Windows 10: Manually Update Windows 10

I recently tried upgrading Windows 8.1 Pro straight to Windows 10 20H2, however, it failed due to SAFE_OS issue.


I've decided to pull out my old Windows 10 1511, and use it as a starting point.


However, I encountered an issue, when it updates to 1903, I had a boot loop and unable to get into Windows, regardless whether it's Safe Mode or not. I managed to downgrade it to 1511, however, Windows Update is not picking up any other update.


I've looked over the https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=%20update%201607, but I was unable to know which KB is the 'Service Pack'-ish update.


I've decided to update it one-by-one, so 1511 -> 1607 -> 17 series -> 18 series -> 19 series -> 20 series.

:)

 

Windows 10 fails to update


When you finish testing the Avast suggestion, make sure that you restart your machine.

Then if the issue persists, please return to the trouble shooting list in post# 89

I think there are three steps that remain; the WU troubleshooter, reset WU components, and manual WU reset.

 

Windows 10 Manual Updates Management

I have just installed windows 10. When windows 10 is updating (and only when its updating) there is a chance the system will randomly hang/freeze.

This is very annoying and happens often but, only when updating.

In an attempt to avoid this problem, I have decided to manually download and install updates.

To do so, I have to do the following.

1. Disable Windows 10 automatic updates.
   
2. While windows 10 updates are disabled find and list all the required updates (preferable with a dependency tree of some kind)
   
3. Download the required updates manually.
   
4. Install the required updates manually.
   

I was able to figure out the steps (1) and (3) (and I'm guessing step (4) is a simple execution)

How should I go about achieving step (2)?

 

Windows 10 forced download

Is there any link with list of everything related to this for those who want to do it manually?