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How can i manually update Windows 10?

Anonymous
2025-01-08T05:47:50+00:00

Since 2016, my laptop has been unable to install 3 updates. I 've had this laptop for at least 10 years and the last time I used this was 4 years ago. I can't get these updates to happen no matter how many restarts I do. I've tried finding ways to force update but it doesn't work. I've even tried just updating to Windows 11, but that only froze my laptop and I had to revert the update. I'm completely at a loss on how to get my laptop updated completely and I don't want to resort to paying someone just to fix this. Does anyone know how or what I need to do to manually fix this issue?

These are the only updates that refuse to install:

2017-05 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB4019474)

  • This update will always say it requires restart but fails to update.

Feature update to Windows 10, version 1803

  • An "Error" appears every time I go through the download/install phase.

2018-06 Update for Windows 10 Version 1507 for x64-based Systems (KB4134662)

  • This update just wont go through at all.
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  1. John Jefferson Doyon 66,215 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-01-08T08:20:07+00:00

    Hi Aaron!

    I'm John, I'm here to help. If the updates are stuck or fail to install, it could be because the PC has been outdated for quite some time.

    You might want to try performing a Repair Upgrade to get it to the latest version. Here’s how you can do it:

    > Download the Windows 10 Installation Assistant from the official Microsoft website: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

    > Under "Download Windows 10 Disk Image (ISO)", select "Windows 10 (multi-edition ISO)".

    > Once the ISO is downloaded, right-click on it and select "Mount", then click on "Setup.exe".

    > You may be prompted by User Account Control, in which case, click on "Yes".

    > In the "Install Windows 10" dialog, click "Next".

    > Setup will check your PC and display a license agreement. Click on "Accept" to proceed.

    > Wait for the setup program to check for available free space.

    > On the "Ready to install" page, ensure that "Keep personal files and apps" is checked.

    > Click "Install" and follow the prompts.

    > Windows 10 will restart your device several times and lead you to the lock screen. Depending on the options you set, it will keep all your files, apps, and user accounts.

    For more detailed guidance, you can also refer to: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

    This should resolve the issue and get your system updated to the latest supported version. If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out.

    Click "Reply" below to let me know.

    Regards,

    John J.D.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-01-08T19:10:27+00:00

    This happend after i tried updating. I'm just letting it run it's continuous start up and reset. I've tried powering off and on 3 times to get the advanced recovery environment, but that isn't working either.

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  3. John Jefferson Doyon 66,215 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-01-08T18:43:52+00:00

    Thank you for letting me know.

    Did this issue occur after performing the Repair Upgrade?

    Also, after running the ISO, your PC will restart several times. Was this process interrupted when you tried to boot into Safe Mode?

    Does your laptop boot at all? Could you let me know exactly where you're getting stuck?

    I will be off to sleep but will get back to you shortly after. Please feel free to reach out in the meantime.

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-01-08T18:11:24+00:00

    I tried that, but now my laptop is in a limbo state. It keeps starting up and resetting the process over and over. I've tried using any kind of safe mode buttons, but it's not responding. I can't just shutdown the laptop and expect it to work again.

    Whatever i did has sabotaged my laptop! What do I do to get safe mode running?

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-01-08T08:24:55+00:00

    Please run the V2 log collector and post a share link into this thread using one drive, drop box, or google drive

    BSOD - Posting Instructions - Windows 10 Forums (tenforums.com)

    BSOD - Posting Instructions | Windows 11 Forum (elevenforum.com)

    For share links please use drop box, one drive, or google drive.

    Make sure that links are available without sign in.

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