Usually, this happens because updates are released slowly to different users, especially for certain regions or for people using Insider builds. Sometimes, this issue also occurs because Windows is missing some important files, doesn’t meet certain requirements, or has a long list of updates waiting to be installed. In this article, we will explain what this error means and provide clear, easy-to-follow solutions you can try to fix it.
1. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
The Windows Update Troubleshooter is a built-in tool that can find and fix common problems that stop updates from installing. After scanning your system, the troubleshooter will show you any issues it finds and recommend fixes that you can apply right away.
2. Reset the Windows Update Services and Cache
For Windows updates to work correctly, certain services must be running properly. Sometimes, these services get turned off or glitch, causing problems with updates. To fix this, we need to reset these services and their settings. We’ve made a batch file that will do this for you using Command Prompt. Download it, and then run the file as an administrator.
3. Use Microsoft’s Show or Hide Updates Tool
If the earlier solutions didn’t help, the update may not be compatible with your device. Sometimes, Microsoft accidentally releases an update for devices that don’t need it. In this situation, you can temporarily hide the update using Microsoft’s official Show or hide updates tool. Note: If you don’t want to hide the update and prefer to keep trying to install it, you can use the Windows Update Assistant as another option.
