How to use the Windows Update Troubleshooter
- The Windows Update Troubleshooter comes in handy when something goes wrong with the update process.
- Microsoft's online Windows Update Troubleshooting Guide can help with additional advice.
- Using the Windows Update Troubleshooter on Windows 10 is easy and efficient in most cases.
- If the issue is more serious, we recommend running a debugging software.
Updating Windows 10 can often turn into a nightmare. The latest OS updates can literally make your computer unusable, as was the case with many KBs Microsoft rolled out over the years.
Also, quite frequently, Windows 10 users can’t even install the updates on their devices due to various bugs.
Starting with the Windows Update option not working to many update error codes, situations are varied and require separate attention, each.
The good news is that anyone, even without much technical knowledge can attempt to troubleshoot update issues.
Besides, Microsoft also has a dedicated Windows Update Troubleshooting Guide, depending on your Windows OS version.
And in this article we’ll discuss how to use these guides.
Quick tip:
With the majority of Windows update errors, the causes are the same most of the times: corrupted or missing files, out-of-date processes, system bugs that you weren’t aware of.
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As a quick reminder, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.
If you’re still using these OS versions, it’s high time you upgraded to benefit from the latest features and security improvements.
If your computer does not meet the necessary requirements to run Windows 10, you should also take into consideration buying a new device.
How do I use the Windows 10 Update Troubleshooter?
Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter which is a convenient, free method to check out what went wrong during the update process.
To use this tool, simply head over to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot and select the Additional Troubleshooters.
You will see a Windows Update section and a Run the troubleshooter option.
Additionally, Microsoft offers a Windows Update Troubleshooter Guide for Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10. For the first two, the solutions are the same, while for the last one, there’s a separate section.
First of all, you need to select the Windows version you’re running. The tool will then ask you to run the Windows Update troubleshooter.
As you’ll see, there isn’t a specific tool that you can use to fix the updating issues, but rather a series of steps that you have to take, one by one, until being able to install the updates.
For older systems, there’s a list of commands to run in Command Prompt to finish the process.
For Windows 10, on the other hand, there’s a series of small steps meant to discover the error cause, first.
Common-sense suggestions include cleaning disk space, force-starting the update process and updating system drivers first.
Most Windows errors occur due to outdated drivers? Update them like a pro right now!
So if you’re looking for an easy-to-follow troubleshooting guide, Microsoft’s Windows Update Troubleshooting Guide is a very handy tool to use. However, it might take more of your time until finally fixing the situation.
That is why we warmly recommend and all-in-one tool like Restoro to have a complete system check-up and a quicker solution.
Alternatively, there are a bunch of other tools to repair your OS.
Don’t forget, after the repair process to download the latest Windows cumulative updates.
Alternatively, if you’re dealing with a specific error code, chances are that we already covered it in our Windows Update Troubleshooting Hub.
If all the solutions provided here failed to fix the Windows Update issue you’re experiencing, you need to reset or reinstall Windows. But we hope it won’t get to that.
Frequently Asked Questions
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There are many causes why Windows update lags or simply won’t start or finish. Among them, corrupted or missing files and system bugs.
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The Windows Update Troubleshooter fixes all potential issues that might be preventing the OS from installing the latest updates.
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Windows 10 has several dedicated troubleshooters, including one for the update process. These can be found in the Troubleshoot menu.
