From the Windows Update option not working to many update error codes, situations are varied and require particular attention. The good news is that anyone can attempt to troubleshoot update issues using the Windows Update troubleshooter, even without much technical knowledge. However, you still need to know how to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter, and that is what we will show you in this guide.
What is the Windows Update troubleshooter?
The Windows Update troubleshooter on Windows 11, 10, and older versions help to fix issues preventing you from installing updates and update-related error codes. It saves you from performing so many troubleshooting steps by diagnosing and fixing the causes of these issues. Below are some of the features of this tool:
Cleans any update-related temporary file that could be causing problems Repairs and resets any defaulting update-related components Clears the SoftwareDistribution folder Checks for any available updates Checks the status of services related to updates
How can I run the Windows Update Troubleshooter?
1. Run the troubleshooter on Windows 10
Windows 10 has a built-in tool, a convenient, free method to check out what went wrong during the update process. Additionally, Microsoft offers a Windows Update troubleshooter guide. First, you need to select the Windows version you’re running. The tool will then ask you to run the built-in troubleshooter, and you already know how to do that.
2. Run the troubleshooter on Windows 11
The Windows Update troubleshooter carries so much importance and can save you a lot of stress. It is not a complicated tool to use, as we have shown in this guide. If you can’t fix the Windows Update issue you’re experiencing with this tool, choose from our list of dedicated Windows update repair tools to solve the problem. Should you encounter any additional problems or you have any other suggestions, don’t hesitate to write us in the comments section below.
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