"Your device needs the latest security updates"

[magilla666]

I keep getting that message in a popup. I am apparently running an older build of Windows 10 (version 1607) and I need to update it. However, the update always fails and I get "Restoring your previous version of Windows."

I am on the verge of simply sticking in a new HDD and installing Windows on that- not as extreme as it sounds, since I've had a SSD sitting on my desk waiting to be installed for weeks. But I'd still like to see this thing taken care of. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Ah, I've completely uninstalled my AVG antivirus, and it still isn't working. Thanks again.

 

[mazboy]

Yeah, you're a little behind--Win10 is up to v1709. I've had multiple instances where Win10 would no longer update/upgrade properly because it couldn't "jump" between what is installed and what it wanted to install.

The best thing you could do--and you seem prepared to do it--is to install your virgin SSD and download the latest version of Win10 from here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 and install it.

Immediately after the install completes, go to "settings->Update & security->Windows Update->Check for updates" and get all the latest stuff downloaded and installed. Once that’s done, install the latest driver for your discreet GPU (if you have one). Then you can start installing your applications.

 

[magilla666]

Thanks. I was actually planning on sticking the SSD in, making that my boot drive, and leaving everything pretty much intact on my original drive. The SSD just isn't large enough for much besides the OS. I really just wanted faster boot times. Is that a viable solution?

 

[mazboy]

You should have a minimum 128GB boot drive (I prefer 1TB, but a 256GB is a terrific compromise...unless you can afford the 512GB one...). Win10 handles SSDs brilliantly, but you should never let them get more than 85% full (they start acting funny when they get around 90% full, so keep that in mind).

Disconnect all the drives (just remove the SATA data cables) from all the other drives, install the new SSD, and install Win10 (use the latest version from here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10). Immediately after the install completes, go to "settings->Update & security->Windows Update->Check for updates" and get all the latest stuff downloaded and installed. Once that’s done, install the latest driver for your discreet GPU (if you have one). Then you can start installing your applications.

After it's all done, you can reconnect your drives. It will take Win10 a minute to figure out what's going on when you turn the computer back on, so have a little patience. Eventually you'll want to delete the old OS, so try this: https://www.windowscentral.com/how-free-drive-space-after-windows-10-creators-update

 

[boju]

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-update/windows-10-updates-are-stuck-in-download-or/68750ce6-853f-426c-8932-da0870b544f9

Might help. Follow the steps to reset ms update components. But do it in safemode, not all processes can be terminated in normal windows