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A Windows update will not install

What to try when an update keeps failing or rolling back.

Updates that fail repeatedly are usually blocked by one of a few things: not enough disk space, a corrupted download, or another update waiting to finish.

  1. Make sure there is several gigabytes of free space on the main drive.
  2. Restart the computer and let it finish any update it starts on the way back up.
  3. Open Settings, then Windows Update, and run the built-in troubleshooter if one is offered.
  4. Note down the error code shown next to the failed update — it narrows the cause considerably.

Send us that error code when you raise a ticket. It is the single most useful detail for this particular problem.

This is general guidance, not a guaranteed fix. The same symptom can have different causes on different machines. If you are unsure about a step, or it does not help, raise a ticket and tell us what you tried.