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Save your work and close any open programs.
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Open Command Prompt as Administrator:
- Click Start.
- Type cmd.
- Right-click cmd in the results.
- Select Run as administrator.
- Click Yes if Windows asks for permission.
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In the Command Prompt window, enter:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
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Press Enter and wait for it to finish.
- This can take quite a while.
- The percentage may appear stuck for several minutes. Do not close the window.
- Wait until it reports that the operation completed successfully.
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In the same Command Prompt window, enter:
sfc /scannow
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Press Enter and wait until the scan reaches 100%.
- Do not close the window while it is running.
- Windows will report whether it found and repaired any damaged system files.
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Restart the computer.
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After Windows restarts, run the Windows Update troubleshooter:
- Click Start.
- Open Settings.
- Select System.
- Select Troubleshoot.
- Select Other troubleshooters.
- Find Windows Update.
- Click Run.
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Follow the troubleshooter’s instructions and allow it to apply any recommended fixes.
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Restart the computer again if prompted, then go to:
Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates
This process resolves most common Windows Update problems.