If you get an error code while downloading and installing Windows updates, the Update Troubleshooter can help resolve the problem.聽
Select Start 聽> Settings聽 > System聽聽> Troubleshoot聽 > Other聽troubleshooters. Next, under Most frequent, select Windows Update > Run.
When the troubleshooter is finished running, it's a good idea to restart your device.
Next, check for new updates. Select Start 聽> Settings聽 > Windows Update 聽> Check for updates and then install any ailable updates.
If the problems aren't all resolved, try running the troubleshooter again to check for additional errors, or see Troubleshoot problems updating Windows聽and follow the troubleshooting steps.
Check for Windows updates
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After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11.
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If you get an error code while downloading and installing Windows updates, the Update Troubleshooter can help resolve the problem.聽
Select Start 聽> Settings聽 > Update & Security 聽 > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters. Next, under Get up and running, select Windows Update > Run the troubleshooter.
When the troubleshooter is finished running, it's a good idea to restart your device.
Next, check for new updates. Select Start聽聽> Settings聽聽> Update & Security聽 > Windows Update 聽> Check for updates and then install any ailable updates.
If the problems aren't all resolved, try running the troubleshooter again to check for additional errors, or see Troubleshoot problems updating Windows聽and follow the troubleshooting steps.
Check for Windows updates