Windows 10 update engine not downloading

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With the issue description, I understand that you are  experiencing issue while installing Windows Updates after Upgrade to Windows 10. I will certainly help you in getting this fixed.

This issue may arise when there are issues with the Windows update components. Try the following methods to fix the issue.

Method 1: Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

Try to run the Windows update troubleshooter, it will detect and resolve the most common issues with the Windows updates. To do so, follow the steps below:

1. Press “Windows + X”, open Control Panel
2. In view all control panel items, open Troubleshooting
3. Click on view all in the left pane
4. Run Windows Update troubleshooter

Try method 2, if the issue persist

Method 2:Clean Boot

A clean boot is performed to start Windows by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This helps eliminate software conflicts that occur when you install a program or an update or when you run a program in Windows. To know more, follow the article below:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

The same steps can be followed for Windows 10 operating system.

Note: After troubleshooting, refer to this section ‘How to reset the computer to start normally after clean boot troubleshooting’.

Try method 3, if the issue persist

Method 3: Reset Windows Update components

If the issue is with the Windows update components, this method will resolve the issue by repairing all the components associated with it. Click on the link below and follow the article on the same.

Manually reset Windows Updates components

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

This article is good for Windows 10 operating system.

To do so: Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, 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:

How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

Hope this information is helpful. Please write back to us if you need any further assistance, we'll be glad to assist you.

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