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The clients updated this morning. Not sure why, but this did the trick. I ran into the same problem, as the update process has changed since Windows 8. I have updates if available scheduled to install every day at noon, with no restart in Active hours. Our users shut down every night, so the update process is finished at that time. If they do not shut down, and nothing else is running then, the PC will restart if needed outside of Active hours.

If the PC has not been restarted in 3 days, then the user will get a message saying the PC needs to restart. Since doing that, my Windows 10 PCs have been getting the updates with no issues.

I have found that updates will only install when the computer is turned off and on again when downloaded automatically. Sometimes, when scheduled, it requires the user to confirm the reboot. Download this tool Opens a new window Opens a new window from Microsoft and run it as Administrator on each machine that is affected. That should correct your issue.

I have also had an issue where Symantec Endpoint required an upgrade before I could install and update to Windows So, your antivirus could also be at fault. Brand Representative for Action1. The Troubleshooter will detect any issues with Windows Updates if there are any. If any corruption or problem is present then the troubleshooter will automatically detect it and will ask you to apply the Fix or skip it. Click on Apply this fix and issues with Windows Update will be resolved.

Once the issue with Windows updates is resolved, you need to install Windows 10 updates:. Type updates and click on Check for updates. This will open the Windows Update window, simply click on the Install now button. The Windows Updates can be stuck if the services and permissions related to updates are not started or enabled. This issue can be easily fixed by enabling services related to Windows Updates.

Search for Windows Update service, right-click on it and select Properties. Now from the Startup type drop-down select Automatic and if the service status is showing stopped then click on the Start button.

If the above solutions are not working, you can try to fix the issue using the Command Prompt. In this method, we will fix the corruption of SoftareDistribution Folder by renaming it. Now type the following commands to stop Windows Update Services and then hit Enter after each one:. Next, type the following command to rename SoftwareDistribution Folder and then hit Enter:.

Finally, type the following command to start Windows Update Services and hit Enter after each one:. If Windows Updates are still not working and causing your system to malfunction then you can always try to restore system to the older configuration when everything was working. You can undo all the changes made so far by incomplete Windows updates. And once the system is restored to an earlier working time then you can again try to run Windows updates.

To perform System restore follow the below steps:. Open Start or press Windows Key. Performing this can repair broken operating system files while preserving your personal files, settings and installed applications. Download the media creation tool and save it to your computer. Select Upgrade this PC now and make sure to select Keep personal files and apps.

It might take some time to install Windows I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any further concerns. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information.

Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP Potentially Unwanted Products. Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. Anthony'sComputer Service. If you are still stuck on the screen, Windows Update troubleshooter is a built-in tool that can help you analyze and resolve issues related to Windows update enter into Safe Mode.

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