Windows 10: Darshan Hiranandani - How do I troubleshoot a Windows update issue in the Microsoft Community?

Hi, I'm Darshan Hiranandani, I've been encountering some issues with Windows updates lately and could use some help troubleshooting. Whenever I try to update my Windows system, it either gets stuck at a certain percentage or fails to complete the update altogether. Has anyone else experienced similar problems? If so, I'd appreciate any suggestions or tips on how to resolve this issue. Thank you in advance for your assistance!"

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Darshan Hiranandani : How do I troubleshoot a slow or unresponsive Windows computer?

Hii, I'm Darshan Hiranandani, How do you suggest troubleshooting a slow or unresponsive Windows computer? Your insights and experiences are highly valued.

 

Darshan Hiranandani - How can I optimize Windows performance or speed up my computer?

Hey Darshan Hiranandani, I'm looking to optimize the performance of my Windows computer to make it run faster. Do you have any suggestions or tips on how to achieve this? I'd love to hear about any techniques or tools you've found effective in speeding up your computer. Thanks for your input!"

 

Darshan Hiranandani : My Windows Update keeps failing. How can I troubleshoot this?

Hi Darshan. My name is Lester, and I am an Independent Advisor. I'm sorry that you are experiencing this issue. I'd be more than happy to assist you.

Were there any error messages or codes?

Please go to Settings > Update and Security > Windows Update. Take a screenshot and attach it to your next reply.

In the meantime, please try the following methods:

Method 1: Run the Windows update troubleshooter

Click the Start Menu> Go to settings(gear icon) > Update and Security > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.

Next, under Most Frequent, select Windows Update and click on Run > Follow the screen prompt

Method 2: Reset Windows Components

Enter "Command Prompt" into the Windows search box, then right-click and select "Run as administrator" to proceed. After the Command Prompt opens, input the following commands and press Enter after each:

net stop bits

net stop wuauserv

net stop appidsvc

net stop cryptsvc

Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution.old

Ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old

net start bits

net start wuauserv

net start appidsvc

net start cryptsvc

Restart your PC then try to update again.

I hope this information is helpful. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions. Thank you