Windows Update Error

Question

Hi When I try to Update my windows computer the message says this

"The latest feature update to Windows is ready to install! It's been waiting for you to kick it off. These improvements help Windows run smoothly and securely. Select this option to kick it off:"

Than there is no pption after that would you help me please

Answer 1

Hi,

You need to reboot your System. Perhaps you can't see the button with "Reboot now" due of some error. Please reboot your system and then check for update. If you see that nothing has been done, then delete content of "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download" and follow these commands:

1. Digit "cmd" in windows search bar
2. Right click on "Command Prompt"
3. Select "Run as Administrator"
4. Digit "sfc /scannow" without quote and press ENTER

Once done, check for update in Windows Update.

P.s: Please, if the answer resolve your issue, click on Yes. Thanks.

Answer 2

Hi Adrian. I'm Greg, an installation specialist and 9 year Windows MVP, here to help you.

What I'd do at this point is install Media Creation Tool from this link, choosing the button to Install Tool Now and then open the installed app and choose Upgrade This PC Now: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/m...

This is the most stable way to change to the latest version (which you need anyway) and because it reinstalls WIndows while keeping your files and programs in place, fixes most problems. It also brings all Windows Updates to date.

If necessary you can use another PC to create the bootable media or download the ISO to transfer back to the problem PC and open the media or click to mount the iSO file, right click Setup to Run as Administrator.

If further problems then follow these steps can overcome them: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

These special steps lead up to if necessary choosing to save nothing when running the media which almost always works, and is close but not as good as a Clean Install which is also offered as an option. Your files should always be backed up if you value them at all.

If these do not help then report back any verbatim error message or behavior.

If you want to temporarily block the update then immediately after it fails try running the Hide Updates tool downloaded and installed from here: http://download.microsoft.com/download/f/2/2/f2...

If it won't find and hide the Update then you can set a Metered Connection to turn off Windows Updates for awhile until the version matures and you can try again using the method I suggest which always works best: https://www.howtogeek.com/224471/how-to-prevent...

Almost everyone with major version upgrade problems who Clean Installs the same version does not have those problems. This Clean Install should get you past all difficulties as it has hundreds of thousands of others who have followed the steps in this link and never come back to report another problem: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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Answer 3

Hello,

If you're on V1803 and facing this issue. suggest you to upgrade via Windows 10 V1809 ISO file:

https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-upgrade-to-win...

Let us know if this helps!

Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP, so it is safe.

Answer 4

Hi,

Try updating to 1809 using Media Creation tool and if it fails let us know.

The fastest way to get the upgrade is through Media creation tool or ISO file.

Please download Media Creation Tool from the link below and select Upgrade this PC at the first screen.

https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=691209

All steps, including upgrading using ISO file and Media creation tool, are covered here:

https://www.yourwindowsguide.com/2018/10/update...

Content on the above blog is written by a Microsoft MVP so it is safe.