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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uw pc
Een eenvoudig systeem
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.
Zo niet, dan kunt u
try the other solutions below.
Controleer uw instellingen
Sommige ramen
settings can stop it from installing necessary updates. Here are some of the
things you should check.
Gemeten verbinding
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
probleem.
Ga naar Windows-instellingen > Netwerk en internet > Wi-Fi. Click the Wi-Fi you’re currently
connected to. Look under Metered
Aansluiting en kijk of Set As Metered
Aansluiting Opgewonden.
Er zijn tal van
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.
Dakramen en raamkozijnen
bijwerken
Indien u wilt
receive updates regardless of whether your connection is set as a metered one
or not, you need to over your Windows Update settings.
Ga naar Windows-instellingen > Update en beveiliging > Windows update > geavanceerde opties.
Onder Opties bijwerken, aanzetten Automatically Download Updates, Even Over
Metered Data Connections. Be aware that turning this on might lead to
charges depending on your network provider.
Dakramen en raamkozijnen
Probleemoplosser bijwerken
Windows 10 heeft
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 Windows-instellingen > Update en beveiliging > Windows update.
Klik Controleren op updates om te zien of die er zijn
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.
Zoek naar de Schijfopruiming 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.
Zoek naar 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.
Herstart
Windows update
Als de Windows
Update service is not installing updates as it should, try manually restarting
het programma.
Lancering Ontdek en het type Command Prompt. Klik met de rechtermuisknop en selecteer Uitvoeren als Administrator. Type the following command then press Enter:
NET STOP WUAUSERV
Het bevel
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 Windows-instellingen > Update en beveiliging > Windows update en kijk of de updates nu kunnen worden geïnstalleerd.
If you’re having this issue on Windows 7, read our post on fixing Windows Update in Windows 7.