If you’re experiencing errors during the installation process of Windows, there are several steps you can take to troubleshoot and fix the issue. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to fix common Windows installation errors using Windows updates:
Method 1: Update Your Windows Version
Before proceeding with any update, ensure that your Windows version is up-to-date. You can check for updates by:
- Press the Windows key + I > Settings
- Click on “Update & Security”
- Click on “Windows Update” (if available)
- Look for a list of available updates and select the latest one
Method 2: Roll Back to a Earlier Version
If an update is causing issues, you can roll back to an earlier version:
- Press the Windows key + S > Search
- Type “Windows Update” in the search bar
- Click on the result that says “Update for Windows 10 (x86-x64)”
- Click on the “Download and install” button
- Choose your desired update package
Method 3: Disable Updates
If you don’t want to roll back, but still want to keep your updates up-to-date, you can disable them:
- Press the Windows key + I > Settings
- Click on “Update & Security”
- Click on “Windows Update”
- Uncheck the box next to “Download and install optional features (recommended for Windows 10)”
- Choose the desired update package
Method 4: Use System Restore
System restore can help you revert back to a previous point in time when your installation was successful:
- Press the Windows key + I > Settings
- Click on “Update & Security”
- Click on “Windows Update”
- Click on “Manage available updates” (if available)
- Select “Restore this PC” and choose a date or specific update package
Method 5: Use System Restore through Command Prompt
You can also restore your system using the command prompt:
- Press the Windows key + R > Type
rstrui.cpl
and press Enter
- Click on “Troubleshoot” and then “Advanced options”
- Select “System Protection” and click “Change settings”
- Scroll down to “Restore a different PC” and select your desired restore point
Method 6: Reinstall Windows
If all else fails, you may need to reinstall Windows:
- Press the Windows key + I > Settings
- Click on “Update & Security”
- Click on “Recovery”
- Choose “Get started” under “Remove everything now”
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows again