There is a various reason that causes Windows 10 update installation problem, some common reason are the downloaded update file is corrupted or because of a non-compliant device driver or software. Whatever the reason, here are the post-step-by-step instructions to resolve the Windows 10 update error “0x8007000E”, Windows update installation failed. We can’t finish the update etc.
Windows 10 feature update fails to install
Check and make sure to have a working internet connection to download windows update files from the Microsoft server.Temporarily disable security software (Antivirus) and Disconnect from VPN (if configured)Disconnect all external devices such as SD card, printers, scanners, etc.Open Time & language from the settings app make sure the date and time zone are correct.Open Settings -> Update & security -> Windows Update -> Advanced options, and then uncheck the Defer feature updates option.
Here is a quick solution that works for most users:
1 Windows 10 feature update fails to install2 Run Windows Update Troubleshooter3 Reset Windows update components4 Run DISM Tool And SFC Utility5 Use Windows Update Assistant
Open Start Menu or Search, and type ‘cmd’ to open Command Prompt.Run Command Prompt as administrator.In the Command Prompt window, copy and paste the following command:dism /online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanupWait for a few minutes and restart the systemCheck for updates again.
Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
Run build-in Windows update troubleshooter that automatically analyze and resolve issues related to Windows update.
On your keyboard, press the Windows + s simultaneouslyType troubleshoot, In the list of search results, select Troubleshoot settingsClick on the additional troubleshooters link to display all available troubleshooters listlocate and select Windows Update then click Run the troubleshooter.
The troubleshooter will run and attempt to identify if any problems exist which prevent your computer from downloading and installing Windows Updates. After complete, the process Restart windows and again manually Check for Updates.
Reset Windows update components
Again if there’s something wrong with Windows Update components or corrupted this may cause windows Update stuck installing or fail to install. In such cases reset windows update components force windows update to download and install fresh update files from the Microsoft server and resolve the issue.
On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and RType services.msc and click on ok,This will open the Windows services consoleScroll down and locate, the Windows update service,Right-click windows update service and select stop
Now open windows explorer using the keyboard shortcut Windows + E,Navigate the following path C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DownloadThen Delete all the files inside the download folder (don’t delete the folder itself).
It may ask you for administrator permission. Give it. Don’t worry. There’s nothing vital here. Windows Update will recreate what it needs the next time you run it.
That’s all, Close everything and restart your PC, On the next start open Windows update and click the “Download and install now” link under optional updates to get installed Windows 10 update 22H2 .
Run DISM Tool And SFC Utility
Sometimes corrupted system files can cause Windows update stuck installation, Including Windows 10 22H2 update not installing error. Running DISM (Deployment Image & Servicing Management) restore health command helps you fix some Windows corruption errors.
To run this Tool First open the Command prompt as an administratorType Bellow commands and hits the enter key.DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /RestorehealthAfter 100% complete the scanning process Restart your computer.Now Run the SFC utility “sfc /scannow” to repair and replace corrupt system files.Wait until complete the 100 % scanning process.After that restart windows and try to install Windows 10 November 2019 update.
Use Windows Update Assistant
Besides the standard installation through over-the-air Windows Update, you can obtain the Windows 10 version 22H2 through the update assistant or use the official windows 10 Media Creation tool, as well. This may take a bit more effort but it proved as a more reliable way on many occasions. Also, Microsoft made the Windows 10 version 22H2 Update ISO files available for download. Here is how to get Windows 10 ISO direct from the Microsoft server. Did these solutions help to fix Windows 10 update installation problems? Let us know in the comments below, Also read:
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