Operating systems need to be updated regularly to fix bugs and close security holes. Windows 10 update error is now giving users heart attack. When Windows 10 does not update when error codes like 0xa0000400, 0x80070057 and 0x80070005 are common. In that case, the update process just freezes and therefore a message appears saying that the Windows 10 update failed.
Methods to repair failed Windows 10 update
The two main issues that can occur or cause the Windows 10 update to fail are as follows:
Method 1. Run the Microsoft troubleshooter
Microsoft’s troubleshooter is Windows built-in program that can help you fix the update error in the simplest way.
Step 1- Type Troubleshooting in the search box.
Step 2- Once it opens, select View All.
Step 3- Select the Windows Update option.
Step 4- Click Next to continue.
Step 5: Then, click on the option Try troubleshooting as administrator (if applicable).
Step 6- Select the Windows Update option again.
Step 7- Click Next to start the troubleshooting process.
Step 8: Click Close.
Restart your computer and try installing again. And you will see that the error is resolved.
Method 2- Delete update folder
When you upgrade your Windows operating system, all new downloaded files are stored in the folder (C: Windows SoftwareDistribution).
Step 1- Press Win + R to open the Run box and then type the following command> OK.
services.msc
Step 2- Find Windows update service> Right click> Stop.
Step 3- Close the window and you’re done.
Method 3: download Windows updates manually
Step 1- Navigate to the Windows 10 download site. Open it and click the Update Now button.
Step 2- Click to run the “Windows10Upgrade9252.exe” file. Click Save.
Step 3- Click Update Now.
Method 4- Repair system files
Step 1- Open command prompt as administrator.
Step 2- Type the following command and hit Enter
SFC / SCANNOW
Step 4- When the scan is complete> install the Windows 10 Fall Creators update again.
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