Windows 10: Windows won't update, locks computer up

Discus and support Windows won't update, locks computer up in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I've been working on my wife's computer that has had Win10 for the last several months. Her computer completely refuses to update Windows anymore. The... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by dlinden, Jan 18, 2016.

  1. DLINDEN
    dlinden Win User

    Windows won't update, locks computer up


    I've been working on my wife's computer that has had Win10 for the last several months. Her computer completely refuses to update Windows anymore. The updates will get stuck downloading at 0% even overnight and it uses up so much of the system resources that the computer slows to a crawl, taking ages to respond to any action, if it does at all.

    Things I've tried:

    1) Clearing out the Software Distribution folder
    2) System restore
    3) Windows update troubleshooter
    4) Completely reinstalling Win10 via the Reset option in the Recovery menu (choosing to delete all files and programs)

    The computer still locks up when trying to download any Win10 updates. The computer is a reasonably new desktop with 16GB of RAM and an AMD 8-core processor (I can get the more specific specs off of it if necessary).

    Thanks in advance for your help.

    :)
     
    dlinden, Jan 18, 2016
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  2. CDRW65
    CDRW65 Win User

    • Cumulative Update for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB3081444) - Error 0x80073712

    Well I for now have had enough of Windows 10 and reverted back to 8.1 What with updates that won't work and computer continually and randomly freezing/locking up then it made me realise Windows 10 is not ready for me. Under 8.1 my updates work and my
    computer never crashes or freezes/locks up. Might try Windows 10 in about 6 months time but not for now!
     
    CDRW65, Jan 18, 2016
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  3. RENEE-KLEIN
    RENEE-KLEIN Win User
    Unable to login into Windows 10 after upgrading from Windows 8.

    Original Title: Updated HP PAVILION LAPTOP FROM 8 to 10 NOW locked up,won't take password or windows little icon

    Tried to update hp pavilion from 8 to 10 NOW locked up won't take my password or anything
     
    RENEE-KLEIN, Jan 18, 2016
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  4. DAVIDHK
    davidhk Win User

    Windows won't update, locks computer up

    Use your computer > download Win 10 version 10586 iso file >burn it to a bootable DVD or USB.
    Take the bootable media to your wife's computer > use the F key ( possibly F12 key ) to access the boot order > set the boot order to boot from DVD or USB, depending which media you will be using > insert the bootable media > restart computer.

    Installation should begin.
    You might be asked for product key > use the Skip option and continue.
    Activation will be automatic after successful install.

    You can use one of the 2 links below to download the iso file :

    Media Creation Tool (MCT)
    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...load/windows10

    Tech Bench
    http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/softw...load/techbench
     
    davidhk, Jan 18, 2016
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  5. DLINDEN
    dlinden Win User
    I will give it a try and post back with the results. Thanks!
     
    dlinden, Jan 18, 2016
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  6. DAVIDHK
    davidhk Win User
    Make sure the ISO you are downloading is the same correct version of your wife's Windows 10 such as :
    Bit version, such as 32-bit or 64-bit
    Language
    Windows edition
     
    davidhk, Apr 5, 2018
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