If you get an error code while downloading and installing Windows updates, the Update Troubleshooter can help resolve the problem.
Select Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other 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 > Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates and then install any available updates.
If the problems aren't all resolved, try running the troubleshooter again to check for additional errors, or see Troubleshoot problems updating Windows and follow the troubleshooting steps.
Support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025
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.
If you get an error code while downloading and installing Windows updates, the Update Troubleshooter can help resolve the problem.
Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > 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 > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for updates and then install any available updates.
If the problems aren't all resolved, try running the troubleshooter again to check for additional errors, or see Troubleshoot problems updating Windows and follow the troubleshooting steps.