Windows 10 can't find updates

[gretianiomoni]

Last windows update was August 28th, 2017 (KB4033637). I haven't been able to find updates since then. I'm stuck. I've tried running the windows update troubleshooter just for kicks, but of course it doesn't work. Do you all know how I can get the new updates?

 

[viveknayyar007]

Hello gretianiomoni

Can you please check and confirm if the Windows Update service is Running?

You can do so by typing SERVICES.MSC in the Cortana search box, opening the Services snap-in and checking the Windows Update service from there. Please make sure to double-click the service and confirm if it's status is Running and its Startup type is set to Automatic.

If that doesn't help, you can Boot Windows in Safe Mode, go to the C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution folder, delete all the contents from the folder, restart PC in Normal Mode and then try checking for updates.

Please report back if further assistance is needed.

 

[gretianiomoni]

Hello gretianiomoni

Can you please check and confirm if the Windows Update service is Running?

You can do so by typing SERVICES.MSC in the Cortana search box, opening the Services snap-in and checking the Windows Update service from there. Please make sure to double-click the service and confirm if it's status is Running and its Startup type is set to Automatic.

If that doesn't help, you can Boot Windows in Safe Mode, go to the C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution folder, delete all the contents from the folder, restart PC in Normal Mode and then try checking for updates.

Please report back if further assistance is needed.

Yes, my update service is running and I cleared the folder. No luck though :/ Any other suggestions?

 

[viveknayyar007]

Hello gretianiomoni

Can you please check and confirm if the Windows Update service is Running?

You can do so by typing SERVICES.MSC in the Cortana search box, opening the Services snap-in and checking the Windows Update service from there. Please make sure to double-click the service and confirm if it's status is Running and its Startup type is set to Automatic.

If that doesn't help, you can Boot Windows in Safe Mode, go to the C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution folder, delete all the contents from the folder, restart PC in Normal Mode and then try checking for updates.

Please report back if further assistance is needed.

Yes, my update service is running and I cleared the folder. No luck though :/ Any other suggestions?

Hello again

Apologies for the delayed response.

If Windows can't update online, you can try Downloading the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool, and then try updating Windows using it.

If even that doesn't work, you can use the Media Creation Tool to download the latest release of Windows 10, Create an Installation USB, and update Windows 10 from there.

Hope this helps.

Cheers!!

 

[Colif]

Tried running the upgrade assistant? its the 1st link on the page above and should help you update win 10 the latest build. Creation tool works as well I guess