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 the cache, update drivers, and more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Get Help has troubleshooters, or diagnostic tests, that can check your system configuration for anything that might be causing issues using your devices. View troubleshooter results. After you run any troubleshooter, Get Help provides details on any findings and suggestions for possible remedies.

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.

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.

Find help and how-to articles for Windows operating systems. Get support for Windows and learn about installation, updates, privacy, security and more.

To perform a clean boot in Windows, see how to perform a clean boot to troubleshoot a problem in Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista. And then, install Windows Updates according to your operating system.