How to Fix Windows 10 Update Failed to Install Cumulative Update?

Problem

Windows 10 Update errors commonly seen error codes: 0x80073712, 0x800705B4, 0x80004005, 0x8024402F, 0x80070002, 0x80070643, 0x80070003, 0x8024200B, 0x80070422, 0x80070020 when trying to install the Cumulative Update.

Solution 1: Configure Windows Services (Cryptographic Service, Background Intelligent Transfer Service, Trusted Installer Service and Windows Update Service) to Start up Automatically

1. Open cmd.exe with Run as administrator option
2. Type the following command:

   SC config wuauserv start= auto
   SC config bits start= auto
   SC config cryptsvc start= auto
   SC config trustedinstaller start= auto

3. Restart computer.

Solution 2: Use the Windows Update Troubleshooter

1. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot tab
2. Click on Windows Update option and follow the instructions on screen after the Windows Update troubleshooter opens.
3. Navigate to Troubleshoot section again and open Internet Connections troubleshooter.
4. Restart computer and perform Windows 10 Update again.

Alternatively, you can download Windows Update Troubleshooter for Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Solution 3: Download the most recent Servicing Stack Update (SSU)

1. Go to Start > Settings > System > About > Scroll down to System type.
2. Download the version of the latest SSU that matches your version of Windows from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
3. Restart your device and check for updates.

Solution 4: Download the most recent KB

1. Go to Update history page.
2. Find the most recent update KB for the version of Windows 10 you have – it’s usually at the top of the list – and either write the KB number down or copy it.
3. Go to Microsoft Update site and search for the KB number.
4. Select the link for the download, and then choose Download. Select Save if you are prompted.
5. When the download completes, select Open to start the update.

Solution 5: Install the Problematic Update Manually

1. Visit Windows 10 update history page to find out which is the latest released update for Windows 10.
2. Copy the KB (Knowledge Base) number next to the latest released update for Windows 10.
3. Open Microsoft Update Catalog and search the Knowledge Base number you copied.
4. Click on Download button to the left and choose the correct architecture of your PC (32bit or 64bit).
5. Run the file you downloaded.
6. Restart the computer.

Solution 6: Fix Windows file corruption

1. Open cmd.exe with Run as administrator option
2. Type the following command:

   DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
   sfc /scannow

3. Close the command prompt, and then run Windows Update again.

Solution 7: Reset Windows Update History and Files

1. Open cmd.exe with Run as administrator option
2. Type the following command:

   net stop bits
   net stop wuauserv
   net stop appidsvc
   net stop cryptsvc

3. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution folder, right-click and choose Rename option. Change its name to SoftwareDistribution.old and apply the changes.
4. Open cmd.exe with Run as administrator option
5. Type the following command:

   net start bits
   net start wuauserv
   net start appidsvc
   net start cryptsvc

Solution 8: Perform an in-place upgrade using Windows 10 Media Creation Tool

1. Download Windows 10 Media Creation Tool from Microsoft’s website.
2. Double-click to execute MediaCreationTool.exe.
3. Select Upgrade this PC now option and click on the Next button to proceed.
4. Windows 10 Media Creation Tool will download certain files, check for updates, and scan PC.
5. Accept the license terms from the next window to proceed.
6. Proceed with Install Windows and Keep personal files and apps option.