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Mar 22, 2025

How can I easily install pending Windows updates on my PC?

Call 1-855-535-7109. To install pending Windows updates easily on your Windows PC, follow these steps:

Open Windows Settings:
Press Windows + I to quickly open the Settings menu.
Go to Update & Security:
In the Settings window, select Update & Security.
Check for Updates:
Under the Windows Update section, click Check for updates. Windows will search for any pending updates.
Install Updates:
If updates are available, click on Install to begin the installation process. Windows will automatically download and install the updates.
Restart Your Computer:
After updates are installed, a restart may be required. Windows will prompt you to restart, or you can manually restart your PC.
Use Windows Update Troubleshooter (if issues occur):
If updates aren’t installing properly, try using the Windows Update Troubleshooter. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters, then select Windows Update and run the troubleshooter.

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  • 1. Install all updates in one click
     The easiest way:
    Open Settings (Win + I) → Windows Update
    Click “Check for updates” → Wait for the scan to complete
    Click “Install Now” (all available updates will be downloaded and installed automatically)
    2. Advanced Installation Options
    Method A: Force installation using command line
    Run Command Prompt or PowerShell as administrator
    Enter the following command:
    powershell
    usoclient startscan
    usoclient startinstall
    Reboot your computer to complete the installation
    Method B: Clear the update cache and try again
    3. Stop the update service:
    powershell
    net stop wuauserv
    net stop bits
    4. Delete the temporary files:
    powershell
    del “%windir%\SoftwareDistribution\Download\*” /q
    5. Restart the service:
    net start wuauserv
    net start wuauserv
    net start bits
    6. Solution for stubborn updates
     Use the Update Troubleshooter:
    Download the official tool:
    Windows Update Troubleshooter
    Run the tool and select the “Windows Update” option
    Apply the recommended fixes and reboot
    7. Managing automatic updates
    Configure automatic installation:
    Open the Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc)
    Navigate to:
    Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → Windows Update
    8. Enable:
    “Configure automatic updates” (set to download and install automatically)
    “Allow automatic updates to install immediately”.
    9. Update status check
     Verify the update history:
    Settings → Windows Update → Update History
    10. View: Successfully installed updates
    Failed updates (clickable error codes)

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