Fix: Windows 10/11 Won't Install or Download Updates

Solution 4, worked for me, thank you.

Solution 4 worked for me, thank you very much!

I have tried everything suggested all to no avail I have tried all the methods given by Microsoft sill fails to load. If the only way I can update to windows 11 is by a clean install Windows 11 is not ready to role out as no other operating system asks you to wipe the drive before upgrading. Rant over

Step 2!! Hahaha! Made me laugh because a youtuber Steve Wallis calls cracking open a beer “Step 2” on his channel. I know I need a step 2 after working through these PC issues. Lol!

You can update your Windows by using the Media Creation Tool, which will automatically install the latest version of Windows for you. You can follow the steps shown on this article:- How to Fix Update 20H2 won't Install on Windows 10?

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Step #2 worked for me. Thank you

Download the iso from Microsoft’s website and create a bootable USB. Do a fresh install of Windows using the USB and you will be up to date with the latest version provided by Microsoft.

Instead of updating the BIOS downgrade it to a more stable version and check if it helps.

It won’t stop it, if you notice there are also the start commands listed which will start the services again. This is a way to refresh the services and get rid of any corrupt cache.

Some users do face issues with the Windows but it does provide better functionality than the previous operating systems by Microsoft.

There is, download the iso from Microsoft’s website and create a bootable USB. Install fresh windows from the USB.

Press “Windows” + “R” and type in “Services.msc”. Locate the “Windows Installer” and double click on it. Click on the startup type button and select “Automatic”. Click on “Start” and select “Apply”. Do the same for Microsoft Store Install and check to see if the issue persists.

Solution 3 worked for me, thanks! Went round and round trying to get Windows Updates to work but to no avail and then Google brought me to this site! Much appreciated! :slight_smile:

I did Solution 3 and it worked!! Updates are all downloading. Thank you so much.

this did it for me. thanks fam

I had to take ownership of the SoftwareDistribution folder, then step 3 worked for me. Albeit, without the last service start of “msiserver” where it would hang.

No. 3 worked for me! Thanks!

Thank you Kevin! Step #2 resolved our issue

Thank you Kevin! Step number 2 solved the issue. Automatic-delayed