Windows 10 update problems 2023

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.