Not downloaded updates in Windows 10

The problem with downloading updates is quite common in Windows operating system users 10. The causes of its occurrence may be different, but usually this is due to a failure in the "update center".

Download updates in Windows 10

Updates can be downloaded without the "update center", for example, from the official website or with a third-party utility. But first, it is worth trying to eliminate the problem with standard means.

Method 1: troubleshooting tool

Perhaps a non-test failure, which can be corrected by a special system utility. Typically, malfunctions are solved automatically after scanning. In the end you will be given a detailed report.

1. Clamp Win + X and go to the "Control Panel".



2. Change view view on large icons and find "troubleshooting".



3. In the "System and Security" section, click on "Troubleshooting with ...".



4. A new window will appear. Click "Next".



5. The utility will start searching for errors.



6. Agree to search with administrator rights.



7. After scanning, apply corrections.



8. In the end you will be given a detailed report on the diagnostics.



If the utility does not find anything, you will see the corresponding message.



This remedy is not always effective, especially, with more serious malfunctions. Therefore, if the utility did not find anything, but updates are still not loaded, go to the next method.

Method 2: Clearing Update Cache

A failure may occur due to short-lived or incorrectly installed Windows update components 10. One of the solutions is cleaning the update cache using the "command line".

1. Disconnect the Internet connection. To do this, open the tray and find the internet access icon.



2. Now turn off Wi-Fi or other connection.



3. Pinch the Win + X and then open the "Command Prompt (Admin)."



4. Stop the «Windows Update." To do this, type

   Net Stop Wuauserv

   and press Enter. If the message about the impossibility to stop the service, reboot the device, and then repeat all over again.



5. Now turn off the background service command transmission

   Net Stop Bits.



6. Next, navigate to

   C: \ Windows \ SoftWaredistribution \

   and delete all the files. You can hold Ctrl + A, and then clear all key Delete.



7. Now run back to the disabled service teams

   Net Start Bits.

   Net Start Wuauserv

8. Including the Internet and try to download the update.

If the reason for the failure was in the cache files, this method should help. After these manipulations long the computer can be turned off or restarted.

Method 3: Windows Update MiniTool

If neither of the two methods do not help, then it is necessary to use other means. Windows Update MiniTool able to check, download, install, update, and even much more.

Download utility Windows Update MiniTool

1. Download the utility.



2. Now right-click on the file. Choose "Extract All ...".



3. In the new window, click on the "Eject".



4. Open the extracted folder and run the version that suits you at the bit.



Lesson: Define the bit processor

5. Update the list of available downloads.



6. Wait until the search is complete.



7. Select the desired component. In the left pane, locate the tool icons.
   • The first button allows you to check for current updates.
   • The second starts downloading.
   • The third set update.
   • If the component is loaded or installed, the fourth button deletes it.
   • Fifth hides the selected object.
   • Sixth gives a link to the download.

   In our case, it took six tools. Click on it to get a reference to the desired object.



8. To begin, insert the link into a text editor.



9. Highlight, copy and paste it into your browser. Press Enter, so that the page started to load.



10. Download the file.



Now you need to install the CAB-file. This can be done through the "Command Prompt".

1. Call the component context menu, and open the "Properties".



2. In the "General" tab memorize or copy the file location.



3. Now open the "Command Prompt" with administrator privileges.
4. enter

   DISM / Online / Add-Package / PackagePath: "xxx";

   Instead of «xxx» write path to the object's name and extension. For example,

   DISM / Online / Add-Package /PackagePath:"C:\Users\Monday\Downloads\kb4056254_d2fbd6b44a3f712afbf0c456e8afc24f3363d10b.cab ";

   The location and name can be copied with common file properties.



5. Run the command with Enter.
6. Restart the computer.

To run the update in quiet mode with the request to restart, you can use here the following command:

start / wait DISM.exe / Online / Add-Package / PackagePath: xxx / Quiet / NoRestart

where instead of "xxx" is your path.

This method may not seem like the easiest, but if in the whole deal, then you will realize that there is nothing difficult. Windows Update MiniTool Utility provides a direct link to download the CAB-files that can be installed using the "Command Prompt".

Method 4: Configure the limited connectivity

Limited connectivity can affect the downloading of updates. If you do not need this function, then it should be disabled.

1. Hold Win + I and open the "Network and Internet".



2. In the tab «Wi-Fi» locate the "Advanced Settings".



3. Move the slider to the appropriate function in the inactive state.



Limited connection can always activate back into the "parameters" windose 10.

other methods

• If none of the above methods did not help, then try to download updates directly from the official website.

Details: Self loading updates

• Try turning off on the download update third-party antivirus or firewall. Perhaps it is they block the download.

Read more: Disable antivirus

• Check the system for viruses. Malicious software can also be caused.

READ ALSO: Computer check for viruses without antivirus

• If you edited the HOSTS file on the eve, you may have made a mistake and blocked the download addresses. Return the old file settings.

Here were the main options for solving problems with Windows Updates 10 updates. Even if you could not correct the problem with the "Update Center", you can always download the necessary files directly from the official site.