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.
Pib dua
koj lub 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.
Tshawb xyuas koj qhov chaw
Qee qhov Windows
settings can stop it from installing necessary updates. Here are some of the
things you should check.
Metered kev twb kev txuas
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
teeb meem.
mus rau Qhov Chaw Xaiv Lub Chaw > Network & Is Taws Nem > Wi-Fi. Click the Wi-Fi you’re currently
connected to. Look under Metered
Kev twb kev txuas thiab saib yog Set As Metered
Kev twb kev txuas muab rau.
Muaj ntau ntau
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.
lub qhov rais
Hloov tshiab
Yog tias koj xav tau
receive updates regardless of whether your connection is set as a metered one
or not, you need to over your Windows Update settings.
mus rau Qhov Chaw Xaiv Lub Chaw > Hloov tshiab thiab Kev Ruaj Ntseg > Qhov Hloov Piav Qhia qhov rais > Advanced Options.
Nyob rau hauv Xaiv ntawm kev hloov tshiab, tig mus Automatically Download Updates, Even Over
Metered Data Connections. Be aware that turning this on might lead to
charges depending on your network provider.
lub qhov rais
Hloov kho Troubleshooter
Windows 10 muaj
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 Qhov Chaw Xaiv Lub Chaw > Hloov tshiab thiab Kev Ruaj Ntseg > Qhov Hloov Piav Qhia qhov rais.
Nyem Tshawb xyuas txog Cov Tshiab 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.
Tshawb nrhiav Disk Cleanup 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.
Pib dua
Qhov Hloov Piav Qhia qhov rais
Yog tias Windows
Update service is not installing updates as it should, try manually restarting
qhov kev pab cuam.
Tua tawm Nrhiav thiab hom Hais kom sai. Right-click and select Khiav li tus Administrator. Type the following command then press Enter:
NET STOP WUAUSERV
Cov lus txib
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 Qhov Chaw Xaiv Lub Chaw > Hloov tshiab thiab Kev Ruaj Ntseg > Qhov Hloov Piav Qhia qhov rais and see if the updates can be installed now.
If you’re having this issue on Windows 7, read our post on fixing Windows Update in Windows 7.