Windows 10: How does one remove 1809 update that did not install or does it have to be removed?

Things are getting a bit confusing about what to do if 1809 update has downloaded but not installed.

I have received conflicting information on how to remove an 1809 update (if really needs to be removed?) that downloaded, did not provide a restart notification, produced a new $Windows.~BT folder and in the View Update History there is a message saying the PC needs a restart to install.

The machine has been restarted a number of times including a successful 1803 cumulative update last night.


Can some one direct me to a definitive source of information on how individuals in my situation should handle this issue?

I have received the following suggestions - some directly from MS support


- don't have to do anything as it won't install

- delete Windows>Softwaredistribution>Download

(not sure the whole folder or just specific files?)

- no need to delete $Windows.~BT

- delete $Windows.~BT

(no info on how to delete this protected file)

- use the info found at
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/delete-downloaded-failed-pending-windows-updates



Thanks in advance

:)

 

Remove account


I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
To delete an account, follow these steps:

1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
   
   Code:

   net user test /del

 

Windows 10: Remove this update

Hi,

To address your concern, we suggest that your manually remove or delete you want to stop from installing.

Please follow these steps:

• In the Search box, type Check for Updates. Click on it.
• Click Advanced options.
• Click View you update history, then Uninstall updates
• Form the list, choose the update you want to uninstall.

Tell us how it goes.

 

3DMARK05 no install (remove previous version)

Ok well I found the culprit...It was an add remove folder in the registry , I had deleted the entry for 3dmark05 but didn't delete the folder because it had some funky number name , but once I deleted that folder that was responsible for the add remove entry I was GOLDEN *Toast :toast: ..thanks for all the suggestions*Toast :toast: *Toast :toast: *Toast :toast: I now have it installed again !!!*Smile