^{(Are Windows 10)}Ne preuzimaju li se i instaliraju na vaš sustav ažuriranja za Windows 10 ? Više korisnika izvijestilo je da hrpa ažuriranja ili čeka da se preuzme ili da se instalira. Kada odete na zaslon Windows Update , možete vidjeti popis dostupnih ažuriranja; ali nijedan od njih nije u potpunosti instaliran na vašem računalu.

Ako se i vi suočavate s problemom Windows 10 se neće ažurirati^{(Windows 10 Won’t Update)} , čitajte dalje kako biste saznali zašto se ovaj problem pojavljuje i što možete učiniti da ga riješite. Kroz ovaj vodič dali smo opsežan popis svih mogućih rješenja za navedeni problem.

Kako popraviti Windows 10 se ne ažurira

Zašto se Windows 10 ne ažurira?^{(Why Windows 10 Won’t Update?)}

Nije sasvim jasno zašto se korisnici suočavaju s ovim problemom. No, općenito, to je obično uzrokovano sljedećim razlozima:

• Alat za ažuriranje^(Update) sustava Windows ne radi ili je isključen.
• Datoteke povezane s ažuriranjem su oštećene.
• Sigurnost sustava Windows^(Windows) ili drugi sigurnosni softver mogao bi blokirati instalaciju ažuriranja.

Bez obzira na razlog, morate biti željni ažuriranja sustava Windows 10 na najnoviju verziju. Srećom, imamo razna rješenja koja možete pokušati popraviti Windows 10 se ne ažurira^{(Windows 10 Won’t Update)} .

Metoda 1: Pokrenite alat za rješavanje problema Windows Update^{(Method 1: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter)}

Ovo je najlakša metoda u kojoj sam Windows OS rješava probleme s ažuriranjem i automatski rješava probleme. Slijedite korake u nastavku da biste pokrenuli alat za rješavanje problema s ažuriranjem ^(Update)sustava Windows 10^{(Windows 10)} :

1. U traku za pretraživanje sustava Windows^{(Windows search)} upišite Upravljačka ploča. Kliknite na Upravljačka ploča^{(Control Panel)} iz rezultata pretraživanja da biste je pokrenuli.

2. U novom prozoru idite na View by > Male ikone. ^{(Small icons.)}Zatim kliknite na Rješavanje problema^{(Troubleshooting)} .

3. Zatim kliknite na Popravi probleme s Windows Update^{(Fix problems with Windows Update )} pod Sustav i sigurnost^{(System and Security)} , kao što je prikazano.

4. Konačno, slijedite upute na zaslonu i kliknite Dalje^(Next) za pokretanje alata za rješavanje problema.

Alat za rješavanje problema sa sustavom Windows 10^{(Windows 10)} pronaći će i riješiti probleme s ažuriranjem ako ih ima.

Nakon što je postupak rješavanja problema dovršen, ponovno pokrenite^(restart) računalo, a zatim provjerite možete li preuzeti i instalirati ažuriranja. Ako ne, pročitajte u nastavku.

Metoda 2: Onemogućite sigurnosni softver^{(Method 2: Disable Security Software)}

Antivirusni^(Antivirus) softver i virtualne privatne mreže^{(Virtual Private Networks)} ponekad mogu blokirati preuzimanja. Slijedite ove korake da biste ih onemogućili kako biste mogli ažurirati Windows 10 :

1. Potražite Dodaj^(Add) ili ukloni programe u traci za pretraživanje sustava Windows^{(Windows search)} . Zatim kliknite na Dodaj ili ukloni programe^{(Add or remove programs)} da biste ga pokrenuli.

2. U traku za pretraživanje Pretraži ovaj popis^{(Search this list)} (prikazano ispod) upišite naziv vašeg antivirusnog softvera.

3. Zatim kliknite na naziv antivirusnog^(antivirus) programa u rezultatima.

4. Na kraju, kliknite na gumb Deinstaliraj^(Uninstall) za uklanjanje programa.

Ponovno pokrenite^(Restart) računalo, a zatim pokušajte preuzeti i instalirati ažuriranja na čekanju za Windows 10 .

Isti se postupak može koristiti za VPN ili bilo koje aplikacije trećih strana za koje se čini da uzrokuju Windows 10 neće probleme s ažuriranjem.

Ako se problem nastavi, morate osigurati da usluge Windows Update rade prema uputama u sljedećoj metodi.

Također pročitajte: ^{(Also Read:)} Popravite Windows 7 ažuriranja koja se ne preuzimaju^{(Fix Windows 7 Updates Not Downloading)}

Metoda 3: Provjerite status usluge Windows Update Services^{(Method 3: Check Windows Update Services Status)}

Ako usluge povezane s Windows Update nisu omogućene ili ne rade na vašem računalu, najvjerojatnije ćete se suočiti s  problemom Windows 10 neće ažurirati . ^(Update)Slijedite navedene korake kako biste osigurali da sve bitne usluge Windows Update rade.

1. Upotrijebite traku za pretraživanje sustava Windows^{(Windows search)} i upišite Run . Zatim pokrenite dijalog Pokreni^(Run) klikom na Pokreni^(Run) u rezultatima pretraživanja.

2. Zatim u dijaloški okvir upišite services.msc . Zatim kliknite na OK , kao što je prikazano u nastavku. Ovo će pokrenuti prozor Usluge .^(Services)

3. U prozoru Services , desnom tipkom miša kliknite Windows Update. Zatim s izbornika odaberite Svojstva , kao što je prikazano u nastavku.^(Properties)

4. Zatim odaberite Automatic u izborniku Tip pokretanja^{( Startup typ)} . Kliknite na Start ako je usluga zaustavljena.

5. Zatim kliknite na Primijeni^(Apply) i zatim OK .

6. Opet idite na prozor Services i desnom tipkom miša kliknite na ^(Services)Background Intelligent Transfer Service. Ovdje odaberite Svojstva^(Properties) , kao što ste učinili u koraku 3.

7. Ponovite postupak objašnjen u 4.^{(Step 4)} i 5. koraku^{(Step 5)} za ovu uslugu.

8. Sada, desnom tipkom miša kliknite Cryptographic Service u prozoru Services i odaberite Svojstva^(Properties) , kao što je prikazano u nastavku.

9. Na kraju, ponovite korak 4 i korak 5 za pokretanje ove usluge.

Sada ponovno pokrenite^(restart) računalo, a zatim provjerite može li Windows 10 preuzeti i instalirati ažuriranja na čekanju.

Ako se i dalje suočavate s istim problemom, morat ćete koristiti Microsoft Update Assistant prema uputama u sljedećoj metodi.

Metoda 4: Koristite Windows 10 Update Assistant^{(Method 4: Use Windows 10 Update Assistant)}

Pomoćnik za ažuriranje sustava Windows 10^{(Windows 10 update assistant)} idealan je alat za korištenje ako se vaš Windows 10 ne ažurira. Slijedite dolje navedene korake da biste ga iskoristili:

1. Posjetite službenu stranicu Microsofta^{(official Microsoft page)} za ažuriranja sustava Windows 10.

2. Zatim kliknite na Ažuriraj odmah^{(Update Now)} za preuzimanje pomoćnika za ažuriranje kao što je prikazano ovdje .^(Update)

3. Nakon preuzimanja kliknite na preuzetu datoteku^{(downloaded file)} da biste je otvorili.

4. Na kraju, slijedite upute na zaslonu da ažurirate^(update) svoj Windows 10 na najnoviju verziju.

Ako vam ova metoda ne uspije, prijeđite na sljedeću metodu kako biste ispravili problem s ažuriranjem sustava Windows 10 .^{(Windows 10)}

Metoda 5: Ponovno pokrenite Windows Update Services^{(Method 5: Restart Windows Update Services)}

U ovoj metodi ćemo pokrenuti više naredbi pomoću naredbenog retka^{(Command Prompt)} da popravimo problem s ažuriranjem sustava Windows 10 . ^{(Windows 10 update failed to install)}Provedite^(Implement) dolje navedene korake kako biste učinili isto:

1. Potražite naredbeni redak^{(Command Prompt)} u traci za pretraživanje sustava Windows^{(Windows search)} .

2. Desnom tipkom miša kliknite naredbeni redak^{(Command Prompt)} u rezultatu pretraživanja, a zatim odaberite Pokreni kao administrator^{( Run as administrator )} kao što je prikazano.

3. Sada upišite dolje navedene naredbe u prozor naredbenog retka, jednu po jednu, i pritisnite Enter nakon svake:

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. Nakon što se izvedu sve naredbe, ponovno pokrenite^(restart) računalo.

Provjerite  je li riješen problem s ažuriranjem za Windows 10 .^{(Windows 10 update failed to install)}

Također pročitajte: ^{(Also Read:)} Ispravite grešku s ažuriranjima Windows 10 koja se neće instalirati^{(Fix Windows 10 Updates Won’t Install Error)}

Metoda 6: Isključite mjernu vezu^{(Method 6: Turn Metered Connection Off)}

Postoji mogućnost da se ažuriranja za Windows 10 neće instalirati^{(Windows 10 updates won’t install )} jer ste postavili internetsku vezu s ograničenjem. Slijedite dolje navedene korake da biste provjerili postoji li veza s dozom i isključite je, ako je potrebno.

1. U traci za pretraživanje sustava Windows^{(Windows search)} upišite Wi-Fi , a zatim kliknite na Wi-Fi postavke.^{(Wi-fi settings.)}

2. Zatim kliknite na Upravljanje poznatim mrežama,^{(Manage known networks, )} kao što je prikazano u nastavku.

3. Sada odaberite svoju Wi-Fi mrežu^{(Wi-Fi network)} , a zatim odaberite Svojstva,^{(Properties, )} kao što je prikazano.

4. Pomaknite^(Scroll) se prema dolje kroz novi prozor da biste isključili prekidač^{(toggle off)} pored opcije Postavi kao vezu s ograničenjem^{(Set as a metered connection)} . Pogledajte datu sliku.

Ako je vaša Wi-Fi mrežna veza postavljena kao veza s ograničenjem, a sada kada ste je isključili, ažuriranja za Windows trebale bi se preuzeti i instalirati.

Ako ne, prođite kroz sljedeće metode za popravak oštećenih sistemskih datoteka.

Metoda 7: Pokrenite SFC naredbu^{(Method 7: Run SFC Command)}

Vjerojatno se Windows 10 ne može sam ažurirati jer su datoteke sustava oštećene. Da bismo provjerili ima li oštećenih datoteka i popravili ih, koristit ćemo naredbu System File Checker . Samo slijedite dolje napisane korake:

1. Potražite naredbeni redak^{(Command Prompt)} u traci za pretraživanje sustava Windows^{(Windows search)} . Desnom tipkom miša kliknite naredbeni redak^{(Command Prompt)} u rezultatu pretraživanja, a zatim odaberite Pokreni kao administrator^{( Run as administrator )} kao što je prikazano.

2. Upišite sljedeće u prozor naredbenog retka: sfc /scannow i zatim pritisnite Enter kao što je prikazano.

3. Pričekajte^(Wait) da se naredba uspješno pokrene.

Napomena:^(Note:) Ne zatvarajte prozor dok se skeniranje ne završi.

Nakon što je proces dovršen, ponovno pokrenite^(restart) računalo. Potvrdite možete li riješiti^(fix) problem s ažuriranjem sustava Windows 10 .^{(Windows 10 update failed to install)}

Metoda 8: Pokrenite DISM naredbu^{(Method 8: Run DISM Command)}

Ako naredba SFC nije uspjela popraviti oštećene sistemske datoteke, morate pokrenuti DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) alat za popravak ili izmjenu Windows slika. To možete učiniti pomoću naredbenog retka^{(Command Prompt)} kao:

1. Pokrenite ^(Run) naredbeni redak ^{(Command Prompt)} kao administrator^{(as administrator)} prema uputama u metodi 7.

2. Zatim upišite Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth i pritisnite Enter.

Naredba Provjeri^(Check) zdravlje neće riješiti probleme. Provjerit će postoje li oštećene datoteke na vašem sustavu.

Napomena:^(Note:) Ne zatvarajte prozor dok je skeniranje u tijeku.

3. Ako gornja naredba nije pronašla nijednu, izvršite šire skeniranje upisivanjem

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth i pritisnite Enter .

Naredbi Scan Health trebat će do 20 minuta da se pokrene.

Napomena:^(Note:) Ne zatvarajte prozor dok je skeniranje u tijeku.

4. Ako su datoteke sustava oštećene, pokrenite naredbu Restore Health da izvršite popravke.

5. Upišite Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth i zatim pritisnite Enter za pokretanje.

Napomena:^(Note:) Ne zatvarajte prozor dok je skeniranje u tijeku.

Možda ćete morati pričekati do 4 sata da ova naredba izvrši popravke. Nakon dovršetka postupka, ponovno pokrenite računalo i provjerite postoji li problem.

Metoda 9: Pokrenite naredbu chkdsk^{(Method 9: Run chkdsk Command)}

Naredba chkdsk provjerit će vaš tvrdi disk ima li nagomilanih pogrešaka, sprječavajući preuzimanje i instalaciju ažuriranja za Windows 10 . Slijedite ove korake da biste pokrenuli naredbu Provjeri disk.^(Check)

1. Pokrenite naredbeni redak^{(Command Prompt)} kao administrator prema uputama u prethodnoj metodi.

2. Upišite chkdsk C: /f u prozor naredbenog retka, a zatim pritisnite Enter .

Napomena:^(Note:) Sustav bi se mogao ponovno pokrenuti nekoliko puta tijekom ovog procesa.

3. Sljedeći put kada se vaše računalo ponovno pokrene, pritisnite tipku Y za potvrdu^(confirm) skeniranja.

4. Na kraju, ponovno pokrenite^(restart) računalo i pokrenut će se naredba chkdsk.

Nakon što se naredba uspješno pokrene, provjerite preuzimaju li se i instaliraju li se ažuriranja za Windows 10 na vaše računalo.^{(Windows 10)}

Ako nije, to znači da popravak sistemskih datoteka nije uspio. Sada ćete morati izbrisati oštećene datoteke u mapi Software Distribution . Da biste to učinili, prođite kroz sljedeće rješenje.

Također pročitajte: ^{(Also Read:)} Popravite Windows 10 gumb Start koji ne radi^{(Fix Windows 10 Start Button Not Working)}

Metoda 10: Izbrišite mapu za distribuciju softvera^{(Method 10: Delete Software Distribution Folder)}

Datoteke u mapi za distribuciju softvera^{(Software Distribution Folder)} privremene su datoteke koje se mogu oštetiti; čime se sprječava ažuriranje vašeg Windows 10. Slijedite ove korake da biste izbrisali sve datoteke iz ove mape:

1. Pokrenite File Explorer i zatim kliknite na Ovo računalo^{(This PC)} .

2. Zatim idite na C: Drive u lijevom oknu. Kliknite na mapu Windows .

3. Sada kliknite na mapu pod nazivom SoftwareDistribution, kao što je prikazano u nastavku.

4. Odaberite sve datoteke^{(all the files)} u ovoj mapi. Upotrijebite desni klik i odaberite Izbriši^(Delete) da biste ih uklonili. Pogledajte datu sliku.

Sada se vratite i pokušajte preuzeti ili instalirati ažuriranja sustava Windows 10 na čekanju. ^{(Windows 10)}Provjerite je li riješen problem " Windows 10 se neće ažurirati ".^{(Windows 10 won’t update)}

Ako se problem nastavi, možda nema dovoljno prostora na disku. Nastavite čitati kako biste saznali više.

Metoda 11: Povećajte prostor na disku^{(Method 11: Increase Disk Space)}

Ažuriranja za Windows 10 neće se moći instalirati ako nema dovoljno prostora na pogonu sustava. Slijedite ove korake da biste oslobodili prostor na disku:

1. Pokrenite dijaloški^{(Run )} okvir Pokreni kao što ste to učinili ranije.

2. Zatim upišite diskmgmt.msc i kliknite na OK . Ovo će otvoriti prozor za upravljanje diskom .^{(Disk Management)}

3. U novom prozoru, desnom tipkom miša kliknite pogon C:^{(C: drive)} i zatim odaberite Svojstva^{(Properties )} kao što je prikazano u nastavku.

4. Zatim kliknite na Čišćenje diska^{(Disk Clean-up)} u skočnom prozoru.

5. Datoteke koje je potrebno izbrisati bit će automatski odabrane, kao što je prikazano u nastavku. Na kraju kliknite na OK .

6. Vidjet ćete okvir s potvrdnom porukom. Ovdje kliknite Delete File s da potvrdite ovu radnju.

Nakon brisanja nepotrebnih datoteka potrebno je ispraviti pogreške " Windows 10 se neće ažurirati" i " Ažuriranja za Windows 10 se neće instalirati ".

Metoda 12: Vraćanje sustava^{(Method 12: System Restore)}

Ako gore spomenute metode ne mogu riješiti ovaj problem, vraćanje vašeg Windows OS-a na točku u vremenu kada se ažuriranja koriste za uspješno preuzimanje i instalaciju je jedini izlaz.

1. U traku za pretraživanje sustava Windows^{(Windows search)} upišite Upravljačka ploča. Kliknite na Upravljačka ploča^{(Control Panel)} iz rezultata pretraživanja da biste je pokrenuli.

2. Idite na View by i odaberite male ikone^{(small icons)} s izbornika.

3. Zatim kliknite na Sustav,^{(System, )} kao što je prikazano u nastavku.

4. Pomaknite^(Scroll) se prema dolje u novom prozoru (ili pretražite na desnoj strani) i odaberite Zaštita sustava.^{(System protection.)}

5. U prozoru System Properties (Svojstva sustava)^{(System Properties)} kliknite na System Restore …. Pogledajte datu sliku.

6. U prozoru koji se sada pojavi, odaberite Odaberi drugu točku vraćanja^{(Choose a different restore point)} .

7. Kliknite Dalje^(Next) i slijedite upute na zaslonu.

8. Odaberite vrijeme i datum^{(time and date)} kada su Windows ažuriranja radila ispravno.

Napomena:^(Note:) ne mora biti točan; može biti približno vrijeme i datum.

Nakon dovršetka vraćanja sustava provjerite preuzimaju li se i instaliraju li se ažuriranja za Windows 10 uspješno u vaš sustav.^{(Windows 10)}

Također pročitajte: ^{(Also Read:)} Kako koristiti vraćanje sustava na Windows 10^{(How to use System Restore on Windows 10)}

Metoda 13: Resetiranje sustava Windows^{(Method 13: Windows Reset)}

Ovu metodu implementirajte samo kao posljednje sredstvo za rješavanje problema s ažuriranjem Windows 10 . Iako će potpuno resetiranje sustava Windows vratiti^{(Windows Reset)} datoteke sustava na zadano ili tvorničko stanje. Ipak, to neće utjecati na vaše osobne datoteke. Evo kako resetirati Windows na vašem sustavu:

1. Upišite Reset u traku za pretraživanje sustava Windows^{(Windows search)} .

2. Zatim kliknite na Reset this PC u rezultatima pretraživanja.

3. U prozoru za oporavak^(Recovery) koji se otvori, kliknite na Početak^{(Get started)} rada pod opcijom Reset this PC . Pogledajte sliku ispod.

4. Odaberite Zadrži moje datoteke^{( Keep My files)}  tako da Reset ukloni aplikacije i postavke, ali zadrži vaše osobne datoteke^{(Reset removes apps & settings but keeps your personal files)} kako je prikazano.

5. Na kraju, slijedite upute na zaslonu i pričekajte da se dovrši resetiranje sustava Windows 10 .^{(Windows 10)}

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Nadamo se da je ovaj vodič bio od pomoći i da ste uspjeli riješiti^{(fix Windows 10 won’t update )} problem s ažuriranjem Windows 10. Javite nam koja vam je metoda najbolja. Ako imate bilo kakvih pitanja ili prijedloga u vezi s ovim člankom, slobodno ih ostavite u odjeljku za komentare.

How to Fix Windows 10 Won't Update

Arе Windows 10 updаtes not being downloaded and installed on your systеm? Multiple users reported that a bunch of updates are either waiting to be downloаded or waitіng to be installed. When you go to the Windows Update screen, you are able to view a list of available updates; but none of them arе fυlly installed on your computer.

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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