Start Windows Update with a clean restart of Windows

Start Windows Update with a clean restart of Windows

1. Click the Start button , type msconfig in the search box, and then clickmsconfig.exe.  If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
2. On the General tab, click Selective startup, and then clear the Load startup items check box.
3. Click Services, click Hide all Microsoft services, and then click Disable all.
4. Click OK, and then click Restart.
5. Open Windows Update by clicking the Start button . In the search box, typeUpdate, and then, in the list of results, click Windows Update.
6. In the left pane, click Check for updates, and then wait while Windows looks for the latest updates for your computer.
7. If any updates are found, click Install updates.  If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
8. Once updates are installed, restart your computer. Click the Start button, typemsconfig in the search box, and then click msconfig.exe.  If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
9. On the General tab, click Normal startup, click OK, and then click Restart.