Updates Failing

[Gene 31QA]

Most updates failing with error code 0x800f0830. Help needed.

 

[Trouble]

Without any information regarding your device or even the version / build of Windows 10 you are currently running, the only thing I might suggest is that perhaps you could benefit from performing an In-Place Upgrade / Repair.

How to: Perform a Repair Upgrade Using the Windows 10 ISO file

Technical Level : Intermediate Summary If your Windows 10 installation is demonstrating unusual behavior such as built in apps not working or launching, you can perform a repair upgrade to fix the

answers.microsoft.com

 

[Gene 31QA]

Without any information regarding your device or even the version / build of Windows 10 you are currently running, the only thing I might suggest is that perhaps you could benefit from performing an In-Place Upgrade / Repair.

How to: Perform a Repair Upgrade Using the Windows 10 ISO file

Technical Level : Intermediate Summary If your Windows 10 installation is demonstrating unusual behavior such as built in apps not working or launching, you can perform a repair upgrade to fix the

answers.microsoft.com

 

[Gene 31QA]

I am using Window 10, 1903. Until the last few updates, all was well. Am not very tech oriented - is this hard to do or likely to result in problems?
Thanks.

 

[Trouble]

Generally speaking it is relatively harmless.
It works pretty much like a typical upgrade.
Your accounts, programs, drivers, etc., should all remain intact.
HOWEVER
As with any major undertaking that involves the Operating System it is always a good idea to make sure you have all your critical data backed up. I always recommend imaging the disc involved so as to have a strong fall back position just to protect against any unintended results.

Personally, I've done several with no adverse results
BUT
You can never be 100% sure

 

[Gene 31QA]

I finally tried your suggestion today doing a repair upgrade with no adverse effects. However, it did not solve my problems and updates still will not install.

 

[Ben Myers]

Press the Windows and "R" keys simultaneously, type or paste the following into the "Run" box and click "OK".

msdt.exe /id WindowsUpdateDiagnostic

Ben

 

[chales-smith]

Best option is to use "Reset this PC". Click on start and type "reset this pc", click on it and follow the steps.

 

[davehc]

Always worth a try to go back to basic problem solving
Settings - Update - (on the left -) Troubleshoot
Scroll down, in the left window, to "Get up and running - Windows Update"

 

[chemazzo]

Updates have kept failing until past the support date. Troubleshooting results in the screenshot below. What now?

 

[davehc]

Ok. You have come in on athread with someone elses problem! What version of Windows 10 are you using and how did it all begin - any more informative detail will help

 

[chemazzo]

I was subscribed to this thread because I had experienced a similar problem; I thought this was the thread where I had last posted my own details. I am sorry if this is disruptive; I've just implemented the last suggestion on this thread and it had failed, so I thought other suggestions might help me as well. I have WIndows 10 ending support in November. I've been trying to update/upgrade for over a year.

 

[davehc]

Ok. Not a problem.
In view of the fact that the troubleshooter found several problems, but was unable to fix them, I would reccomend a fresh install.