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Windows Update not Showing: Get it Back With 5 Solutions
Running the Windows Update troubleshooter should fix this quickly
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Updated onSeptember 25, 2024
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Many users reported the Windows update is not showing up on their PCs. Sometimes, theWindows Update service is not even runningfor some users. This is usually happening because the Windows Update service is disabled, or because the Windows update components encountered issues.
To eliminate this, you need to run the Windows Update troubleshooter or anupdate repair tool.
What can I do if the Windows Update is not showing?
1. Run the built-in troubleshooter
Once the troubleshooter is finished, check if the Windows update is still not showing up. Running the troubleshooter can help you fix other issues likeWindows Update error code 0xd000034; read this guide to learn more.
2. Reset Windows Update components
After doing that, check if the problem is still there. If the issue persists, you can also try running the following set of commands:Net Stop bitsNet Stop wuauservNet Stop appidsvcNet Stop cryptsvcRen %systemroot%SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.bakRen %systemroot%system32catroot2 catroot2.bakNet Start bitsNet Start wuauservNet Start appidsvcNet Start cryptsvc
After running the commands above, the components should start running again. If this seems too complicated or tedious, you can alwayscreate a Windows Update reset scriptand run it to reset all the necessary components automatically.
3. Restart the required service
Some services need to be running to check for and install updates effectively. If this service is disabled, you can face a series of errors, including this case where the Windows update is not showing up.
Ensure that you restart your PC after enabling the services and check for the updates manually in Settings.
If theGet updates as soon as they’re availableoption is missing, read this guide to fix the problem quickly.
4. Use the Windows Update Assistant tool
If all the solutions above fail to fix this issue, using the assistant tool will help force install the latest version n of Windows 10. This should override all errors and fix the update issue.
5. Use a debugging software
One of the easiest ways to quickly troubleshoot the problem, even if you don’t know the cause, is to usesystem restoring and optimization software.
There you have it: All the info you need to fix the Windows update not showing up issue. You must only follow the instructions carefully, and everything should return to normal.
If you face other issues likeWindows update not working or loading, check our detailed guide to fix it quickly.
We also have a great guide on what to do if theWindows Update is stuck on pending install, so don’t miss it.
Feel free to let us know in the comments below the solution that helped you fix this issue.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
