The sensational new product from Microsoft has already managed to awaken significant interest on the Internet so that many rushed to order it. They say that gaming performance will increase by 50%, and all updates to your favorite programs will occur automatically. But everything is not so simple, because the new operating system does not arrive immediately. First, it must be adapted and sent over the Internet to the customer’s computer. Let's say a user has read a lot of articles about Windows 10 on the Internet and still... After the presentation, our hero was asked to go through three steps:
- Reserve the system.
- Wait for the update and install.
- Enjoy the new operating system.
Everything would be fine, but it stalled at the second point, and the update to Windows 10 simply does not arrive. There are typical reasons for such an unpleasant situation.
Wrong version
For users of the iconic product, certain rules have been established that allow... So, you need to own an activated version of the Windows operating system, either the 7th generation or the 8.1 generation. This is a mandatory requirement that must be met. If it is not completed, you will have to buy a new license. If everything is in order, then the update is available completely free of charge, and the programs he once purchased are left for the user. But there is one exception: if they are incompatible with Windows 10, then you will have to say goodbye to them until the developers make additions specifically for the new operating system. And there are versions of Windows operating systems for which backup is not available at all. In this situation, you will have to do a clean installation from USB and buy an installation key.
This policy was not thought out in vain. The thing is that the purchase of Windows 8 series occurred only by 20%. That is, only 20% of all consumers using Microsoft products decided to switch to Eight. Others remained on the 7th generation, or decided to use the wildest option and install Windows XP on their computer. Since Microsoft employees also want to eat lobster, the situation with sales of the 8 Series has strained them, to put it mildly. Now a version has been released that is installed free of charge for owners of the 7th and 8th generations in order to awaken their interest in the company’s new products. We will see in the distant future whether such a move will help.
No automation of updates
Like everything in this world, some things may be missed in the operating system. For example, the lack of automation of the Update Center in Windows. That is, a new update has already been released to the world, but your operating system is not updated due to the lack of such settings. To do this, you need to find the Update Center (go to Start and type Update Center in the search) and go through all the points. There is also a special Update Log, which regularly records which software additions have arrived and been installed. If nothing is updated, then it is better to correct this situation immediately.
Update Center is the cornerstone of automatic installation of Windows 10. The idea behind the developers is that the user simply clicks on the tiles in the lower right corner and waits for their system to be checked for compliance with dozens of requirements. Unfortunately, for many, Update Center is simply disabled, so it cannot run all the Microsoft add-ons that fix vulnerabilities.
No license
The most interesting thing is when there is no reason at all for Windows to be updated to the latest version. After all, manufacturers who offer automatic system updates think that users use exclusively licensed software. By the way, the top ten itself regularly checks not only the legality of using programs, but also everyone in general. An illegal request to install tens concerns those users who used a non-version of Windows generations 7 and 8. There are several ways out:
- The first is to activate the operating system.
- The second is to buy a new license.
Why don't many people like the second option? Because it's paid. But, you need to pay extra for new technologies. After all, developers have no need to work for the benefit of the entire planet in the style of volunteers. No money for software products - no resources for new developments. So we need to think about maybe sponsoring these brave guys who are trying so hard to make our lives better.
School network
Yes, if the computer is connected to a network that belongs to a school or any other educational institution, then the update will not download. Why did they decide this? Well, that's it. This is exactly the decision that the owners of Microsoft made in view of the 50% discount for all educational institutions, including schools.
Resume
So, typical problems like why the update hasn’t arrived can be solved by simply re-downloading it in the Update Center. The computer downloads all the improvements that eliminate defects and holes in the operating system. If such a procedure does not help, then it is worth thinking about whether these are necessary at all? If yes, then the internet is full of manual methods to solve such problem. For example:
- You need to open notepad and enter the code.
- Afterwards, it is advised to save what you received in notepad to the file ReserveWin10.cmd.
- Then you should open the CMD command line in administrator mode and enter the command C:/Temp/ReserveWin10.cmd.
This command runs a system compliance check for Windows 10. But is it worth running third-party code on your dear and beloved computer? Everyone decides for themselves.
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Recently, some operating system users have begun to complain that they are not receiving an update to Windows 10. To be honest, these are very dubious complaints. After all, people often try to fight operating system updates rather than download them. Let's try to understand whether it's worth getting upset if the Windows 10 update doesn't work. It's also worth figuring out what you need to do if you decide to "update" yourself.
Benefit or harm
But first, let's try to understand whether you really need to be upset if updates for the operating system do not arrive. It's no secret that Microsoft now has a lot of problems and shortcomings. So, users often try their best to disable updates and messages prompting them to update.
Thus, we can say that we should really rejoice at the absence of messages from the Update Center. Why? If you do not receive an update to Windows 10, then you do not risk sooner or later being left without the operating system to which you are accustomed. So if you are not planning to use innovations from Microsoft, it is better not to panic and calm down. If you wish, you can always download the update package for Windows 10 from the World Wide Web, and then carry out all the manipulations manually.
When problems arise
Now it’s worth thinking about - why aren’t updates coming? The cause of this phenomenon can be anything. From the slightest system failure to major problems with the operating system. But users most often note several fairly simple and not particularly dangerous reasons why the update to Windows 10 does not arrive.
These include the old version of the system, for example. So, owners of Windows older than Windows 7 cannot use automatic updates. In general, not at all and under no circumstances. Everything will have to be done manually, independently.
Another reason is a system failure. Fixes very quickly and easily. But more on that a little later.
Besides everything else, if a pirated version of the software is installed on your computer, then you can only hope that the update will not appear on its own. Some version builders often simply disable this feature. This is very convenient for "pirates". You won’t have to think about how to fix the situation once again.
If you have an operating system in which there is no backup at all, then you don’t need to rely on it. It is excluded. As is the case with later versions of Windows: there is no way to fix the situation.
What to do
But what should you do if you don’t receive an update to Windows 10? To be honest, there are several options for the development of events. If this kind of behavior was caused by a failure or error in the operating system, then restarting the Update Center is sufficient. Didn't help? Then use this service to check for all updates yourself, download and install them. The problem will be solved.
In addition, practice shows that sometimes, if an update to Windows 10 does not arrive, it is necessary to update the drivers on your computer. It helps, but rarely. Often, just working a little with the Update Center is enough.
In the case of pirated copies of Windows, it is better not to experiment. Leave everything as it is. And if you need to update, you will have to buy a licensed copy of the operating system. Or download a pirated version of Windows 10.
DIY
True, if you don’t want to rack your brains over automatically updating the operating system, you can carry out the entire process manually. This is the method that is used if there are older versions of Windows on the computer.
What will you need? Download a special update package to your computer from the official Microsoft website, install the Media Creation Tool application, and then use it to carry out the entire process. Or create an installation disk. Sometimes you have to purchase a licensed copy of Windows 10 directly from the store. That's all. As you can see, it's not that difficult to fix the situation if you know where to start.
An update for Windows 10 called October 2018 Update has been released. Many doubted that it would happen at all on October 2nd, even me, but nevertheless, it happened. If I'm not mistaken, the build wasn't even in the Release Preview branch, but the release took place. Correct me if this is not true.
However, the update is already available and today I will tell you how to officially update to the October update. Yes, this is another update guide.
So, the first and fastest way is to update via Windows Update. So go to the Settings application -> Update & Security -> Windows Update and click on the Check for updates button. If the result is positive, then there will be a notification about build 1809. Although the system should eventually find and install it itself.
But it happens that the update is simply not found. This is most likely due to the fact that Microsoft's servers are currently heavily loaded, so the update will not be available to you yet, or some internal error prevents you from updating. Then you can use other methods.
So, go to the Microsoft website using this link and download the Update Assistant tool by clicking on the “Update Now” button. After that, the Windows 10 Upgrade application will download, which will allow you to update to version 1809.
You can also download the Media Creation Tool utility on the same website, which will not only allow you to update to the October 2018 Update, but will also allow you to get the official ISO image of the update and immediately burn it to a flash drive if you select the “Create installation media” menu item. It's very simple.
You can also mark the update using the Windows Insider program. That is, in order to update, you will need to become an insider and then exit this program. The method is not bad, but for most it will definitely not be in demand, especially since the applications above solve all your problems.
In general, successful update!
Problems can arise in any technical system for various reasons, which is why users receive requests that Windows 10 is not updated. The nature of the difficulties can be expressed by the complete absence of updates or stopping their download at a certain stage of the download. Before solving a problem, it is necessary to understand why it arose and what is its cause. Then a more effective solution can be found if the root cause is identified.
The problem usually manifests itself in the absence of an invitation to download the update or code 80240020 appears - an error when updating Windows 10. The latest versions of the Microsoft program were developed in such a way that the update occurred with minimal user interaction and did not affect the operation of the entire server system. However, the Windows 10 update error exists, and individual cases confirm this.
Causes of failures
Updating the software can be from older versions of W7 or W8 and installing new types of W10 itself. Users have problems in both cases. Freezing can occur for at least four reasons:
- The update does not arrive. The “Multiple Location Updates” function may be turned on; it needs to be turned off, since according to Microsoft’s decision, this situation is unacceptable and there will be no Windows 10 update. Disable path: Update and security - advanced settings - disable. You can now enable searching for updates if required.
- There is no automatic update for 10586 and 1511. The latest version is downloaded manually in one of two ways: using the Media Creation Tool utility, you can download it without paying from the Microsoft website, launch it and turn on the “Update now” button. Another method involves creating a bootable flash drive (disk) using a Windows 10 ISO file. After this, the new version can be superimposed on the old program by clicking “setup.exe”.
- Windows 7 cannot be updated to 10. That is, the installed program must have Service Pack 1 - without it, the update will not arrive. W7 or W8 must be legal and valid.
- The Windows 10 update cannot proceed due to changes in Microsoft's terms. We are talking about version 10586, as it should be launched. Initially, we followed the recommendation to update manually through an ISO image, but today the rules have changed, and those who did not have time to install W10 must install the RTM version. After performing this step, Windows Update will install all new versions.
You can do without the Update Center by performing the operation manually through the update catalog on the Microsoft page.
Another way is to use someone else's utility, such as Windows Update Minitool.
Fix error 80240020
First, you should make sure that there is enough space on the server disk with the W7 program to add a new version: there should be at least 16 GB of free space, and in some cases - 50. If there is space, but W10 does not download and the error appears again, then in W7 you need to enter the command Wuauclt.exe /updatenow in the Run cell and turn on the Enter key. If the source program is W8.1, then you can initiate the command line through Start.
When these steps did not help and update error 80240020 is displayed again, you should try downloading a new version using a utility from Microsoft. After launching the assistant, W10 will begin to boot and the installation disk will be created without performing any additional steps.
You can create this disk yourself, for which you need to insert the flash drive into the slot and turn on the required file by double pressing the key.
In the window that opens, click “Next”, then select the version of the operating system to install and the method for saving the installation data, it can be a flash drive or an ISO file, which can later be transferred to disk. Now “Next” again. Wait until the files are downloaded and the installation media is created, and then press the “Finish” button.
Troubleshooting Windows utility
If the installation program freezes when downloading W10 updates, you can try the proprietary Troubleshooting Center utility, it is located in the “Control Panel” (troubleshooting) section of the server. In the “System and Security” header, you need to select the Update Center assistant, which will launch the utility and begin searching for reasons why updates are not downloaded. When you click Next, some fixes will happen automatically, others will require user initiation by confirming the "Apply this fix" command.
At the end of the check (you won’t have to wait long), there will be a report on the completed and unfulfilled corrections.
After closing the utility window, reboot the server and check again whether the W10 settings are updated.
And also on the Control Panel for problems in the “All categories” cell, you can obtain the “BITS Background Intelligent Service” utility. Failures in the operation of this service affect the downloading of updates, the process takes much longer, so it makes sense to run this program to be sure of the result.
Clear W10 update cache
If the user repeatedly downloaded updates, then all installation files were automatically cached so that they could be used repeatedly without additional downloading. At the same time, the size of the cache folder grows, and this leads to the fact that the operating system runs slowly and there is no free space left on the server’s hard drive.
To avoid problems, it is suggested to clear the entire Windows Update cache from W10. The system Disk Cleanup utility does not work 100%; it cannot remove the Windows Update cache completely. But in manual mode you can do a complete cleanup:
- Stop Windows Update. To do this, enter the search command “Service” and run the Services application as an administrator. Find the service to stop and disable it with the right mouse button by clicking “Stop”.
- The command C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\ will help you find the folder where the updated W10 files are stored. It will work after pressing the Enter key. Now you need to go to the Download folder and delete all files. To complete the operation, press the Continue button.
- Now you should go back to the beginning and download the Services application, which is used to update W10, by pressing the Start key. Verify that the Windows Update utility has loaded.
After these manipulations, you need to close the command line and download the updates again. After clearing the cache, they load much faster.
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