- Run the Windows update once again: Even if some updates have been downloaded, more updates may still be available for downloading. To check which update is left to be downloaded and then download them, go to Settings , tap Update & Security , click on Windows Update and click on Check for Updates. Proceed to download and then install any new update.
- Detach any external hardware from your computer: Some hardware plugged into your computer is not essential for basic function of the computer. Remove these external hardware and try running the update again to see if the problem can be resolved.
- Update important third party hardware: If you have previously added hardware to your device, you can check for third-party driver updates and installation instructions from the website of the hardware manufacturer. Update any driver, and you can then try running the updates again to check if the issue can be resolved.
- Check for errors on the device manager:
Enter device manager inside the search box on your taskbar, and then click on Device Manager from the prompted result.
In the pop-up window, check any device that has a yellow exclamation mark next to it. (You might need to choose each to see the devices list.) Click on the name of the device.
Click on Action , and then select any of the options: Update driver or Uninstall to fix the errors.
How to stop PC from updating (pausing updates temporarily)
While it is not possible to pause updates completely because updating your Windows helps to keep your computer safe and secure, updates will need to be installed and downloaded eventually, regardless of your update settings. You can pause the updates temporarily from being downloaded and installed by following the steps below. Be reminded that once the pause limit has been exceeded, you will have to install the latest updates before you will be able to pause updates again.
In the October 2020 Update (version 20H2) of the Windows 10, or in version 1809 for Pro Edition or Enterprise Edition, Click Start > Settings >Update & Security >Windows Update . And then select any of the options below;
- Choose “Pause updates for 7 days .”
- Click on “Advanced options .” Then, within the Pause updates section, click on the drop down menu and indicate a date that you want the update to resume.
How to ensure your computer restarts to install updates at a convenient time
To finish installing your update, your computer will need to restart. Windows will attempt to restart your PC when you are not using your computer. If it cannot restart, you will be asked to schedule the restart at a more convenient time. Or you can even schedule the restart at any time you want by following the steps below;
Click “Start ” > “Settings ” >Update & Security >”Windows Update ” > Windows Update .
Click Schedule the restart and select a more convenient time.
Active hours can be set to ensure that automatic restarts is scheduled for updates only and it takes place when you are not using your computer.
How to remove an already installed update
Follow the steps below if you wish to remove any update that you have previously installed;
- Click Start button > navigate to Settings >Update & Security >Windows Update >View Update history and then click on the Uninstall Updates option
- Choose the update that you wish to uninstall and then tap Uninstall.
How to see installed updates
You can view which update has been installed and when the updates was installed from the update history. In addition, you will be able to remove some updates that you think you don’t need, although it is not advisable you remove installed updates unless there is a need for it. To remove installed update, follow the steps below;
Click Start > Settings >Update & Security >Windows Update > Windows Update View Update history
Note: It is recommended that you keep your computer plugged into power source when you are not using it. This way, you can be assured that the computer will complete the update even when updates are installed outside the battery active hours. Windows update don’t necessarily use more battery power than other system processes.
ACTIVATING WINDOWS 10
The purpose of activating Windows 10 is to make sure your copy of Windows 10 is actually authentic and that your copy of Windows has not been used on more devices than the terms of the Microsoft Software License allows.
Checking your activation status
First, you might want to know if your copy of Windows 10 has been activated and linked to your Microsoft account.
It is important that you link your Microsoft account to the Windows 10 license on your computer. Linking the Microsoft account on your computer with your digital license will allow you to reactivate your Windows using the Activation troubleshooter anytime you make a significant change to hardware on your computer.
To check the activation status on your Windows 10, click on the Start button, and then tap Settings > navigate to Update & Security > choose Activation . You will see your activation status listed next to Activation.
Linking Microsoft account on Windows 10
Proceed with the steps below to properly link with your Microsoft account on Windows 10;
Sign in on your computer as an admin in order to add your account. To
