Windows 10: Windows 10 Updates fails to install even after multiple attempts.

Has anyone found a solution for non Nvidia Users? I tried all the solutions listed but nothing worked (I don't have those registry entries). This is annoying also because when it fails installing, it automatically restores windows settings after rebooting (ie i loose language settings for another accounts)

 

I don't have Nvidia and the registry fix and sfc scan did not work for me. What did work was to run the MediaCreationTool and save the Win 10 install to an ISO. I then right clicked and mounted the ISO and run the setup from the mounted ROM (no need to burn to USB or DVD) to reinstall. It should pull the updates down as part of the reinstall. This worked a charm for me.

Hopefully this helps others.

 

So basically you just reinstall like an upgrade? With no formatting?

 

Yes it prompts as an upgrade, there is no formatting. Just make sure when you create the ISO you choose the same language pack as your version (check your language pack in control panel > Languages). Needs to be same language pack else when you run the option to keep your files and apps is greyed out.

 

When I start it it asks for upgrade or create media for another PC, what should I choose? I guess the latter?

Thank you!

 

Try it with the deleting of updatus user Jr.

 

I don't have that user or I couldn't find it.

 

Yes create media option.

 

Do this:It's very easy:

For me it worke hope it will work for you because I almost went crazy about this update!

Go to search
Type Regedit
Serch for : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList
Search from here for "ProfileImagePath" in the sub-keys
Look for the entry "UpdatusUser" and delete - NOTE - DELETE ALL the GROUP that has Updatus User in it - ALL THE GROUP
Restart your computer
Instal KB 3074683
Restart your computer

And tell us about it!

NOTE IMPORTANT - EXPORT THAT GROUP BEFORE DELETING IT.WITH REGEDIT WE DON'T WANTO TO FULL AROUND:JUST IN CASE...

 

I don't have "UpdatusUser"

 

I didn't have that user either. Hence why I run the upgrade ISO.

 

OK that worked, time consuming but it worked. I hope no other update will cause the same problem...

 

Okay, so I think I figured my problem out.

I had moved my Program File & Program Files(x86) from my SSD drive to a different drive and updated the registry settings to default it to the new drive.

This time when I re-installed windows I didn't do that and the udpates appear to be working fine.

I guess it does not like it when you change the Program Files drives in the registry. I will just have to remember to manually do it when I install new software.

 

It did work! awesome dude.

 

That's another story since I didn't change the folders.