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

Fix problems using Windows Update is a recovery tool that can help resolve issues related to updates. Using this tool will reinstall the current version of Windows on your device.

Jan 12, 2007 · Describes how to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files in Windows.

To perform a clean boot in Windows, see how to perform a clean boot to troubleshoot a problem in Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista. And then, install Windows Updates according to your …

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.

Run Windows Update a few times. Download and install any available updates in Windows Update, including software updates, hardware updates, and some third-party drivers.

May 31, 2014 · The System Update Readiness Tool can help fix problems that might prevent Windows updates and service packs from installing. For more information and how to download the tool, see …

Mar 9, 2016 · Describes an update that adds TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 to default security protocols in Windows Server 2012, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.

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 …

Fixes an issue in which an update installation takes a long time and the Svchost.exe process occupies 100 percent of CPU usage when you upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10.