Windows 10: Windows won't update Windows 10

Discus and support Windows won't update Windows 10 in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Every day Windows will download and install updates when I restart or shut down my laptop. But when it turns back on it says "Could not install update... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by DanielAlvarezM, Nov 3, 2020.

  1. Windows won't update Windows 10


    Every day Windows will download and install updates when I restart or shut down my laptop. But when it turns back on it says "Could not install update - Uninstalling changes" and then says the update was not able to be installed. It has turned into a daily thing so I have to go through this every time I want to turn on my laptop.


    These are the updates it attempts to install:

    2020-10 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8 for Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64 KB4578974

    2020-10 Security Update for Adobe Flash Player for Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems KB4580325

    2020-10 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems KB4577671


    I am running Windows 10 Home ver. 1909 build 18363.720 any help would be appreciated.

    :)
     
    DanielAlvarezM, Nov 3, 2020
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  2. 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, Nov 3, 2020
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  3. KTR
    ktr Win User
    Windows updates won't install!

    I had the same problem when i repaired my O/S, i forgot the steps on how to fixed it, but it is in the microsoft support forum.

    You have to reinstall the windows updater, then restart the updating service.

    edit: Found it...http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
     
  4. AsRock Win User

    Windows won't update Windows 10

    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, Nov 3, 2020
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