Fixes Windows Update stopping unexpectedly

While using Windows, you receive a notification that your operating system has a new Windows 10 or Windows 7 update. You proceed with the update, restart your device, and find that your Windows update failed. This is a very common problem that anyone can encounter. Another fairly common type of error is when Windows notifies you of an update, some people try to delay the update and then get stuck on the update notification screen. Here are some ways to handle failed Windows Updates.

Fixes Windows Update stopping unexpectedly

Fixes Windows Update stopping unexpectedly

Run the Windows Update troubleshooter program.

The Windows Update troubleshooter, a program built right into Windows, can help you resolve the issue.

Step 1 : Open the Control Panel on your computer. Instructions on how to open the Control Panel on various operating systems are provided below.

Step 2 : In the Control Panel , click on Troubleshooting.

Step 3 : Select View all

Step 4: Click on Windows Update

Step 5: Click Next to begin checking and troubleshooting.

Delete the Update cache file.

Step 1 : Start Windows in Safe Mode. You can find instructions on how to enter Safe Mode on your computer here.

Step 2: Press the Windows + R key combination, then type ' CMD ' to open the CMD window

Step 3 : Type the command: net stop wuauserv

to stop the Windows Update service

Step 4: Access the C:WindowsSoftwareDistribution folder and delete all files within it.

Step 5 : Restart your computer, reopen CMD, and type the command: net start wuauserv

The Windows Update service will be reactivated. You can now proceed with normal Windows updates.

Update Windows Update Service

Step 1: Go to Control Panel => System and Security => Windows Update => Change Setting

Change the status from Important Update to Never check for update

Step 2: Download and install the files below according to your computer's operating system.

-Download the update file for Windows 7 64-bit version KB3220369 HERE .
-Download the update file for Windows 7 64-bit version KB3172605 HERE .
-Download the update file for Windows 7 32-bit version KB3020369 HERE .
-Download the update file for Windows 7 32-bit version KB3172605 HERE .
 

Use WSUS to update offline.

For Windows 7, 8, and 10, you can use a third-party update support software called WSUS Offline Update. This software helps you install various update packages, overcoming the potential for interruptions and errors that can occur when updating directly over the internet.

Above is a guide on how to handle Windows Update whenever you encounter errors or problems during the update process. The steps are very simple, and a normal user can perform them without any problems. Please share your experiences as well. Of course, for those who don't like updating Windows or upgrading their operating system because of the inconvenience, they can also turn it off. See how to turn off Windows Update on Windows 10, 8.1, 8, and 7 here.

Besides the Windows Update stopping unexpectedly error, the Windows update process can encounter many other errors such as the Windows Update Fail To Install error. If you encounter this error, refer to the guide on how to fix the Windows Update Fail To Install error to learn how to resolve it and proceed with updating your Windows normally.