See some of the most common upgrade and installation errors for Windows 10 and Windows 11, and what you can do to try to fix them.

The following list outlines error codes and potential causes associated with Windows Update. Click on the error code to view the detailed troubleshooting steps to resolve.

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When trying to install updates from Windows Update you might receive "Updates Failed, There were problems installing some updates, but we'll try again later" with one of the following errors:

Jan 14, 2025 · At this time, no functional issues have been reported with this update. To ensure your device continues to receive the latest security updates and quality improvements, we …

Jul 8, 2025 · You must restart the computer after you apply this update if any affected files are being used. We recommend that you exit all .NET Framework-based applications before you …

If an update fails to install because of problems related to system files or components, you might see the following message in the Windows Update page in Settings:

Some devices that are running Windows 10 or Windows 11, version 19H1 and above, aren't able to install monthly security updates because of file or metadata corruption within the servicing …

Jun 15, 2024 · This update makes quality improvements to the servicing stack, which is the component that installs Windows updates. Servicing stack updates (SSU) ensure that you …

Jun 15, 2024 · [Multimedia] Fixed: This update addresses an issue where notification sounds didn’t play. Affected sounds included those for on-screen alerts, volume adjustments, and sign …