Run the Windows Update troubleshooter

Steps written for Windows 11 (screenshots: 26H2).

1. 1

   Open Troubleshoot settings

   Select Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot.

2. 2

   Open the list of troubleshooters

   Select Other troubleshooters.

   

3. 3

   Run the Windows Update troubleshooter

   Under Most frequent, select Run next to Windows Update. The Get Help app opens and starts the checks.

   

4. 4

   Read the result

   Wait until Get Help finishes. If it found and fixed a problem, it says so and asks whether this solved the problem. Answer the question so it can offer the next step.

   

5. 5

   Restart the PC

   Restart when the troubleshooter finishes, even if it does not ask you to.

6. 6

   Check for updates again

   Select Start > Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates, and install the updates it finds.

Steps written for Windows 10 22H2.

Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. The troubleshooter still runs the same way.

1. 1

   Open the extra troubleshooters

   Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters.

2. 2

   Run the Windows Update troubleshooter

   Under Get up and running, select Windows Update > Run the troubleshooter, and follow its steps.

3. 3

   Restart the PC

   Restart when the troubleshooter finishes.

4. 4

   Check for updates again

   Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for updates, and install the updates it finds.