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

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

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.

The troubleshooter resets the update scanning process which should prompt the device to start a new scan. This should allow affected devices to receiving the monthly updates that are critical to device security and ecosystem health.

Available Windows troubleshooters Get Help has troubleshooters, or diagnostic tests, that can check your system configuration for anything that might be causing issues using your devices.

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.

Learn how to check for the latest Windows Updates and install them to keep your device running smoothly and securely.

To get help updating to the latest version of Windows 10, go to the Microsoft software download page and download the Update Assistant. If you are having trouble installing the update, run the Windows Update Troubleshooter.

When critical Windows system files are missing or corrupted, your operating system may begin to malfunction. Common symptoms include Windows features not working properly, system errors, or Windows becoming unresponsive or freezing.