Software distribution is a temporary location for Windows update files. When you download a Windows update, the system stores all the files in the software distribution folder. It does this so that it can install the update once you restart your Windows. However, if the files under this folder become corrupted for any reason, then the update will not install properly on your Windows, which will result in the continuous installation of the same update.
1. Reset the Windows Update component.
Resetting the Windows update component will clear both the Software Distribution folder and the Catroot folder, restart the Windows Update services, register the Windows Update DLL files, and delete temporary files. This will remove the previous Windows Update files and allow Windows to download fresh files from the server. To reset the Windows update component, follow the steps.
2. Download the Windows update manually.
You can also download the Windows update manually from the Microsoft Catalog to avoid this issue. The Microsoft Catalog is like a store with all the updates for all operating systems released so far. So, if there is a problem with the Windows update that keeps downloading through the Windows Update utility, you can fix it by downloading the Windows update from the Microsoft Catalog.
3. Run the System File Checker.
If the same Windows update keeps installing due to corrupted Windows update files in the software distribution folder, you can try running the System File Checker to fix this issue. SFC is a built-in command-line utility used to repair system files, including Windows update files. Hence, try running the SFC command by following these steps:
4. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter.
The Windows Update Troubleshooter is an easy way to automatically fix problems related to Windows Update components. Running the Windows Update utility restarts the Windows Update services, checks for pending restarts, and applies the necessary changes. To run the Windows update troubleshooter:
5. Hide the Windows Update.
If Windows continues to install the same update repeatedly, you can force your Windows not to install the update. To do this, you need to download the ‘Show or Hide Updates’ troubleshooter, which will allow you to ignore the update causing this issue. To ignore the Windows update using the troubleshooter, follow these steps:
6. Temporarily disable Automatic Windows Update.
If Windows keeps installing the same update through the Windows Update utility, you can temporarily disable the automatic Windows Update, which will automatically fix this issue. Even though disabling the automatic Windows Update is not a solution, it will prevent the Windows Update from installing the same update. After disabling the update, you will be able to download the update through the Windows Update utility. To temporarily disable the automatic Windows update, follow these steps:”.
7. Use a system restore utility.
System Restore is a utility that stores system files, drivers, and registry files into a restore point and allows users to return to the previous state of Windows. If you have a restore point created, you can restore your Windows to a previous state and then try updating Windows. This will revert all the Windows updates, system files, and drivers to the previous state when you created a restore point. However, if you don’t have a restore point created, you can try resetting your Windows by following the next method.
8. Reset your Windows.
The final solution is to reset your Windows. Resetting Windows will restore all the settings to their defaults, remove corrupted Windows updates or system files, and uninstall all the drivers along with applications on the system disk. To reset your Windows, follow the steps:
