Windows would
normally have zero problems installing an update on its own. But there are
times when user settings or other underlying issues prevent Windows from doing
its job. In this post, we’ll discuss some of the things you can do to make
Windows install updates again.
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o teu PC
A simple system
restart can sometimes resolve update errors. So before you try anything else,
reboot your PC and see if that will take care of the problem.
If not, you can
try the other solutions below.
Comproba a túa configuración
Some Windows
settings can stop it from installing necessary updates. Here are some of the
things you should check.
Conexión medida
Windows have
features that prevent it from downloading updates over a metered connection.
You should go over your Wi-Fi settings and see if this is what’s causing the
problema.
Ir a Configuración de Windows > Rede e Internet > Wi-Fi. Click the Wi-Fi you’re currently
connected to. Look under Contador
Conexión e a ver se Set As Metered
Conexión aceso.
Hai unha abundancia de
reasons why you’d want to leave this on, especially if you are on a limited
internet plan and don’t want to incur extra charges. But turning it off will
make sure you get Windows updates as soon as they’re ready.
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Se o desexas
receive updates regardless of whether your connection is set as a metered one
or not, you need to over your Windows Update settings.
Ir a Configuración de Windows > Actualización e seguridade > Windows Update > Opcións avanzadas.
En Opcións de actualización, acende Automatically Download Updates, Even Over
Metered Data Connections. Be aware that turning this on might lead to
charges depending on your network provider.
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Windows 10 ten
created a program that deals with update issues. It’s called Windows Update
Troubleshooter and it will go through your PC and look for bugs that are
preventing Windows Update from working as it should.
Download Windows Update Troubleshooter and run the application after it’s installed. Once finished, restart your computer. Next, go to Configuración de Windows > Actualización e seguridade > Windows Update.
prema Comprobe se hai actualizacións to see if there are
any. Windows should start downloading and installing updates.
Add Disk Space
Windows won’t be
able to install updates if your computer does not have enough disk space.
Consider adding more space if there’s no more room in your hard drive for a
system update. As an alternative, you can also perform disk cleanup.
Buscar o Limpeza de disco utility and run the
program. Choose which drive you’d like to clean up. Select a drive and hit OK.
Disk Cleanup will
calculate how much disk space can be freed. Select which files you’d like to
delete and hit OK to continue.
Look for Malware
There’s a small possibility that what you’re experiencing is being caused by malware. To check, run your antivirus software. Quarantine malware if detected to prevent more damage.
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Windows Update
Se o Windows
Update service is not installing updates as it should, try manually restarting
o programa.
Publicar busca e escribe Ventá de consola. Right-click and select Executar como administrador. Type the following command then press Enter:
NET STOP WUAUSERV
O comando
Prompt will run the command. Once finished, it will display a message saying
Windows Update had been stopped. Enter the following command:
NET START WUAUSERV
This command would restart Windows Update. Go to Configuración de Windows > Actualización e seguridade > Windows Update e vexa se as actualizacións se poden instalar agora.
If you’re having this issue on Windows 7, read our post on fixing Windows Update in Windows 7.