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Jan_Penn
Copper Contributor
Jun 26, 2026

My last W11 update was in Oct-24. The trouble shooter wrongly says 'fixed'

I navigated to: Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters

After the troubleshooter said "fixed" I ran the Windows Update tool. I then checked for Windows update history and got the confusing message "You're up to date/Your device is missing important updates. Make sure to keep your device on and plugged in so updates can complete" which I always do anyway. I've run the process several times and always get the same result.

 

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  • Manually download and install the latest cumulative update from the Microsoft Update Catalog website to work around the Windows Update detection issue.

  • Beverly's avatar
    Beverly
    Brass Contributor

    Sometimes, the Windows Update database gets corrupted, and a thorough reset or repair is necessary. If you're uncomfortable performing these steps, consider seeking professional assistance.