Microsoft Finally Released windows 10 update version 22H2, to Everyone with a number of new features, security improvements, Bug fixes, and more. Genuine Windows users connected to Microsoft servers will get the upgrade automatically. Or you can manually install/ Upgrade to Windows 10 using upgrade Assistant, a media creation tool. But Some Users reported that they were unable to install windows 10 version 21H2 on their system. Installation reverts to the previous version after a few flashes on the system. Usually, the system reboots without the upgrade. For Some users stuck installs half or 75% of the update and then restarts.
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Fix unable to install Windows 10 update
There are many factors are involved in the download and upgrade process for such a big update, such as minimum system requirements, storage, corrupted SoftwareDistribution folder etc. If you’re also facing issues while upgrading to the Windows 10 update, Here are some applicable solutions for you.
Check system requirements
The very first most important thing you should do when installing any major update for Windows 10 is to check if your current system configuration supports it.
Here are the minimum system requirements to install Windows 10 update version 21H2 :
- Processor: 1GHz or faster processor or SoC
- RAM: 1GB for 32-bit or 2GB for 64-bit
- Hard disk space: 16GB for 32-bit OS or 20GB for 64-bit OS
- Graphics card: DirectX9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver
- Display: 800×600
So, if your computer doesn’t meet the minimums here, it’s about time to upgrade.
Make sure you have enough disk space to download and install the Big update. As you can see from the system requirements above, you need at least 16 GB / 20 GB of free disk space in order to install the November 2021 Update. So, if the installation fails, make sure you have enough space.
Also, make Sure Defer Upgrades option is not set to delay upgrades. You can check this from Settings > Update & security. Then go to the Advanced option, Make sure to set the option for deferring updates to 0.
Check your internet isn’t set to a metered connection. which may block the windows 10 November 2021 Update from installing on their computers. This applies to both WiFi and wired Ethernet connections. Here’s how to disable the metered connection in Windows 10:
- Go to Settings > Network & Internet
- Now, go to Change connection properties
- Toggle Set as metered connection off
Windows 10 is set to download and install updates automatically. But due to some reason if you disabled automatic updates installation makes sure to turn it on. Check Windows update service is running and set to install updates automatically. Also, try to Upgrade using the Official media creation Tool or upgrade Assistant tool. Still having the same issue, Then need to look at the update storage folder ( software distribution folder ) for corrupted files.
Reset Windows Update components
Windows update components, such as Software distribution, Catroot2 Folder Store important update related files. If due to any reason these files get corrupted you may face different issues while download, install upgrade errors. Windows have an update troubleshooting tool that helps to fix different update related problem itself. First, run this Tool and let windows to fix the problem itself. Still having the same problems while upgrade windows try to manually reset windows update components.
- You can run the windows update troubleshooter from settings -> update & security -> Troubleshoot
- click on windows update and then run the troubleshooter.
- This will check and fix the causes which create problems while download and upgrade windows.
- After That Restart windows and try to upgrade.
Still having the same issue try to manually reset the windows update component.
Manually reset windows update component
To manually reset the Windows update components, Open the administrative Command Prompt and type the following commands one-by-one followed by the entering the key.
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
Ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver
That’s All Now Type Command exit to Close the Command Prompt window and reboot the machine. Then after see you can download and upgrade to Windows 10 November 2021 update without any error.
Run the SFC scan
Also, corrupted system files cause different problems, Errors while an upgrade to the windows 10 November 2021 update. Windows have a built-in system file checker tool that helps to scan and restore missing, damaged system files. Even though it’s not specifically meant for resolving update issues, it certainly can help. Here’s how to run this command:
Go to Search, type cmd, right-click Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator. Enter the following command, and press Enter: sfc/scannow
This Will start the scanning process for missing, damaged system files. If found any this will restore them from a special folder located on %WinDir%\System32\dllcache. Wait for the process to complete 100% then after Restart windows and Restart windows. Now again manually Reset the Windows update components and try to upgrade/ Install the windows 10 November 2021 update.
Note: If you are getting Blue screen error while upgrade to windows 10 version 21H2. First, disable Antivirus application if installed, Run SFC utility and DISM command and update Display driver and network adapter driver before check for latest updates or install windows 10 November 2021 update. Or check out Windows 10 BSOD Error ultimate guide.
These are the best working solutions to fix windows 10 installation and upgrade Errors, Windows 10 21H2 Update Installation Stuck, unable to install Windows 10 November 2021 Update etc. I hope after applying these solutions you can smoothly Install upgrade windows 10 feature update without any errors. Still, have any issue, query suggestions feel free to discuss comments below.
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