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

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)