How to fix Windows 10 update problems?

No matter which operating system is there on your device, you need to update it frequently. The same is the case with Windows 10. When you install the latest updates on your device, you get the essential stuff that is necessary for your device to run smoothly. If you do not install these updates, your device might run slowly. You may also face issues while scanning or while doing basic work on your PC.

In this situation, you might also come across certain errors and face many other issues. Moreover, if you install updates on Windows 10, you will get security updates and patches. Bug fixes are also a part of the update. But, sometimes, you might not be able to install these updates because of various reasons. But, there are a few steps that you can apply in order to fix the update problems in your Windows device.

A few workarounds to fix update issues in Windows 10

Method 1- Restart your device

Restarting the device helps in several situations, therefore, whenever you come across any difficulty with your device, you should restart it and resolve some minor issues. To restart your device:

1.       Click on the ‘Start’ menu

2.       Further, tap on the ‘Power’ option to open a list of menu

3.       Here, you need to tap on the ‘Restart’ option

4.       Doing this will restart your device

5.       Further, try to install the updates once again

Method 2- check internet connectivity

Sometimes, due to slow internet connectivity or poor network, you will not be able to install the updates. So, you should make sure that the device is receiving high-speed internet connectivity.

Method 3- use windowsupdate troubleshooter

Windows 10 users might be aware of the fact that it comes with a troubleshooter. It can easily detect and fix common issues with Windows 10.

1.       First of all, open the ‘Settings’ of your device.

2.       After this, click on the option that is reading as ‘Update & Security’.

3.       Further, tap on the ‘Troubleshoot’ option.

4.       Now, from the section reading as “Get up and running”, choose ‘Windows Update’.

5.       Next, you have to click on the ‘Run’ option for the troubleshooter.

6.       And then, close it.

7.       Once you do so, it will look for the problem and will fix it if anything wrong is found.

In case, you are prompted to enter your Windows password during the process, and you have forgotten it, then you may go through the steps for Reset password on Windows 10.