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Windows updates fix vulnerabilities in previous versions of the system, increase the speed of your computer, and often expand user capabilities. If you do not install them, then in the future this can lead to errors in the operation of both individual applications and programs, and the OS itself.

Popular difficulties with updating Windows 10

What worries users most is that:

  • Windows 10 update will conflict with their antivirus program;
  • The disk space will run out, especially if the internal storage of the tablet or PC/laptop is small in volume (device models in the lower price range).

Antiviruses prevent Windows from updating

The influence of antiviruses on Windows updates is explained by conflicts between a third-party antivirus (Kaspersky, ESET Smart Security, etc.) and the Windows Defender component, which was originally built into the OS itself and is updated with it.

Timely updating of anti-virus programs and their databases

It is recommended to use the latest versions of antivirus software. Thus, Kaspersky software requires versions of Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Kaspersky Internet Security and Kaspersky Total Security 2016 or 2017. In addition, you should not forget to update your operating system in a timely manner to prevent Windows update installation failures.

Update your antivirus, regardless of whether it is paid or free

In 2015, Kaspersky Internet Security experienced the following problems when upgrading Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 or installing KIS 2015 on a ready-to-use Windows 10:

  • KIS 2015 did not work on Windows 10 Phone;
  • KIS did not interact with the Microsoft Edge browser;
  • Without the Zero Day Patch component and the Device Guard function, protection against network attacks, advanced heuristics, and RAM checking did not work.

Now these problems have been resolved.

It happens that Windows 10 updates are installed successfully, but the antivirus malfunctions. In these cases, it is worth updating it rather than waiting for new updates for your operating system.

Effect of antivirus on Windows 10 firewall settings

Any antivirus can disable the Windows 10 firewall, without which updates will no longer be installed, since the “Windows Firewall” and “Automatic Updates” components have been interconnected since the days of Windows XP. But the antivirus can be configured so that it does not add pre-installed Windows applications and system components to the list of blocked programs, which may include a built-in firewall.

To re-enable the firewall, do the following:


If Windows Firewall does not respond at all, then the Windows Firewall service is disabled. Do the following:


It is also possible that the firewall will turn on only after the third-party antivirus program is completely removed.

Radical measures to resolve the conflict between antivirus and OS updates

If you cannot resolve the conflict between the antivirus and updates, there are two ways:

  • abandon third-party antiviruses altogether, relying on Windows Defender (“Windows Defender”) and OS updates. After all, Windows Defender is already 10 years old; it was developed along with Windows Vista and is designed to complement the Windows Firewall, which has existed since the days of Windows XP. Since then it has been modernized and updated several times. Install all cumulative updates and patches related to ridding the user of online threats;
  • go through all the antivirus programs (there are more than a dozen of them), without focusing on products specifically from Kaspersky Lab or Avast, and find a conflict-free antivirus package. This is the most difficult, but also the most advanced way to solve the problem.

Some laptops with Windows Vista installation discs came with MCAfee Virus Scan antivirus - a utility that complemented the capabilities of Windows Defender at the level of OS protection against network attacks, and a package of general fixes for Windows Vista. All these tools are updated and compatible with Windows 10, try them out.

Video: is antivirus needed in Windows 10

Not enough disk space to update Windows

This problem affects lower-end tablets and netbooks that have only 16 or 32 GB of memory (small HDD/SSD storage).


SD cards and flash drives of 64 and 128 GB, installed in PCs in the lower price range, exceed the built-in media in volume

As an example, update Windows 10 to build 1607.


Windows 10 updates take a while to download and install

Windows 10 will report a lack of free space and recommend “unloading” the main drive or connecting another one (except for the USB-DVD-RW drive).


Windows 10 won't install updates if there isn't enough free space on your disk

Windows does not collect outdated updates, cluttering the main disk, but replaces some with newer ones, released to replace or in addition to the old ones.

At the same time, free space on the main disk can be either freed up or reduced within small limits.


To be able to record all previous system data in case of a rollback, use additional disks and flash drives. Do the following:


You now have a fully working Windows 10 system with all patches and additions installed.

The system information indicates the update version (code)

If the update version code has not changed to the one you updated, then the process was unsuccessful. Look for another reason for refusal.

Video: How to prepare drive C for downloading new Windows 10 updates

Windows 10 updates won't install

There are several reasons and types of this problem.

Windows updates are downloaded but not installed

  • Starting with Windows XP, the automatic update setting was reduced to four values:
  • automatic download, but selective (manual) installation;
  • automatic search, but manual download and installation;

    • a complete ban on all activities.

    The second option is the most irrational. Why download something that will not be installed and will soon become outdated, because update packages are released monthly and stably, and a significant part of them is defense against network threats.


    This option should be removed altogether.

    In Windows 10, you cannot refuse some updates unless you use the Command Prompt, Registry Editor, or Windows Local Group Policy Editor settings. In the standard settings, called from the main menu, there is only automatic and delayed installation of updates. Do the following:


    Update kb3213986 is not installed

    This is a cumulative update that increases the Windows 10 build version to 14393.223. As of July 2017, it is considered obsolete. If you were unable to install this update, try its corrected and updated version kb3197356.

    kb3213986 is a continuation of the kb3206632 update, without which it will simply not be possible to install kb3213986. To view the list of installed updates, do the following:

    1. Right-click on the “Start” button and select “Programs and Features” from the menu that opens. Open Windows Programs and Features to get to updates
    2. The installed programs window will open, click on the “View installed updates” link.
      The list of installed updates will allow you to track the problematic ones among them
    3. The window that opens will indicate which updates were installed and when.
      Using the list of successful updates, you can calculate those that failed during installation.

    This way you can “find out” the problem that caused this or that update to fail, and send this information to Microsoft.

    Whatever the update header code is - be it kb3213986 or kb9999999 - the problem in half of the cases lies in previous updates installed before the current one. Windows is not just a system, but a system with delicate relationships that are disrupted due to non-compliance with the installation sequence of programs and add-ons specified in the description of each update.

    The following measures may help:

    • “rollback” Windows 10 to one of the previous dates in the recovery calendar;
    • resetting Windows 10 to the original settings (those in the .iso image from which the installation was carried out);
    • reinstalling Windows 10;
    • clearing uninstalled updates from the cache.

    Try downloading and installing the “wrong” update again. Most likely, the problem will be resolved.

    Windows 10 March 2017 Update won't install

    Not only Windows 10, but also versions of Windows XP/2003/8 that were closed for “updates” were supposed to receive Microsoft update 17-010, developed against the latest sensational virus - the WannaCry ransomware ransomware.


    The WannaCry ransomware encrypts all data on the computer and demands a certain amount of money to decrypt it.

    Windows versions not supported by update MS17-010:

    • Windows 8;
    • Windows XP SP3;
    • Windows XP SP2 64-bit;
    • Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems;
    • Windows Vista;
    • Windows Server 2008;
    • Windows XP Embedded;
    • Windows Server 2003;
    • Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition.

    If your OS version does not support MS17–010, then there are two options:

    1. Use update kb4012598.
    2. Change the OS version to any of these:
      • Windows Vista Service Pack 2;
      • Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2;
      • Windows 7 Service Pack 1;
      • Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1;
      • Windows 8.1;
      • Windows Server 2012;
      • Windows Server 2012 R2;
      • Windows RT;
      • Windows 10;
      • Windows Server 2016.

    Other reasons, as previously noted, are so unique that they can only be resolved on site with the direct support of Microsoft.

    Windows 10 can't complete update

    It happens that the user downloaded the updates, the installation began successfully, but the attempt to update ended with Windows “rolling back” due to some errors.


    If the update ended with a Windows rollback, other batch files are required

    Do the following:


    Now, when you install the same update again, the failure will disappear.

    Windows 10 stopped updating

    The cause could be a software or hardware failure, an improper shutdown, or a sudden Windows reset. The root of the problem is corruption of settings due to incorrect completion of the Windows registry, disk errors, etc.

    Fixing Windows 10 Update using a wizard

    Try the standard troubleshooting wizard first.

    1. Follow the path: “Start” - “Control Panel” - “Troubleshooting” - “System and Security” - “Windows Update”.
      Windows Troubleshooter fixes Update errors
    2. Launch Windows 10 Update.
    3. Click the "Advanced" button.
      Click on the "Advanced" button to open additional OS troubleshooting settings
    4. Make sure that automatic error correction is active, click on the link to run with administrator rights.
      Perform troubleshooting as an administrator
    5. Wait until Windows update troubleshooting finishes.
      Troubleshooting your computer may take several minutes or more
    6. Close the program when it finishes fixing problems.
      Quit the Windows 10 Troubleshooter if the problems are resolved

    If this doesn't help, try solving the problem using Command Prompt.

    Fixing Windows 10 Update using Command Prompt

    1. Launch Windows Command Prompt with administrator rights.
    2. Enter these commands one after the other:
    3. Register 25–36 DLLs in the registry. Their numbers may vary depending on the build of Windows. If one fails or is not found, move on to the next one. Each file is opened using the registry handler regsvr32.exe. List of DLL files that need to be registered:
    4. Empty the update cache on drive C by entering the commands “rmdir %systemroot%/SoftwareDistribution /S /Q” and “rmdir %systemroot%/system32catroot2 /S /Q”.
      To properly clear the update cache, follow the sequence of entering commands
    5. Restart previously interrupted Windows 10 update services by entering the commands:
    6. Reset WinSock (network settings) by entering the commands:
      • "ipconfig /flushdns";
      • "netsh winsock reset";
      • "netsh winsock reset proxy".
    7. Close Command Prompt and restart Windows 10.

    Most likely, the first Windows update will be successfully downloaded and installed.

    Other Windows 10 update errors

    There are a number of errors that can be corrected using the following methods.

    Error 0xC1900101

    This is an error installing a driver with different attributes:

    • 0xC1900101 - 0x20004;
    • 0xC1900101 - 0x2000c;
    • 0xC1900101 - 0x20017;
    • 0xC1900101 - 0x30018;
    • 0xC1900101 - 0x3000D;
    • 0xC1900101 - 0x4000D;
    • 0xC1900101 - 0x40017.

    To solve you need:

    1. Update all your drivers.
    2. Disable devices that are no longer needed.
    3. Check for erroneous (under-installed or not installed at all) devices in Windows Device Manager.
    4. Temporarily remove third-party antiviruses that interfere with the operation of devices for which driver installation ended with error 0xC1900101.
    5. Maintain drive C (clean, defragment, check disk).
    6. Fix Windows 10 system files (installation media required).

    Errors 0xC1900208 - 0x4000C

    The reason is the presence of programs that are incompatible with Windows 10 and its latest updates. Remove these questionable applications and try updating Windows again.

    The update is not applicable on this PC

    All (or some of them) important and critical updates were not installed. Check which ones and install them. Try installing this update, most likely the issue will be resolved.

    Updates are installed but not configured

    You need an update code that was unable to be configured - it is logged in Windows 8.1 or Windows 10. Please submit this code by filing an issue on the Microsoft website.

    Video: Windows 10 update errors with codes and how to resolve them

    Whatever the problem with Windows updates, you can handle it successfully. The main thing is to remember that the more complex the problem, the more comprehensive the approach.

    Operating system updates are necessary to keep it in optimal condition for comfortable work. In Windows 10, the update process itself requires virtually no user interaction. All important changes in the system that relate to safety or ease of use take place without the direct participation of the user. But there is a possibility of problems occurring in any process, and Windows updating is no exception. In this case, human intervention will be necessary.

    Problems updating the Windows 10 operating system

    A variety of problems may arise when installing updates. Some of them will be expressed in the fact that the system will immediately require updating again. In other situations, the error will interrupt the current update process or prevent it from starting. In addition, an interrupted update may even lead to undesirable consequences and require a system rollback.

    If your update doesn't complete, do the following:

    And now that your system is safe, it’s worth finding out what was causing the problems and trying to correct the situation.

    Update unavailable due to antivirus or firewall

    Any installed antivirus, if configured incorrectly, can block the Windows update process. The easiest way to check is to simply disable this antivirus while checking. The process of disabling it depends on your antivirus program, but it is usually not difficult.

    Almost any antivirus can be disabled via the tray menu

    1. Disabling the firewall is another matter entirely. Of course, you shouldn’t disable it forever, but you may need to pause it to install the update correctly. To do this, do the following:

      Press Win+X to open the Quick Access Toolbar. There, find and open the “Control Panel” item.

    2. Select Control Panel from the Quick Access Menu

      Among other Control Panel items is “Windows Firewall”. Click on it to open its settings.

    3. Open Windows Firewall in Control Panel

      On the left side of the window there will be various settings for this service, including the ability to disable it. Select it.

    4. Select "Turn Windows Firewall on or off" in its settings

      In each section, set “Disable Firewall” and confirm the changes.

    After disconnecting, try updating Windows 10 again. If it is successful, it means that the reason was indeed the restriction of network access for the update program.

    Unable to install update due to lack of space

    The update files must be downloaded to your computer before installation. Therefore, you should never fill your hard drive space to capacity. If the update was not downloaded due to lack of space, you need to free up space on your drive:

    1. First of all, open the Start menu. There is a gear icon there that you need to click on.

      From the Start menu, select the gear symbol

    2. Then go to the "System" section.

      In Windows Settings, open the System section

    3. There, open the “Storage” tab. In "Storage" you can track how much space you have free on which disk partition. Select the partition on which you have Windows installed, because this is where updates will be installed.

      Go to the “Storage” tab in the system partition

    4. You will receive detailed information about what exactly is occupied by the space on your hard drive. Review this information and scroll down the page.

      You can explore what your hard drive is doing through Storage

    5. Temporary files can take up a lot of space and can be deleted directly from this menu. Select this section and click "Delete temporary files."

      Find the “Temporary Files” section and delete them from “Storage”

    6. Most likely, most of your space is taken up by programs or games. To remove them, select the “Programs and Features” section in the Windows 10 Control Panel.

      Select Programs and Features from Control Panel

    7. Here you can select all the programs you do not need and remove them, thereby freeing up space for updating.

      Using the Uninstall or Change Programs utility, you can remove unnecessary applications

    Even a major Windows 10 update shouldn't require too much free space. However, for the correct operation of all system programs, it is advisable to leave at least twenty gigabytes free on your hard or solid-state drive.

    Video: instructions for clearing space on your hard drive

    Video: How to prepare drive C for downloading new Windows 10 updates

    It's good if the cause of the problem is known. But what if the update downloads successfully but fails to install without any errors. Or even the download does not go well, but the reasons are also unclear. In this case, you should use one of the methods to correct such problems.

    Fixing problems with updating through the official utility

    Microsoft has developed a special program for one task - fixing any problems with Windows updates. Of course, this method cannot be called completely universal, but the utility can really help you in many cases.

    To use it, do the following:

    1. Open the Control Panel again and select the “Troubleshooting” section there.

      Open Troubleshooting in Control Panel

    2. At the very bottom of this section you will find the option “Troubleshooting problems using Windows Update.” Click on it with the left mouse button.

      At the bottom of the Troubleshoot window, select Troubleshoot using Windows Update

    3. The program itself will start. Go to the "Advanced" tab to make some settings.

      Click on the "Advanced" button on the first screen of the program

    4. You should definitely choose to run with administrator rights. Without this, such a check will most likely be of no use.

      Select "Run as administrator"

    5. And then press the “Next” button in the previous menu.
    6. The program will automatically search for certain problems in Windows Update. The user is only required to confirm their correction in the event that a problem is actually discovered.

      Wait until the program detects certain problems

    7. Once the diagnostics and fixes are completed, you will receive detailed statistics about the corrected errors in a separate window. You can close this window and after restarting the computer, try to update again.

      You can review the resolved issues in the diagnostic completion window

    Manually downloading Windows 10 updates

    If all your problems are related exclusively to Windows Update, then you can download the update you need yourself. There is an official update catalog specifically for this opportunity, from where you can download them:


    Make sure updates are enabled on your computer

    Sometimes a situation may arise that there are no problems. It's just that your computer is not configured to automatically receive updates. Check it:


    Windows update version kb3213986 is not installed

    Cumulative update package version kb3213986 was released in January of this year. It includes many fixes, such as:

    • fixes problems connecting multiple devices to one computer;
    • improves the background operation of system applications;
    • eliminates many Internet problems, in particular problems with the Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Explorer browsers;
    • many other fixes that improve system stability and fix bugs.

    And, unfortunately, errors may also occur when installing this update package. First of all, if the installation is unsuccessful, Microsoft experts advise deleting all temporary update files and downloading them again. This is done as follows:


    Another cause of problems with this update is outdated drivers. For example, an old driver for a motherboard or other hardware. To check this, you should open the “Device Manager” utility:

    1. To open it, you can use the Win+R key combination and enter the command devmgtmt.msc. After that, confirm the entry and the device manager will open.

      Enter the command devmgtmt.msc into the Run window

    2. In it you will immediately see devices for which drivers are not installed. They will be marked with a yellow exclamation mark or labeled as an unknown device. Be sure to install drivers for such devices.

      Install drivers for all unknown devices in Device Manager

    3. In addition, check other system devices.

      Be sure to update all drivers for system devices if Windows update fails

    4. The best way is to right-click on each of them and select Update Drivers.

      Right-click on the device and select "Update Driver"

    5. In the next window, select to automatically search for updated drivers.

      Select to automatically search for updated drivers in the next window

    6. If a newer version is found for the driver, it will be installed. Repeat this process for each of your system devices.

    After all this, try installing the update again, and if the problem was in the drivers, then you will no longer encounter this update error.

    Problems with March Windows updates

    March 2017 also saw some issues with updates. And if you can't install some of the versions now, check to see if they were released in March. Thus, the update to version KB4013429 may not be installed at all, and some other versions will cause errors in the operation of the browser or video playback programs. In the worst case scenario, these updates can cause serious problems with your computer.

    If this happens, then you need to restore the computer. It's not that hard to do:


    Your best bet is to simply not install unstable builds. There are now many versions of Windows that do not contain critical errors, and the likelihood of problems occurring during their installation is much less.

    Video: Fixing various Windows 10 update errors

    How to avoid problems when installing a Windows update

    If you encounter problems updating frequently, then you may be doing something wrong yourself. Make sure to avoid common Windows 10 upgrade pitfalls:


    Usually the cause of the problem is on the user's side. By following these simple tips, you can avoid critical situations with new Windows updates.

    The Windows 10 operating system has stopped updating

    After some errors appear in the update center, the operating system may refuse to update again. This means that even if you fix the cause of the problem, you will not be able to update again.

    Sometimes the update error appears over and over again, preventing you from installing it

    In this case, you need to use diagnostics and system file recovery. You can do this as follows:

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    Android update doesn't arrive over the air? Is it possible to update the device, is there a new official firmware for it, and how can I install it myself? You will learn the answers to all these questions from this article.

    It seems that updating Android is the simplest action that even a person who does not understand the system can handle. In general, this is true, but there are several important nuances that even many professionals have not heard about.

    How do smartphones and tablets receive updates?

    Users often wonder: how often do updates come? Unfortunately, there is no universal answer - it all depends on your manufacturer. Only gadgets from the Google Nexus line are updated regularly and in a timely manner.

    It is simply impossible to update all other devices in such a short time - you need to wait until the manufacturers create their firmware based on the new version of Android, test them and only then start updating. Typically this process can take from 1 month to six months.

    Often, many versions are simply “skipped”, that is, the device does not receive everything in order: for example, not Android 5.0, 5.1, 5.1.1 and 6.0, but only 5.0 and then 6.0. You must understand that each manufacturer has to support up to 30 models at the same time, and purely physically, company developers cannot have time to roll out new updates for each smartphone or tablet.

    How long will it take for your gadget to be updated? Only the manufacturer knows the answer to this question. It is impossible to predict this when choosing a new device. It is logical that the more popular the model, the more advantageous it is in terms of updates. It is beneficial for the manufacturer to satisfy a larger number of users, so that they, in turn, remain loyal to the brand and buy its products again next time.

    But how can you find out about the release of new system updates for your smartphone or tablet before the corresponding notification appears on the device? Just follow thematic sites, forums or groups on social networks, and also check the manufacturer’s official website for new images for manually updating the device (this process is described later in this article).

    Checking and installing Android updates

    After the announcement of a system update, it may not arrive to you immediately. Typically this process takes from 2-3 days to 2 weeks. The fact is that the manufacturer sends out updates gradually, so it turns out that your friend with the same smartphone received an update instantly, but it only reached you after some time.

    When it’s your device’s turn, a new Wi-Fi connection will prompt you to receive a notification asking you to update the system.

    Select System Update.

    Click the "Check for updates" button.

    And if an OTA update is available for the device, the “Download” button will appear.

    System Update will download to your phone or tablet, after which you will need to click on “Restart and install”.

    The installation process will begin, after which the device will reboot with the updated system.

    How to speed up (force) receiving OTA updates

    If the owners of your device have updated for a long time, and you still receive an update, you can resort to a method that few people know about.

    Go to Settings → Applications → All tab. Open Google Services Framework. Select the "Erase data" option.

    After that, check again for updates according to the instructions above and most likely you will be pleasantly surprised. Sometimes it doesn't work the first time, and sometimes it takes several minutes before the OTA update appears.

    How to update Android manually

    In order not to wait for an update over the air (and it happens that it doesn’t arrive at all), I recommend installing the official firmware manually via Recovery.

    First, a ZIP archive with this very firmware must be downloaded from the manufacturer’s official website to a smartphone, tablet and placed in any convenient place in memory. After that, go to the Recovery menu and follow the instructions.

    1. To enter the Recovery Menu, first turn off the device.

    2. Then turn it on, but simultaneously hold down certain key combinations. Depending on the manufacturer, this combination differs, but the most common are (in general, it is better to find information on the Internet on how to enter Recovery on your model):

    • Volume up + power button
    • Volume down + power button
    • Volume up/down + power button + “Home”
    • Volume up + volume down + power button

    Navigation through Recovery (if it is not touch-sensitive) is carried out using the volume keys, and selection is made using the Power/Lock button.

    The names of the options may be slightly different, but I'm sure you can figure it out.

    3. Select “Apply update”.

    4. Then select “Choose from internal storage” if you saved the archive with the firmware in the internal memory or “Choose from sdcard” if on a memory card.

    5. After that, go to the desired folder where you saved the firmware and select it.

    The update installation process will begin.

    Once completed, return to the main Recovery menu and select “Reboot system now”. Your device will reboot with the updated firmware.

    This is how I told you everything you need to know about Android update. If you are interested in any questions on this topic, ask them in the comments.

    Some Windows 7 users are experiencing problems with the standard Update Center operating system. Windows 7 searches for updates endlessly, cannot download them, and continues to look for others.

    A problem like this can cause a lot of trouble. Firstly, the latest patches will not be installed on your computer, which may reduce work efficiency OS. Secondly, while the search is ongoing, CPU and physical memory are heavily loaded. This may not be very noticeable on powerful PCs, but on “weak” ones it is very unpleasant. This article describes what to do if Windows 7 Update can't complete searching for updates.

    Setting up automatic search

    Firstly, you need to completely disable Windows update, which loads the operating system as it goes on endlessly. Subsequently, you will be able fix the problem and activate it back, if you want. But even without updates, Windows still works stably. Many users disable them on purpose and do not experience any problems.

    You will need to do the following:

    This is followed by to restart a computer to stop searching. Now your system will not try to search for new updates. If you need to enable this function, you can do this in the same menu.

    Stopping a service

    In some cases, the above method may not work. For example, when you try to reboot, the computer will spend a long time trying to download and install some kind of patch. And after turning it off and on manually, all settings return to their original state. And accordingly, the endless search for Windows 7 updates will begin again. To fix this problem, you need completely disable the service responsible for the work Update Center.


    After these steps, the search for updates will be completed. To run it, you need to return the service configurations to their original state.

    In some cases, stopping the service and starting it again may solve the problem. Try this before resorting to more complex methods if your computer takes a long time to search for new patches.

    Correcting errors in system files

    Often such problems arise as a result damage to important system files. This may occur as a result system failures, actions of virus programs, incorrect installation of previous updates and so on.

    In Windows OS there is special utility, with which you can automatically find and correct such errors. It does not have a GUI, so users need to launch the system command prompt to use it.

    This is done as follows:


    If you want to copy this line, you must use the context menu by right-clicking inside the window. The Ctrl + V combination in the console does not work.

    After that Windows will scan all system files. All detected errors will be corrected. After this, you should restart your computer and start searching for updates again. If the process is still too slow- need to search other ways to solve the problem.

    Microsoft has released special update for their operating systems, patching Windows Update, which endlessly searches for updates. Download links are located on the official website of the developer, so you can download the patch without resorting to services Update Center.

    • For owners 32-bit version Windows - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=49542
    • For Windows with 64-bit architecture - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=49540

    You need select the interface language of your OS and click on the red Download button. Then just run the downloaded file, wait for the installation to complete and restart your computer. In most cases, this patch solves all problems that arise.

    Updates KB3020369 and KB3172605

    If the previous solution did not help, then you should update the seven by installing two more updates, rebooting the computer between their installations. This method was suggested by several of our readers and it really helps.

    Microsoft Troubleshooter

    Another way to solve the problem is to use the Microsoft Troubleshooting Tool. Its action is somewhat similar to “sfc /scannow”, with the difference that it was created specifically for Update Center and can solve a significantly larger number of problems. Besides, it has a graphical interface, which makes it easier for users unaccustomed to working in the console.

    Do the following:


    Wait until the operating system scan is completed. If the utility detects any problems, it will report it and automatically apply fixes.

    We hope this article helped eliminate the endless search for updates to the seventh version of Windows, significantly speeding up your computer and making it much more stable.

    Video on the topic

    Many novice users root their Samsung device and then wonder why they are deprived of official software updates? This situation occurs all the time. When checking for updates, the following error message appears on the screen: “Your device has changed. Are there any updates? A situation arises in which it is impossible to get everything at once. You will either have to get used to living without official firmware updates, or give up root rights and return the gadget to factory settings, losing all individual settings and data.

    For those who have chosen the option of officially updating the system “over the air”, we offer simple step-by-step instructions, developed for Samsung Galaxy line:

    1. Make sure that the antivirus, if there is one on the device, is disabled.

    2. Download and install from Samsung KIES.


    3. Go to the KIES program, select the “” tab at the top Facilities", and in it " Firmware update and initialization».

    4. Then enter the model of your gadget and its serial number into the pop-up windows (S/N can be found in “Settings” by going through the chain "Settings” -> “About the device” -> “State” -> “Serial number"). For Galaxy S4 and other smartphones, enter the device model as “GT-I9500”.


    5. Next, follow the steps that the assistant tells you. Depending on the device model and Internet speed, the process takes from 20 minutes to an hour.

    At the end of the procedure, you will have a pristine device in your hands with the latest firmware version for your region. You have lost your Root rights, but you have regained the ability to receive official operating system updates over the air (via OTA).