Windows 10 is undoubtedly the most advanced Windows Operating System from Microsoft. Microsoft has been providing a free upgrade to the Windows 10 system for the genuine users of Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1. However, many of the users who try to upgrade their existing Windows system with the latest Windows 10 come with an error of Windows update not working Windows 10. For other users, the Windows Troubleshooter not working error appears. To fix this kind of error, we have prepared a step-by-step tutorial with which you can easily fix the Windows update issue during the up-gradation process.
Windows update not working on Windows 10
There are many solutions available to fix Windows update not working or Windows update troubleshooter not working. Here, we will present you with a few solutions with which you would be able to fix Windows 10 update issue.
Sometimes due to Interner issues, Windows update stopped working. If you are facing the same issue, check your Internet connection. Also due to Microsoft server issues, Windows update won’t work. So wait for some time. If still, you are facing the same issue, follow these steps.
Solution 1: Scan your PC for Malware
The new Windows update comes with full protection from Malware and other infectious files. The new update also solves out the errors and other issues on the PC. For the very same reason, Malware doesn’t allow the new Windows system to install on the existing system.
What experts recommend is to scan the entire PC and check if there is any malware present in your system. If there are any suspicious files available in the system, you need to remove those files in order to update your current Windows system to the latest Windows 10 Operating System.
There are plenty of free Antivirus tools available in the market which you can easily download and install for your Windows PC to secure it from malware and viruses.
Solution 2: Go for the Windows Troubleshooter
If you are unable to locate the issue which doesn’t let you update your Windows Operating System, you should go with Microsoft’s Windows Troubleshooter function. Most of Windows users to make use of this built-in tool to find out the issue and resolve it.
Step 1: First thing you need to do is downloading Windows Update Diagnostic from the official Microsoft Website. (https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/12373/windows-update-faq)
Step 2: Once you get the Windows Troubleshooter file, you need to run it on a respective Windows PC.
Step 3: Microsoft’s Troubleshooter will work automatically and if there are any issues available on the system, it will fix the issue right away.
Once you see Fixed status after running the Troubleshooter on your PC, go for the Windows update option again. The issue should be fixed and you won’t see any Windows update not working error anymore.
Solution 3: Install a fresh version of Windows on your PC
If the above solutions don’t work for you, all you can do is install a completely new and fresh version of Windows 10.
In order to do so, first, you need to take a backup of your entire system. This way you can keep your previous data and other important files stored on your PC. It is always recommended to use an external drive for backing up your data.
If you install a fresh Windows 10 Operating System on a PC, it will erase all the data from your computer. For that reason, you should take proper backup of your system.
There are many guidelines available on the Internet which let you install a fresh Windows 10 version on your PC.
