Learn how to fix error codes while downloading and installing Windows updates. Follow the steps to run the troubleshooter, restart your device, and check for new updates.

Learn how to fix common issues with Windows Update, such as error codes, stuck updates, or missing files. Follow the detailed steps to run the troubleshooter, clear cache, update drivers, and more.

This article describes the problem addressed by the troubleshooter, what it does to mitigate them, and the conditions that can cause it to run. For more information about troubleshooting, see Keep your device running smoothly with recommended troubleshooting.

Fix problems using Windows Update is a recovery tool that can help resolve issues related to updates. Using this tool will reinstall the current version of Windows on your device.

If you get an error when trying to update, see Fix Windows Update issues. If you're warned by Windows Update that you don't have enough space on your device to install updates, see Free up space for Windows updates.

Find and run troubleshooters for common Windows issues, such as audio, Bluetooth, network, printer, and Windows Update. Learn how to access and use troubleshooters in Get Help app or online.

This troubleshooter assists customers whose machines are not yet updated to the latest release, Windows 10 Version 1607. This update will initially be released only to a small set of targeted customers. This set will expand over time. Windows users can start the assistant from this article.

Allow the troubleshooter to run and then answer any questions on the screen. If you see a message that no changes or updates were necessary, and are still having issues, you can try recovery options.

This article describes the problem addressed by the troubleshooter, what it does to mitigate the problem, and the conditions that can cause it to run.

If you’re trying to update your version of Windows 10 and Windows Update runs into a problem, you might see a notification that updates can’t be installed or a “Fix issues” button on the Windows Update page in Settings. This article will explain what to do when you see those messages.