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Windows Update Something Went Wrong [SOLVED]

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Updated onApril 16, 2024

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Some users have posted about aWindows Update: Something went wrongerror on support forums. When that error occurs, theWindows UpdateSettings tab displays a Something went wrong error. One user’sforum postsaid this:

I found an issue in my Windows Update setting that says “Something went wrong. Try to reopen Settings later.” Fyi, I’ve tried to fix this problem by watching certain videos that are supposed to help me. However, things getting worse… I still can’t update my Windows to the latest version.

Consequently, users can’t download and installWindows updatesvia Settings because of that error. This issue can occur on Windows 11 and 10. If you need to fix theWindows Update Something went wrongWindows 11/10 error, check out the potential resolutions below.

Why is my Windows Update saying something went wrong?

TheWindows Update: Something went wrongerror can often occur because the Update Orchestrator Service needed for updates isn’t configured right. That service should be enabled and running with an automatic startup type. So, you might need to check that service to fix this error.

However, this error can also be due to a corrupted Windows Update database. In this case, you would need toreset Windows Update components.

Aside from that, you might need torepair corrupted system filesor even auser profileto resolve this issue. System File Checker, System Restore, or even Reset this PC are some of the built-in Windows tools you might then need to fix the Something went wrong error.

How do I fix Windows Update something went wrong?

1. Run the Windows Updater troubleshooter

2. Check if the Update Orchestrator Service is enabled

LaunchRunby pressing theWindows+Rhotkey.

2.To openServices, enterservices.mscin Run’s text box and clickOK.

3.Double-clickUpdate Orchestrator Serviceto open the properties window for it.

4.Select theAutomaticoption on theStartuptype drop-down menu.

5.ClickStartif the service isn’t running.

6.Press theApplyandOKbuttons to save the new service settings.

7.Open theStartmenu and clickPower,followed byRestart. TheSomething went wrong try to reopen settings latererror in Windows 10/11 will be fixed.

Another quick fix for this error is to manually enable the Update Orchestrator Service. It is responsible for keeping the Windows Update tool working and it’s possible that it was accidentally disabled at some point.

3. Run an SFC scan

You can also try a specialized system repair toolthat automatically scans your PC and repairs any error related to corrupted files, missing DLLs, or BSoDs.

4. Run a Chkdsk scan

5. Rename the SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 Folder

6. Edit the Registry

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WaaSMedicSvcHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wuauserv

7. Roll back Windows to a restore point

8. Reset Windows

Can I manually install Windows updates?

You can manually download Windows patch updates from theMicrosoft Update Catalogand install them. Doing so, however, probably won’t resolve the Windows Update: Something went wrong error. Nevertheless, you can manually update Windows 11 or 10 in that way like this.

Note that you can only download and install patches, not build, updates via the Microsoft Update Catalog. You can, however, still, update Windows 11/10 to the latest version without Settings with the Media Creation Tool. OurMedia Creation Tool reviewprovides further details for that utility.

Can I fix the Something went wrong error with third-party repair software?

Possibly, but much depends on the repair software you’re utilizing. As Windows’ built-in repair tools can feasibly resolve this issue, you might not need third-party system repair software. OurWindows 10/11 repair softwareguide provides the full low-down on the best third-party repair utilities.

There’s a good chance you’ll be able to fix theWindows Update: Something went wrongerror by applying the potential resolutions above. The second resolution for checking the Update Orchestrator Service settings is especially widely confirmed to fix that error.

Yet, we can’t promise those resolutions will fix the Something went wrong error for all users. You can get further troubleshooting guidance from Microsoft’s Windows support service if needed. Enter a description for the error on theContact Microsoft Support pageand clickGet Helpto do so.

You can chat about the Windows Update: Something went wrong error in the comments section below. If you’ve found any other fix for that error not mentioned above, let us know about it there.

Windows Update Something Went Wrong [SOLVED]#

Why is my Windows Update saying something went wrong?#

How do I fix Windows Update something went wrong?#

1. Run the Windows Updater troubleshooter#

2. Check if the Update Orchestrator Service is enabled#

3. Run an SFC scan#

4. Run a Chkdsk scan#

5. Rename the SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 Folder#

6. Edit the Registry#

7. Roll back Windows to a restore point#

8. Reset Windows#

Can I manually install Windows updates?#

Can I fix the Something went wrong error with third-party repair software?#