Windows 10: Updating Windows10 from ancient version to latest

Hi folks,

so if you're offline with your computer for a couple years, you seem to have a serious problem updating Windows 10 to the latest version.

I didn't connect my main PC to internet regularly for over two years and any windows attempt of updating was thwarted by me, because I never had the time, moved around with that box and always had a company laptop. Just used the PC as storage for pictures. Now, I'm setting up a new workplace and want to connect that PC to internet and update Windows. It just doesn't do anything. Refuses to update. Tried to download a later version but failed with that:
Feature update to Windows 10, version 1903 (2)
Last failed install attempt on ‎30-‎Jan-‎21 - 0x80240034

My PC is on version 1803. Latest release is 2004, right?

So is there an easy way of installing all cumulative updates since 1803 all the way to the latest version? If not, how do I install all the single steps and what do I have to watch out for?

Got some problems with Win10-1803, but I'll revisit that as soon as I've updated and only if these problems persist.

Didn't find anything on the forums. Either hundreds of unrelated threads or no result.

Hope someone has an easy way to cumulatively update.

.

:)

 

Not able to update Windows10 From 10240 to latest version

while update through the Download Windows 10

we are facing the error code as 0xc1900208

kindly do the need full to resolve the issue ASAP

due to this issue i doesn't got any latest patches.

i tried below steps and no luck it doesn't work

Method 1

A. Check whether the Windows date and Time set to Automatic and synced.

B. Disconnect all the peripheral devices except for the mouse and keyboard.

C. Follow these steps to run the Windows inbuilt troubleshooter:

• Write Troubleshooting in the search box and hit enter.

• Click on Troubleshooting tab.

• Click on view all option on the upper left corner.

• Select the Windows Update option from the list.

• Click Next to run the Troubleshooter.

D. Try to use the Windows Update troubleshooter and see if it helps.

Link http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/troubleshoot-problems-installing-updates#1TC=windows-8

(Also applies to Windows 10)

Method 2

This issue might also occur due to corruption in Windows Update component files. I suggest you to reset Windows Update component. Kindly follow the below given steps.

• 
  Press Windows key + X, select Command prompt (Admin) to bring up elevated Command prompt.
  
• 
  Stop the BITS service, the Windows Update service, and the Cryptographic service. To do this, at a command prompt, type the following commands. Make sure that you press Enter after you type each command.
  
  • 
    net stop bits
    
  • 
    net stop wuauserv
    
  • 
    net stop appidsvc
    
  • 
    net stop cryptsvc
    
• 
  Rename the software distribution folders backup copies. To do this, at a command prompt, type the following commands. Make sure that you press Enter after you type each command.
  
  • 
    Ren %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.bak
    
  • 
    Ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.bak
    
• 
  Restart the BITS service, the Windows Update service, and the Cryptographic service. To do this, at a command prompt, type the following commands. Make sure that you press Enter after you type each command.
  

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  net start bits
  
• 
  net start wuauserv
  
• 
  net start appidsvc
  
• 
  net start cryptsvc
  

5. Restart your PC and check if it works this time when you try to update.



[Moved from: Windows / Windows 10 / Install, upgrade, & activate]

 

latest windows10 update issues

Hi Kris,

It looks like the application that you are using is not compatible with the latest update. To help us identify the troubleshooting steps to solve the issue, we'd like to ask for additional information. Please answer the following:

• What update have you recently installed? To check the Update history, follow these steps:

• On the Search bar, type Settings.
  
• Open the Settings app from the search result.
• Click Update & security and check the Windows Update section.
• Click the Update history link.

• Are you also getting an error message when starting the app? If yes, please provide a screenshot.
• Have you tried reinstalling the app?

For initial troubleshooting, you can run the compatibility troubleshooter. This troubleshooter can help
address issues with programs or applications that do not work properly with the latest versions of Windows 10.

We hope to hear from you soon.

 

Problem installing ancient version of XP

How to Slipstream Windows XP Service Pack 3 to Create an Integrated XP Setup Disk with SP 3 (howtohaven.com)

Follow that guide, it tells you step by step how to use your currrent disc to make a new disc with SP3 integrated into it.

That way you don't have to worry about matching the version, or downloading a cracked/hacked version that is useles to you.