Windows 10 failing to check for updates. any way to update manually?

Yes, there is a tool similar to the Windows 10 Creators Update exe that you can use to manually update Windows 10 when the regular Windows Update fails.

The recommended tool is the Windows 10 Update Assistant. This tool will check your system for compatibility, download the latest feature updates, and install them automatically while keeping your files and settings intact. It is designed to handle feature updates just like the Creators Update tool did.

How to use Windows 10 Update Assistant:

• Download the tool from Microsoft's official site (it appears as Windows10Upgrade.exe).
• Run the executable and click "Update now" to begin the process.
• The assistant will check your hardware, download the update, and guide you through a restart to finish installation.

If you want to manually install specific updates downloaded as CAB or MSU files, you can use the Command Prompt with DISM commands to install those packages.

For example, to install a CAB file manually:

dism /online /add-package /packagepath:"C:\Path\To\Update.cab"

This method installs the update directly without waiting for Windows Update to work.

You can also try open-source tools like WuMgr (Update Manager for Windows), which allow manual update management outside the native Windows Update interface.

In summary:

• Use Windows 10 Update Assistant for full feature updates manually.
• Use DISM commands for manual CAB/MSU file installs.
• Consider third-party update management tools if needed.

These approaches work well if Windows Update service issues persist.