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davo5003
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Oct 17, 2023
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Windows 10 update problems 2023

 

Recently I've been having trouble updating my windows gaming pc i keep on getting the message "Your device is missing important security and quality fixes" every time i try and download the update and it gets stuck at 20% installed and doesn't go past that. I've waited over an hour and still no progress with the installation.

  • Hi davo5003,

    Based on the image you sent, it seems that you are getting a Windows Update error code 0x800f0900. This error code can be caused by a variety of things, including corrupted system files, missing or damaged update files, and problems with the Windows Update service.


    Here are some things you can try to fix the problem:

    • Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter. This tool can automatically identify and fix common Windows Update problems. To run the troubleshooter, go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters > Windows Update.

    • Reset the Windows Update components. This will clear out any temporary files and settings that may be causing the problem. To reset the Windows Update components, follow these steps:

      1. Open an elevated command prompt. To do this, type "command prompt" in the Start menu and then right-click on "Command Prompt" and select "Run as administrator".

      2. In the command prompt, type the following commands and press Enter after each command:

     

    net stop wuauserv
    net stop cryptSvc
    net stop bits
    ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
    ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
    net start wuauserv
    net start cryptSvc
    net start bits

     

    • Close the command prompt and restart your computer.

    • Run the System File Checker (SFC). This tool can scan your system for corrupted system files and replace them with good copies. To run the SFC, open an elevated command prompt and type the following command:

     

    sfc /scannow

     

     

    Press Enter and let the SFC scan your system. If it finds any corrupted files, it will replace them automatically.

    • Manually download and install the updates. If you are still having problems, you can try manually downloading and installing the updates. To do this, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website and search for the updates that you are trying to install. Once you have found the updates, download them to your computer and then double-click on the files to install them.


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    Kindest regards,


    Leon Pavesic
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  • alina960wally's avatar
    alina960wally
    Copper Contributor
    I have same problem, also for 01.01.2024. My Pc can't install his updates, Microsoft10-
    • LeonPavesic's avatar
      LeonPavesic
      Silver Contributor

      Hi davo5003,

      Based on the image you sent, it seems that you are getting a Windows Update error code 0x800f0900. This error code can be caused by a variety of things, including corrupted system files, missing or damaged update files, and problems with the Windows Update service.


      Here are some things you can try to fix the problem:

      • Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter. This tool can automatically identify and fix common Windows Update problems. To run the troubleshooter, go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters > Windows Update.

      • Reset the Windows Update components. This will clear out any temporary files and settings that may be causing the problem. To reset the Windows Update components, follow these steps:

        1. Open an elevated command prompt. To do this, type "command prompt" in the Start menu and then right-click on "Command Prompt" and select "Run as administrator".

        2. In the command prompt, type the following commands and press Enter after each command:

       

      net stop wuauserv
      net stop cryptSvc
      net stop bits
      ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
      ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
      net start wuauserv
      net start cryptSvc
      net start bits

       

      • Close the command prompt and restart your computer.

      • Run the System File Checker (SFC). This tool can scan your system for corrupted system files and replace them with good copies. To run the SFC, open an elevated command prompt and type the following command:

       

      sfc /scannow

       

       

      Press Enter and let the SFC scan your system. If it finds any corrupted files, it will replace them automatically.

      • Manually download and install the updates. If you are still having problems, you can try manually downloading and installing the updates. To do this, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website and search for the updates that you are trying to install. Once you have found the updates, download them to your computer and then double-click on the files to install them.


      Please click Mark as Best Response & Like if my post helped you to solve your issue.
      This will help others to find the correct solution easily. It also closes the item.


      If the post was useful in other ways, please consider giving it Like.


      Kindest regards,


      Leon Pavesic
      (LinkedIn)

      • davo5003's avatar
        davo5003
        Copper Contributor

        LeonPavesicI did the reset windows components in the command prompt tab and this is what i got then i manually installed the update and it still said that my pc had updates available.

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