problems with windows update after reset/install

For Windows upgrade failures options are:

troubleshoot
reset reset files
reset remove files
clean install
custom install
windows refresh



These are tutorials that can be used instead of troubleshooting upgrade failures:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...covery-options
Run Startup Repair in Windows 10
System Restore Windows 10
Reset Windows 10
Custom Install Windows 10
How to Restore Files from Windows.old Folder in Windows 10
Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade
Clean Install Windows 10
Refresh Windows 10
Upgrade to Windows 10

caffeine said:

Yes, I can boot and do everything I want to do, except getting the install fully updated.(should e version 2004) I don't understand "System Restore from the Repair environment". I have seen nothing worded that way. Please explain.


regards,
caffeine

There are a few ways to run System Restore when Windows is not working correctly.

1. Booted into Windows normally.

2. Booted into Safe Mode.

3. Booted into the Repair environment and accessed from Troubleshoot.

A Windows Update (not "Upgrade") issue (if that is the "only" issue") usually doesn't require resets or reinstalls except in extreme cases.

I usually start with the simplest thing that might work, rather than a protracted run of a bunch of diagnostic tools that may not even be needed.

Your call.

We use the bat scripts in any forum.
They were created by members that troubleshoot BSOD.

zbook said:

For Windows upgrade failures options are:

You did see that the OP said it was a Windows Update issue, not an upgrade issue...

caffeine said:

Yes, I can boot and do everything I want to do, except getting the install fully updated.

These are the same bat files with BSOD removed from the instructions:


1) What are the status of the important computer files:
a) files backed up to another drive or the cloud
b) backed up images saved to another drive or the cloud
c) no backed up files or images > files need to be saved
d) no backed up files or images > files do not need to be saved


2) For all steps / tests make sure images are posted into the thread:

Take Screenshot in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/...re-screenshots
How to Upload and Post Screenshots and Files at Ten Forums


3) For any problems posting images please use share links: one drive, drop box, or google drive

4) Run:

Tuneup.bat

DiskParInfo.bat

LOGS.bat

Get_Powercfg_info.bat

V2 and DM
BSOD - Posting Instructions

For a Windows Update issue?

@OldNavyGuy

There are no restore points available.

zbook For Windows upgrade failures options are:

I have update issues, not upgrade issues.

regards,
caffeine

caffeine said:

I have update issues, not upgrade issues.

regards,
caffeine

I posted your comment about that above (#14).

I think @zbook may be misunderstanding the issue, or if not, what the thinking is.

Windows version 1909

What specific problems have been identified?
Did you want to remain using 1909 or upgrade to 2004?

zbook said:

Windows version 1909

What specific problems have been identified?
Did you want to remain using 1909 or upgrade to 2004?

Only the first round of updates was successful, leaving me at version 1909. All my check for updates have returned "You're up to date" messages. At this point v.1909 is still not fully updated. My desire is to be fully updated in v.2004 like my other win10 machine is.

regards,
caffeine