10 stuck at 20h1 months now

w10 desktop
build 19042.746 6.22.2020
i have tried over and over to do the basics and ran into errors
i was stopped at the w10 update with major errors could not update
i contacted ms support 2 x ng ..

this is the previous attempt
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ran
update troubleshooter 3x
file checker 2x sfc
check hdd error
w10 update assistant
deleted dl folder 2x
deleted all folders in update file

use the key you need for the build and run those lines in cmd to activate

activation
I suggest running those commands as administrator. Just in case.


net stop bits
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop msiserver
Rename the SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 folder.

ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...2-3922595f0d72

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Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps

Method 1:

Follow the below steps and check.

Go into "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download" folder and delete everything in that folder.
Go into Setup log: windows.~bt\source\panther\setuperr.log and delete everything in that folder.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
found 2 setupact logs 0 kb and 8 kb
and this log is not a folder it is IN a folder called panther so deleted all diagerr.xml diagwrn.xml 2 logs
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Now, Press Windows + X keys on the keyboard and select Command Prompt Admin.
Type in wuauclt.exe /updatenow in the Command prompt.
Close the Command prompt after successfully executed the command in Command prompt.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
the above command did nothing it shows command and after enter the command line is back note with admin
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Press Windows + X keys on the keyboard and select Control Panel.
Click on Windows update and Download Windows 10 update again and check if it helps.

If the issue persists then follow the below method.

Method 2:

I suggest you to reset the Windows Update components. Refer the section manually reset Windows Update components in the below article to reset the windows update components.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/971058

Registry disclaimer:

Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/) How to back up and restore the registry in Windows.

You can download and upgrade to Windows 10 through ISO.

Kindly refer to the following Microsoft article to download Windows 10 ISO.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/softw...load/windows10

Reference: Refer to the following Wiki article created by Andre Da Costa on How to: Troubleshoot common Setup and Stop Errors during Windows 10 Installation and check if it helps.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/i...2-b1201f735683



Reference: Refer to the following Wiki article created by Andre Da Costa on How to: A list of things to do if Windows 10 Setup fails.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/i...8-81b1f89473ed


Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help

idgat said:

The existing installation, and/or the update process is borked ... at what point, who knows? Anyone's guess.

After all that time and effort, by now you could have already ...
- backed up your personal data and captured any license keys
- created a 21H1 boot installation USB using Media Creation Tool
- booted from the USB, wiped all partitions
- done a clean Windows 10 21H1 install
- reinstalled your software
- restored your personal user files

Depending on the amount of software to be re-installed, 2-4 hours, tops.

And as insurance against next time, create an image with Macrium Reflect (freeware) of the new fully setup system (completed updates included)

Or you can spend another eternity following all the troubleshooting tips and tricks that will flood in.

thanks that is what i figured .. what i did not post was what happens when i try to dl and install new os ... it will not accept os with an error something happened can not continue .. this is after it tries to verify files ... yes i have solutions for this i was hoping to not have to do that due to my circumstances ... .. i finally got a copy to dl to media creator/usb exe ... thanks to your links that let me use registry tweaks .. it had a prog that i used thanks thanks .. in conjunction with IDM worked like a charm ..not done .. be back asap .. frank

Try3 said:

Your troubleshooting does not seem to include all that is recommended in Reset Windows Update - TenForumsTutorials. The tutorial was always more comprehensive than the procedures suggested in other sites.

The Version 21H1 download, whether or not it is extracted to make an InstallUSB, can also be used to just run the update without having to clean install. This procedure is called a 'Repair install' or 'In-place upgrade' and is described in Repair Install - TenForumsTutorials I can't make out from your comments whether you tried doing this or not.
Download Windows 10 ISO File - TenForumsTutorials - I always choose the TechBench WZT option.

Updating this way should work even though you have had Windows update problems. If you had not been having problems then updating to 21H1 could have been even easier - How to get the Windows 10 May 2021 Update version 21H1 - TenForums

A clean install takes me 4 days so I try to avoid any need for one, as you do, by making system images each month & before any radical changes.

All the best,
Denis

thanks i will have a look ..... i did numerous attempts at reset all dls failed to verify .. till the last one .. be back later thanks

HI all and thanks for all the help
update i tried windows support again and they transfered me to microsoft support .. he ran remote assistant and went through my files .. he did the same as i did BUT he dug deeper and deleted others .. sorry i couldnt keep up with what he changed
but now it works i am updated and so far all seems fine ..