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 the cache, update drivers, and 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.

Find and run troubleshooters for common issues with Windows devices and services. Select Windows Update troubleshooter to check and fix problems with Windows updates.

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.

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.

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.

If you're having trouble installing updates, see Troubleshoot problems updating Windows. When you only want info about updating Windows 11, you'll find answers to many of your questions here:

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.

Install Surface updates manually Run the Windows Update troubleshooter If you’re having trouble installing an update, try running the Windows Update automatic troubleshooter, which can fix some common update problems: Select Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot , or select the button below. Go to Troubleshoot Select Other troubleshooters .