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Most update failures should resolve after restarting and checking for update again. if not please follow these methods:
Method 1: Using built-in Microsoft Update Troubleshooter
♦ Press “Windows Key” and type “troubleshoot” in the search area
♦ Select “View All” from the left panel, at the end of list, run “Windows Update“
♦ Click on “Advance“, check “Apply repairs automatically” and select “Run as administrator“
♦ When it is done, click on “Close” and restart your computer.
♦ Check for update by clicking on “Windows” logo, “Settings“, “Update & Security” and check for update.
Method 2: Renaming windows update folders
♦ Press “Windows Key” + X and click on “Command Prompt (Admin)”
♦ In Command Prompt, type following command and press Entre after each line:
net stop wuauserv
net stop bits
net stop cryptsvc
ren %systemroot%System32Catroot2 Catroot2.old
ren %systemroot%SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
net start wuauserv
net start bits
net start cryptsvc
♦ When it is done, close the “Command Prompt” window and restart your computer.
♦ Check for update by clicking on “Windows” logo, “Settings“, “Update & Security” and check for update.
Method 3: Installing independent Windows 10 upgraded version
♦ Press “Windows Key” and type “Disk Clean-up” in the search area
♦ A new windows pups up showing the “Disk Clean-up” wizard, select C: and click OK
♦ Make sure “Windows upgrade files” is ticked
♦ Click on “Download Tools Now” and follow on screen instruction
Method 4: Fresh Windows 10 installation
♦ If all above methods don’t work, a fresh windows 10 installation is required
♦ Do not forget to back-up your Data onto an external hard drive before performing the installation