Situatie
- Check Internet Connection:
- Ensure your internet connection is stable and working properly. If not, troubleshoot your network connection before proceeding.
- Restart Your Computer:
- Sometimes a simple restart can resolve Windows Update issues. Restart your computer and try updating again.
- Run Windows Update Troubleshooter:
- Press Win + I to open Settings, then go to Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
- Select “Windows Update” and click “Run the troubleshooter”.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to detect and resolve any Windows Update-related problems.
- Check Date and Time Settings:
- Ensure your computer’s date and time settings are accurate. Incorrect settings can cause issues with Windows Update.
- Right-click on the date/time in the taskbar, select “Adjust date/time”, and verify the settings.
- Free Up Disk Space:
- Insufficient disk space can prevent updates from installing. Delete unnecessary files or move them to an external drive to free up space on your system drive (usually C:).
- Temporarily Disable Antivirus/Firewall:
- Your antivirus or firewall may be blocking Windows Update. Temporarily disable them and try updating again.
- Remember to re-enable them after troubleshooting.
- Manually Download and Install Updates:
- Visit the Microsoft Update Catalog website (https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/) using a web browser.
- Search for the update(s) by KB number and download the applicable update(s) for your system architecture.
- Double-click on the downloaded update(s) to install them manually.
- Check for Corrupted System Files:
- Open Command Prompt as administrator.
- Type
sfc /scannowand press Enter to run the System File Checker tool. - Allow the scan to complete and follow any on-screen instructions to repair corrupted system files.
- Perform a System Restore:
- If all else fails and you recently installed new software or drivers, consider performing a System Restore to revert your system to a previous stable state.
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