Learn how to troubleshoot problems updating Windows. Find answers to common questions and issues installing Windows updates.

Learn how to run Windows Update Troubleshooter to resolve errors downloading or installing Windows updates.

Support for Windows 10 has ended on October 14, 2025. After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11. Learn more.

If your PC is experiencing problems, especially issues related to Windows Update, you can use the Fix problems using Windows Update recovery option to reinstall the current version of Windows.

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.

Support for Windows 10 has ended on October 14, 2025. After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11. Learn more.

See some of the most common upgrade and installation errors for Windows 10 and Windows 11, and what you can do to try to fix them.

Windows Update Troubleshooter for devices experiencing recurring issues installing monthly security updates 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.

Instead of fix-it tools, Windows 10 uses troubleshooters to help you solve problems. To run a troubleshooter, use the following steps: Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters, and then select Additional troubleshooters.

Support for Windows 10 has ended on October 14, 2025. After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11. Learn more.