1. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
Windows update troubleshooter aims to determine if any issues within the system prevent the installation of the updates. Follow these steps to start Windows Update troubleshooter:
2. Uninstall Nvidia Components (If Applicable)
Another fix that worked for users was uninstalling the Nvidia components (Control Panel and Experience). These components might be interrupting with the system’s process, preventing Windows from finishing the update installation. Here is how you can do that as well:
3. Reset Windows Update Services and Cache
This problem may also arise because of the corruption of the Windows update services or update cache files. To counter this issue, we will reset the Windows Update services and cache files using a batch file. All that you need to do is download the file and run it as an administrator to fix the problem. The file will stop and then restart all the Windows update services and other similar components. Once the restore point is created, follow these steps: Upon reboot, check if the issue is resolved.
4. Run System Scans
If the troubleshooter fails to identify issues within the system, then you can also use other system troubleshooter utilities like SFC and DISM. During the scan, the System File Checker (SFC) will look for any inconsistencies within the protected system files. In the event that SFC finds a corrupt file, it will replace it with its healthier cached version. In contrast, DISM repairs the system image. Before proceeding, make sure you are logged into Windows as an administrator because we will be using the Command Prompt to run these tools: Here is all that you need to do: Once this command is executed, close the Command Prompt window and check if you can now download the targeted updates.
5. Install the Update Manually
If the system cannot install the update automatically, you can also try to install it manually using the Microsoft Update Catalog. Since installing the update from the catalog skip the download process, you will be able to dodge the error. Here is how you can do that:
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