When installing the Windows 10 Anniversary Update some people will get this message: We recommend you do not proceed with this update as your device may have some music or video content that is protected by an older rights management technology, which is not supported.

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.

The following list outlines error codes and potential causes associated with Windows Update. Click on the error code to view the detailed troubleshooting steps to resolve.

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

When trying to install updates from Windows Update you might receive "Updates Failed, There were problems installing some updates, but we'll try again later" with one of the following errors: First, you should try checking for updates again. If you need help, see Update Windows 10.

Some devices that are running Windows 10 or Windows 11, version 19H1 and above, aren't able to install monthly security updates because of file or metadata corruption within the servicing stack.

When installing the Windows 10 Anniversary Update some people will get this message: We recommend you do not proceed with this update as your device may have some music or video content that is protected by an older rights management technology, which is not supported.

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.

Lists the error codes that may be reported by Device Manager and the possible resolutions in Windows.

Describes how to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files in Windows.