Reply To: Windows Download
by
RachelGomez161999
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about 6 months ago
In reply to Windows Download
Ways to fix-
1. Restart Windows Update Service
Before going further, you should restart the Windows Update service, as it is responsible for updating the Windows when updates are available or downloaded. Therefore, make sure to check if it is running properly. Below are the steps:-
Press Windows + R to open Run Window
Type services.msc and click OK
Opening Services Window
Opening Services Window
Type W on the keyboard to scroll down to Windows update service
Right the Windows Update Service and click Properties
Navigating to Service Properties
Navigating to Service Properties
Select Automatic from the startup type menu
Click Apply, then click Start if the service gets stopped
Restarting Windows Update Service
Restarting Windows Update Service
Then click OK and check if the error gets resolved.
2. Reset Windows Update Registry Keys
There may likely be a chance of corrupted or irrelevant modified registry keys. Therefore, you need to reset the Windows update registry keys to reset all the values to their default.
Download the registry file from here to reset the Windows update registry values
Right-click on it, then click Run
Running Windows Registry File
Running Windows Registry File
Click Yes if asked for the confirmation
Once done, check if the error is fixed.
3. Turn OFF Metered Connection
Metered Connection feature is for those who have a network with a data limit or who want to prevent background downloads. So if the metered connection is turned on, you may not be able to download Windows updates unless you disable the metered connection. Below are the steps:-
Right-click Start Menu and select Settings
Go to Network & Internet and select the Ethernet or WIFI from the left pane
Navigating to Network Properties
Scroll down a little bit and turn off the Metered Connection if enabled
Turning Off Metered Connection
Once done, check if the issue persists.
Greeting,
Rachel Gomez
