Windows 10: Windows 10 Home on Dell Inspiron 3847 will not update to 1709

Hi pointofsaleexp. Welcome to the TenForums @pointofsaleexp

First off lets see if we can't stop the download.

Not sure how devices are connected, wi-fi or ethernet.

Start > Setting > Network & Internet > either Ethernet or Wi-fi > click on network name right side. On window that opens set Connection to Metered.

There can be many reasons for the update to fail. This article has some quick fixes to try and a lot of other information.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/win...dy_UpgradeTips

Rather than you downloading this update numerous times I would create a USB key with the update. Go to the Windows Media Creation toll. Download tool, execute tool, do not update this pc, create media, create USB key. It needs to be an 8GB key. (ALL data will be deleted from key.)

Create Bootable USB Flash Drive to Install Windows 10

After you have worked through quick fixes, assuming one or more found issues and fixed them, insert key,navigate to key and double click setup. This is basically an in place repair / upgrade. Note the tips and warnings in tutorial.

Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade

While the process is supposed to be non destructive I always recommend backing up data.

I'm not following your comment "No Clean Install because of licensed software". As you no doubt know Windows can do the unexpected, running setup could, likely won't but could, get you to a place where a clean install is necessary. Wanted to be above board.

Lets see if running the Quick fixes resolves your situation.


Ken