Physically Cannot Update Windows 10 No Matter What I Try

[RiGGz]

Before I start, to anyone who has seen my other threads similar to what I'm about to write; I know many of you have tried your hardest to help me fix this issue, but half of the responses I've received, involve me to pretty much delete everything or risk deleting everything. I don't care what it takes to keep everything and be able to fix my windows so I can install the latest updates, but in my opinion I don't think it's neccessary that I should have to delete everything.

With that out the way here's all that I have tried:
Updating through the update settings itself.
Downloading the media creation tool and running it on my pc.
Downloading the tool on a flashdrive and running it from the flashdrive.
Tried running sfc /scannow command (does not let me run the command.
Tried running the dism command that's similar to the one above (does not let me run that command).
Tried an old method of forcing windows 10 to update just like how you had to when windows 10 first came out.

And that's all I can think of from the top of my head. I'm not entirely sure what the problem may be within my OS whether it be corrupt files/settings or whatever. But who ever can help me fix this will truly be a saint. I'm trying to get this fixed so that my PC can finally be optimized and stop having programs constantly not responding and freezing (steam & discord), so my OS always up to date, and so I can get the latest features. Aswell as so I can play some Xbox games on Windows 10 like Gears Of War, Forza, etc. So please can someone help me fix this. I'd really appreciate your help. Thanks.

[Bro-BQ]

Are you getting any error messages? What happens when you try to update?

[RiGGz]

Opprinnelig skrevet av Dread Pirate:

Are you getting any error messages? What happens when you try to update?

For Windows Media Creation Tool it just says "Windows Media Creation Tool has failed to update" or something like "Windows 10 has failed to update" something in between those lines. But as for in the windows update settings I'd have to run the update again so give me a few.

There were problems installing some updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help:

• Feature update to Windows 10, version 1607 - Error 0x8024001e
• Update for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB3125217) - Error 0x80070643

[Rumpelcrutchskin]

Sure sounds like you should just bite the bullet and do clean install with formating the drive.
If you have some critical data just back it up to some external carrier, rest of the stuff can always be downloaded again.

[Bro-BQ]

Download, install, and run the Windows Update Diagnostic tool. It most likely won't fix the issue... But it will give more information for diagnostic reasons. It should tell us what exactly the problem is.

Everyone's answer to probelms is to reinstall Windows. Maybe for extreme situations. That isn't how you fix issues.

[RiGGz]

Opprinnelig skrevet av Dread Pirate:

Download, install, and run the Windows Update Diagnostic tool. It most likely won't fix the issue... But it will give more information for diagnostic reasons. It should tell us what exactly the problem is.

One second apparently I have to get a passkey so I can run the msdt program

Unless you can provide a link :)

[Rumpelcrutchskin]

Opprinnelig skrevet av Dread Pirate:

Everyone's answer to probelms is to reinstall Windows. Maybe for extreme situations. That isn't how you fix issues.

That is exactly how you fix the issues with Windows that nothing else will fix. Had to do that few times myself too.
Trying to just upgrade from one Windows version to another without clean install is usually stupid idea to begin with, there will almost always be potential problems with that.

[RiGGz]

I downloaded Debug Diagnostic Tool, not sure if that's the same thing but that's all I can find.

[Bro-BQ]

This?

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/instantanswers/512a5183-ffab-40c5-8a68-021e32467565/windows-update-troubleshooter

[RiGGz]

Opprinnelig skrevet av Dread Pirate:

This?

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/instantanswers/512a5183-ffab-40c5-8a68-021e32467565/windows-update-troubleshooter

Problems found were:
Potential Windows Update Database error detected - Fixed
Windows Update Componenets must be repaired - Fixed

[Bro-BQ]

Are updates working?

[RiGGz]

Opprinnelig skrevet av Dread Pirate:

Are updates working?

I'll try to in a few

I'm gonna try to update now I'll report back once it's finished.

Still got the error for "Update for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB3125217),
and these new errors

• Update for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB3125217) - Error 0x80246007
• Feature update to Windows 10, version 1607 - Error 0x80070714

[Bro-BQ]

Strange...

Create a batch file, and add the following:

net stop wuauserv
cd %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution
ren Download Download.old
net start wuauserv
net stop bits
net start bits
net stop cryptsvc
cd %systemroot%\system32
ren catroot2 catroot2old
net start cryptsvc


Make sure you run this as admin. If this doesn't work, you need to install Windows.

[chiefputsilao✖️ping]

have you tried manually downloading/installing the KB 3125217 from microsoft catalog site?
http://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/search.aspx?q=kb3125217

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Media Creation Tool is to download the latest Win10 OS for the purpose of backup/install.

You do not use that to handle Windows Updates.

[Bro-BQ]

^^^