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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PC yako
Mfumo rahisi
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.
Angalia Mipangilio Yako
Some Windows
settings can stop it from installing necessary updates. Here are some of the
things you should check.
Muunganisho uliopimwa
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
tatizo.
Kwenda Mipangilio ya Windows > Mtandao na Mtandao > Wi-Fi. Click the Wi-Fi you’re currently
connected to. Look under Imepimwa
Connection na kuona kama Set As Metered
Connection imewashwa.
Kuna mengi ya
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.
Windows
Update
Ikiwa ungependa
receive updates regardless of whether your connection is set as a metered one
or not, you need to over your Windows Update settings.
Kwenda Mipangilio ya Windows > Mwisho na Usalama > Update Windows > Advanced vingine.
Chini ya Sasisha Chaguzi, washa Automatically Download Updates, Even Over
Metered Data Connections. Be aware that turning this on might lead to
charges depending on your network provider.
Windows
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Windows 10 ina
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 Mipangilio ya Windows > Mwisho na Usalama > Update Windows.
Bonyeza Angalia vilivyojiri vipya 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.
Utafute 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.
Anzisha tena
Update Windows
Ikiwa Windows
Update service is not installing updates as it should, try manually restarting
mpango.
Uzinduzi tafuta na weka Amri ya haraka. Right-click and select Run kama Msimamizi. Type the following command then press Enter:
NET STOP WUAUSERV
Amri
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 Mipangilio ya Windows > Mwisho na Usalama > Update Windows na uone ikiwa sasisho zinaweza kusakinishwa sasa.
If you’re having this issue on Windows 7, read our post on fixing Windows Update in Windows 7.