There have been quite a few users that have received a ‘general update error’ when trying to install the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. Some errors generate codes which make troubleshooting simple. Others do not. For all those others, Microsoft has released the Windows Update Troubleshooter tool.
Fix general update errors trying to install the Windows 10 Anniversary Update
The Windows Update Troubleshooter tool is actually included in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update but that doesn’t help you if you can’t get it installed. If only there was a standalone version of it…
1. Download the Windows Update Troubleshooter tool from Microsoft.
2. Run the tool as an administrator.
3. Select Windows Update and click Next.
4. Select Windows Update and click Next.
5. Allow the tool to complete its work and make any repairs it needs to.
The tool is actually pretty good at picking up any corruptions or file errors that prevents the update from installing. If for some reason it doesn’t work, just delete the download file. Depending on how you have your system set up, you may need to take ownership of it or reboot into Safe Mode to do it.
1. Navigate to ‘C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download’.
2. Delete all of the contents in the folder.
3. Reboot your computer.
Deleting the contents of the download folder forces the process to start again from scratch. This will mean downloading the update again, but will also improve the chances of it succeeding!
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