Windows 10: Windows 10 cannot check for updates

Discus and support Windows 10 cannot check for updates in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I check for updates weekly on my Windows 10 HP laptop. However, for the past 2 weeks it has been getting "stuck" on "Checking for Updates" and will not... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by JessicaPerdue, Sep 28, 2019.

  1. Windows 10 cannot check for updates


    I check for updates weekly on my Windows 10 HP laptop. However, for the past 2 weeks it has been getting "stuck" on "Checking for Updates" and will not do anything. Upon doing research, I tried troubleshooting and even that is getting stuck! It stops on "Checking for pending restart."

    What can I do to resolve this? I would like to keep updating my computer.


    Thanks.

    :)
     
    JessicaPerdue, Sep 28, 2019
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  2. MrGenius Win User

    Microsoft to make Windows 10 updates mandatory

    Well, at the moment at least, you can choose to defer upgrades. Under Settings > Windows Updates > Advanced options you need to check the box labeled "Defer upgrades". What does that do? Good question. The answer I've found might illuminate it to a degree.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/defer-upgrades-in-windows-10

    I hear this only applies to Pro and Enterprise editions. But I can't verify that.
     
    MrGenius, Sep 28, 2019
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Sep 28, 2019
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  4. AsRock Win User

    Windows 10 cannot check for updates

    Windows 10 Update

    Well just noticed a pretty large one pop up coming in at 914MB, seems it makes some pretty serous updates.

    KB3172985
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3172985

    This security update includes improvements and fixes in the functionality of Windows 10 Version 1511 and Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4. It also resolves the following vulnerabilities in Windows:

    • 3175677 MS16-094: Security update for secure boot: July 12, 2016
    • 3174060 MS16-093: Security update for Adobe Flash Player: July 12, 2016
    • 3171910 MS16-092: Security update for Windows Kernel: July 12, 2016
    • 3170048 MS16-091: Security update for .Net Framework: July 12, 2016
    • 3171481 MS16-090: Security update for Kernel Mode Drivers: July 12, 2016
    • 3170050 MS16-089: Security update for Windows secure kernel mode: July 12, 2016
    • 3170005 MS16-087: Security update for the Microsoft Print Spooler: July 12, 2016
    • 3169999 MS16-085: Cumulative security update for Microsoft Edge: July 12, 2016
    • 3169991 MS16-084: Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer: July 12, 2016
     
    AsRock, Sep 28, 2019
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