[Solved!] Windows 10 won't update

In this article you will find out:

• why such a case might arise

• 6 ways to deal with the problem

• how to protect your data

Are you ready? Let's read!

How to help Windows 10, 11 to update

1. Remove security software

Some antivirus software may prevent you from updating your system for data privacy and security reasons. In this case, you need to disable the antivirus during the update. In the Control Panel, click on "Programs and Features". Right-click on your antivirus program and select Uninstall. Restart your computer and try updating Windows 10, 11 again.

3. Keep Windows Update Services

To update the system, every service related to Windows Update must be in working order.

Open Command Prompt and type “services.msc” and click OK.

Next, select the Windows Update section and right-click and then select Properties.

Then set the Startup Type to Automatic and click Apply.

Next, right-click on Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) and click on Properties. Also set Startup Type to Automatic and click OK to continue.

Next, right-click on Cryptographic Service and select Properties and also set Startup Type to Automatic. Click Apply.

Now, you can restart your computer and check if Windows 10, 11 update fails or not.

5. Try to restart Update Services via Command Prompt

So, simultaneously press the Windows + X keys, then select Command Prompt (you must have administrator rights).

Then enter these commands in order:

net stop wuauserv, press Enter.

net stop cryptSvc, press Enter.

net stop bits, press Enter.

net stop msiserver, press Enter.

ren C: \ Windows \ SoftwareDistribution.old, press Enter.

ren C: \ Windows \ System32 \ catroot2 catroot2.old, press Enter.

net start wuauserv, press Enter.

net start cryptSvc, press Enter.

net start bits, press Enter.

net start msiserver, press Enter.

Now check if the problem of network sharing not working remains.

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