Win11 update fail

Question

This is what my Update page looks like. I am unable to update, and unwilling to reinstall win11 unless it is absolutely necessary.(The upgrade from win10 was an enormous pain due to the C drive being only 120g.

Any advice?

Answer 1

Kindly continue with the additional methods below.

• Please try to run SFC and DISM to check for any system errors and corrupted files.  https://support.microsoft.com/windows/using-system-file-checker-in-windows-365e0031-36b1-6031-f804-8fd86e0ef4ca  Restart your computer
• Reset Windows Update components manually Press Windows key+X then select either Windows PowerShell (Admin) or Terminal (Admin) Copy each command line into PowerShell or Terminal, and then press Enter (one line at a time).

    		  net stop bits
              net stop wuauserv
              net stop appidsvc
              net stop cryptsvc
              Del "%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\*.*"
              rmdir %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution /S /Q
              rmdir %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 /S /Q
              regsvr32.exe /s atl.dll
              regsvr32.exe /s urlmon.dll
              regsvr32.exe /s mshtml.dll
              netsh winsock reset
              netsh winsock reset proxy
              net start bits
              net start wuauserv
              net start appidsvc
              net start cryptsvc
  

• Here's a direct download link of KB5121767 from Microsoft Update Catalog. Download and install the update manually.  https://catalog.sf.dl.delivery.mp.microsoft.com/filestreamingservice/files/09279629-f3ef-445e-bfbd-d7936e176164/public/windows11.0-kb5121767-x64_588e6404d4e909f2609486fd91a7b28f02d4be0a.msu

Answer 2

I recommend freeing up space first

If possible, try to get at least 20 GB free on C: If you can reach 25–30 GB, even better. Please check the suggested methods in the support article in the link below if it helps.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/experience/storage-filemanagement/free-up-drive-space-in-windows

Answer 3

Hi, good day!

Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try.

• Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter Open Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters > Windows Update > Run troubleshooter
• Make sure Windows Update and Background Intelligent Transfer services are available and running. Press Windows key+R to open Run then type: services.msc Press Enter to open Services app Double-click Background Intelligent Transfer Service. If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK. If the status is Running, right click then select Restart Double-click Windows Update. If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK. If the status is Running, right click then select Restart

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