Windows Update Issue

kufr · 20 Dec 2020

I am having this issue since April 2020 please see screenshots

This issue still persists I have not used any software and have not limited download via Metered connection option in my windows 10. I am not going to fresh install my windows at all please. Please tell me how to fix this since I do not want to lose my settings and re-install my software's.

Also let me know that if I download an offline ISO file like this one (Windows 10, Version 2004 - 20H1 (build 19041.264).iso) and install it would I lose any setting or data from my Drive C. Currently I have limited space in my pc and have saved a few folders on it. Any help would be appreciated. My version on Windows installed is Windows 10 Per Version 1809 (OS Build 17763.557)

dalchina · 20 Dec 2020

When you upgrade manually using an iso file it's like any major upgrade you ever do. You will lose the same things as upgrading via Windows Update.

To upgrade you need at least 30Gb free on C: and may need to consider space for a further Recovery partition, depending on your present circumstances.

When upgrading consider disconnecting other drives so no Windows O/S partition can be created on them. It sometimes happens.

Further, when upgrading using an iso file you have the option of not being connected to the internet or not accepting updates at that time. Sometimes this resolves problems upgrading.

Before upgrading, and I hope you are already- it's so tirelessly recommended here- ansure you have a current disk image just in case. E.g. using Macrium Reflect (free) + large enough external storage for image files.

I am not going to fresh install my windows at all please

Exactly why you should be using disk imaging regularly and routinely to reduce the probability of this.

kufr · 05 Jan 2021

An in-place upgrade tutorial in the forums help me finally to fix this issue