}对话框^{(dialogue box)}。

2.接下来，输入diskmgmt.msc，然后点击OK。这将打开磁盘管理^{(Disk Management)}窗口。

3. 在新窗口中，右键单击C: 驱动器^{(C: drive)}，然后选择属性^{(Properties )}，如下所示。

4.接下来，在弹出窗口中单击磁盘清理。^{(Disk Clean-up)}

5、需要删除的文件会被自动选中，如下图。最后，点击OK。

6. 您将看到一个确认消息框^{(confirmation message box)}。在这里，单击Delete File以确认此操作。

删除不需要的文件后，“ Windows 10不会更新”和“ Windows 10更新不会安装^{(t install)}”错误应该被纠正。

方法 12：系统还原^{(Method 12: System Restore)}

如果上述方法都无法解决这个问题，那么将您的 Windows 操作系统恢复到使用更新成功下载和安装的时间点是唯一的出路。

1. 在Windows 搜索^{(Windows search)}栏中，键入控制面板。从搜索结果^{(search result)}中单击控制面板^{(Control Panel)}以启动它。

2. 转到查看方式^{(View by)}并从菜单中选择小图标。^{(small icons)}

3.然后，点击系统，^{(System, )}如下图所示。

4.在新窗口中向下滚动^(Scroll)（或在右侧搜索）并选择系统保护。^{(System protection.)}

5. 在系统属性^{(System Properties)}窗口中，单击系统还原^{( System Restore)}...。请参阅给定的图片。

6. 在现在弹出的窗口中，选择选择一个不同的还原点^{(Choose a different restore point)}。

7. 单击下一步^(Next)并按照屏幕上的说明进行操作。

8. 选择 Windows 更新正常工作的时间和^(Windows)日期。^{(time and date)}

注意：^(Note:)不需要很精确；它可以是一个大概的时间和日期^{(time and date)}。

系统还原^{(system restore)}完成后，检查Windows 10更新是否已成功下载并安装到您的系统中。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)}如何在Windows 10上使用^{(Windows 10)}系统还原^{(System Restore)}

方法 13：Windows 重置^{(Method 13: Windows Reset)}

实施此方法仅作为修复Windows 10^{(Windows 10)}不会更新问题的最后手段。虽然，完整的Windows 重置^{(Windows Reset)}会将系统文件恢复到默认或出厂状态^{(default or factory state)}。但是，它不会影响您的任何个人文件。以下是在您的系统上重置Windows的方法：

1.在Windows 搜索^{(Windows search)}栏中输入重置。^(Reset)

2. 接下来，在搜索结果中单击重置此 PC 。^{( Reset this PC)}

3. 在打开的恢复^(Recovery)窗口中，单击重置此 PC^{(Reset this PC)}选项下的开始。^{(Get started)}参考下图。

4. 选择保留我的文件^{( Keep My files)} ，以便重置删除应用程序和设置，但保留您的个人文件^{(Reset removes apps & settings but keeps your personal files)}，如图所示。

5. 最后，按照屏幕上的说明等待Windows 10重置完成。

推荐的：^{(Recommended:)}

• 已解决：您的 PC 遇到问题，需要重新启动
• 如何在您的 PC上创建^{(Your PC)}Windows 10 睡眠定时器^{(Sleep Timer)}
• 修复远程桌面在Windows 10中无法^{(Windows 10)}连接^(Connect)
• ^{(Fix keyboard)} 修复Windows 10^{(Windows 10)}中的键盘输入延迟^{(Input lag)}

我们希望本指南对您有所帮助，并且您能够修复 Windows 10 无法更新^{(fix Windows 10 won’t update )}问题。让我们知道哪种方法最适合您。如果您对本文有任何问题或建议，请随时在评论部分提出。

How to Fix Windows 10 Won't Update

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If you, too are facing the issue Windows 10 Won’t Update, read on to know why this issue occurs and what you can do to fix it. Through this guide, we have provided a comprehensive list of all possible solutions for the said issue.

How to Fix Windows 10 Won’t Update

Why Windows 10 Won’t Update?

It is not entirely clear why users face this issue. But, in general, it is commonly caused by the following reasons:

• Windows Update tool is either malfunctioning or turned off.
• Files related to the update have gotten corrupted.
• Windows security or other security software could be blocking the installation of the updates.

Regardless of the reason, you must be eager to update your Windows 10 to the latest version. Fortunately, we have various solutions that you can try to fix Windows 10 Won’t Update.

Method 1: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

This is the easiest method wherein Windows OS itself troubleshoots update problems and fixes the issues automatically. Follow the steps below to run the Windows 10 Update Troubleshooter:

1. In the Windows search bar, type Control Panel. Click on Control Panel from the search result to launch it.

2. In the new window, go to View by > Small icons. Then, click on Troubleshooting.

3. Next, click on Fix problems with Windows Update under System and Security, as depicted.

4. Finally, follow the on-screen instructions and click on Next to run the troubleshooter.

The Windows 10 troubleshooter will find and fix update problems if any.

After the troubleshooting process has been completed, restart the computer and then check if you can download and install updates. If not, read below.

Method 2: Disable Security Software

Antivirus software and Virtual Private Networks can sometimes block downloads. Follow these steps to disable them to be able to update Windows 10:

1. Search for Add or remove programs in the Windows search bar. Then, click on Add or remove programs to launch it.

2. In the Search this list search bar (shown below), type the name of your antivirus software.

3. Next, click on the name of the antivirus in the results.

4. Lastly, click on the Uninstall button to remove the program.

Restart your computer and then try to download and install the pending updates for Windows 10.

The same process can be used for VPN, or any third-party apps which seem to be causing Windows 10 won’t update problems.

If the problem persists, you have to ensure Windows Update services are running as instructed in the next method.

Also Read: Fix Windows 7 Updates Not Downloading

Method 3: Check Windows Update Services Status

If services related to Windows Update are not enabled or aren’t running on your computer, you most will likely face the Windows 10 Won’t Update issue. Follow the given steps to ensure that all essential Windows Update services are running.

1. Use the Windows search bar and type Run. Then, launch the Run dialogue by clicking on Run in the search results.

2. Next, type services.msc in the dialogue box. Then, click on OK, as shown below. This will launch the Services window.

3. In the Services window, right-click on Windows Update. Then, select Properties from the menu, as illustrated below.

4. Next, select Automatic in the Startup type menu. Click on Start if the service has stopped.

5. Then, click on Apply and then OK.

6. Again, go to the Services window and right-click on Background Intelligent Transfer Service. Here, select Properties, like you did in step 3.

7. Repeat the process explained in Step 4 and Step 5 for this service.

8. Now, right-click on Cryptographic Service in the Services window and select Properties, as shown below.

9. Lastly, repeat step 4 and step 5 again for starting this service as well.

Now restart the computer and then check if Windows 10 can download and install the pending updates.

If you still face the same problem, you will have to use the Microsoft Update Assistant as instructed in the next method.

Method 4: Use Windows 10 Update Assistant

The Windows 10 update assistant is an ideal tool to use if your Windows 10 is not updating. Follow the steps given below to utilize it:

1. Visit the official Microsoft page for Windows 10 updates.

2. Next, click on Update Now to download the Update assistant as seen here.

3. Once downloaded, click on the downloaded file to open it.

4. Lastly, follow the on-screen instructions to update your Windows 10 to the latest version.

If this method doesn’t work for you, move to the next method to rectify Windows 10 updates won’t install issue.

Method 5: Restart Windows Update Services

In this method, we will run multiple commands using Command Prompt to fix Windows 10 update failed to install issue. Implement the steps listed below to do the same:

1. Search for Command Prompt in the Windows search bar.

2. Right-click on Command Prompt in the search result and then select Run as administrator as shown.

3. Now, type the commands listed below in the command prompt window, one by one, and hit Enter after each one:

net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop cryptSvc
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
net localgroup administrators 
networkservice /add
net localgroup administrators localservice /add

4. After all the commands have been run, restart your computer.

Verify if the Windows 10 update failed to install issue is resolved.

Also Read: Fix Windows 10 Updates Won’t Install Error

Method 6: Turn Metered Connection Off

There is a possibility that Windows 10 updates won’t install because you have set up a metered internet connection. Follow the steps below to check for a metered connection, and turn it off, if required.

1. In the Windows search bar, type Wi-Fi and then click on Wi-fi settings.

2. Next, click on Manage known networks, as shown below.

3. Now, select your Wi-Fi network and then select Properties, as shown.

4. Scroll down the new window to turn the toggle off next to the Set as a metered connection option. Refer to the given pic.

If your Wi-Fi network connection was set as a metered connection, and now that you have turned it off, Windows updates should be downloaded and installed.

If not, go through the succeeding methods to repair corrupted system files.

Method 7: Run SFC Command

Probably, Windows 10 is not able to update itself because system files are corrupted. To check for corrupted files & repair those, we will use the System File Checker command. Just follow the steps written below:

1. Search for Command Prompt in the Windows search bar. Right-click on Command Prompt in the search result and then select Run as administrator as shown.

2. Type the following in the command prompt window: sfc /scannow and then press Enter as shown.

3. Wait for the command to run successfully.

Note: Do not close the window until the scan is complete.

Once the process is completed, restart your computer. Confirm if you’re able to fix Windows 10 update failed to install issue.

Method 8: Run DISM Command

If the SFC command failed to fix corrupt system files, you have to run the DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) tool to repair or modify Windows images. You can do so using Command Prompt as:

1. Run Command Prompt as administrator just as instructed in Method 7.

2. Next, type Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth and press Enter.

The Check health command will not fix any issues. It will check if there are any corrupt files on your system.

Note: Do not close the window while the scan is running.

3. If the above command did not find any, do a wider scan by typing

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth and pressing Enter.

The Scan health command will take up to 20 minutes to run.

Note: Do not close the window while the scan is running.

4. If system files have gotten corrupt, run the Restore Health command to perform repairs.

5. Type Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and then press Enter to run it.

Note: Do not close the window while the scan is running.

You may have to wait for up to 4 hours for this command to make repairs. After the process is complete, restart the computer and check if the issue persists.

Method 9: Run chkdsk Command

The chkdsk command will check your hard disk drive for any errors that may have accumulated, preventing the Windows 10 updates download and installation from taking place. Follow these steps to run the Check disk command.

1. Launch Command Prompt as an administrator as instructed in the previous method.

2. Type chkdsk C: /f in the command prompt window and then press Enter.

Note: The system might restart few times during this process.

3. The next time your computer restarts, press the Y key to confirm the scan.

4. Lastly, restart the computer, and the chkdsk command will run.

After the command has run successfully, check if the Windows 10 updates are being downloaded and installed on your computer.

If not, that means the repairing of system files did not work. Now, you will need to delete corrupt files in the Software Distribution folder. Go through the next solution to do so.

Also Read: Fix Windows 10 Start Button Not Working

Method 10: Delete Software Distribution Folder

The files in the Software Distribution Folder are temporary files that may get corrupt; thereby, preventing your Windows 10 from updating. Follow these steps to delete all the files from this folder:

1. Launch File Explorer and then click on This PC.

2. Next, go to C: Drive in the left pane. Click on the Windows folder.

3. Now, click on the folder titled SoftwareDistribution, as shown below.

4. Select all the files in this folder. Use right-click and select Delete to remove them. Refer to the given pic.

Now go back and try to download or install the pending Windows 10 updates. Confirm if the ‘Windows 10 won’t update’ issue is resolved.

If the problem persists, there might be insufficient disk space. Continue reading to know more.

Method 11: Increase Disk Space

Windows 10 updates will not be able to install if there is insufficient space in your system drive. Follow these steps to free up some disk space:

1. Launch the Run dialogue box just as you did earlier.

2. Next, type diskmgmt.msc and then click on OK. This will open the Disk Management window.

3. In the new window, right-click on C: drive and then select Properties as shown below.

4. Next, click on Disk Clean-up in the pop-up window.

5. The files that need to be deleted will be automatically selected, as shown below. Lastly, click on OK.

6. You will see a confirmation message box. Here, click on Delete Files to confirm this action.

After the unnecessary files have been deleted, ‘Windows 10 won’t update,’ and ‘Windows 10 updates won’t install’ errors should be rectified.

Method 12: System Restore

If the above-mentioned methods are unable to solve this issue, restoring your Windows OS to a point in time when updates are used to download and install successfully is the only way out.

1. In the Windows search bar, type Control Panel. Click on Control Panel from the search result to launch it.

2. Go to View by and select small icons from the menu.

3. Then, click on System, as shown below.

4. Scroll down in the new window (or search on the right-hand side) and select System protection.

5. In the System Properties window, click on System Restore…. Refer to the given pic.

6. In the window that now pops up, select Choose a different restore point.

7. Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.

8. Pick a time and date when Windows updates used to work properly.

Note: It doesn’t need to be exact; it can be an approximate time and date.

Once the system restore is complete, check if Windows 10 updates are being successfully downloaded and installed into your system.

Also Read: How to use System Restore on Windows 10

Method 13: Windows Reset

Implement this method only as a last resort to fix Windows 10 won’t update issue. Although, a complete Windows Reset will take the system files back to default or factory state. Yet, it will not affect any of your personal files. Here’s how to Reset Windows on your system:

1. Type Reset into the Windows search bar.

2. Next, click on Reset this PC in the search results.

3. In the Recovery window that opens, click on Get started under Reset this PC option. Refer to pic below.

4. Choose to Keep My files so that the Reset removes apps & settings but keeps your personal files as shown.

5. Finally, follow the on-screen instructions and wait for Windows 10 reset to be completed.

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We hope that this guide was helpful and you were able to fix Windows 10 won’t update issue. Let us know which method worked for you the best. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding this article, feel free to drop them in the comments section.

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