Run the Update Troubleshooter in Safe Mode, then perform a Repair Upgrade using a Windows installation USB.

Sometimes a simple restart can fix update issues.

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Copper Contributor

Sep 03, 2024

Windows 11 insider preview update failed

soumdg663
Iron Contributor
Feb 04, 2026
Sometimes a simple restart can fix update issues.
TrappJean
Silver Contributor
Feb 01, 2026
Run the Update Troubleshooter in Safe Mode, then perform a Repair Upgrade using a Windows installation USB.