What's Actually Going On?

  • Symptom: Windows reverts updates after reboot.
  • Cause: Corrupted update cache or incompatible driver.
  • Risk level: Medium

Fix - Reset Update Components


net stop wuauserv
net stop bits
del /f /s /q %windir%\SoftwareDistribution\*
net start wuauserv
net start bits
What these commands do:
  • Stop update services
  • Delete cached update files
  • Restart update services

Additional Tips

  • Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
  • Check for driver updates

Useful Tools

DesktopNerds: You can also give the Windows Update tool a try, downloaded from here: https://desktopnerds.com/tools . Microsoft: Microsoft's official tool, wu10.diagcab, is available here: https://aka.ms/wudiag . (It may give a warning upon download, but it's safe to run.)

What You Should Not Do

  • Force shutdown mid-update - can corrupt system files
  • Disable updates permanently - security risk

Final Thoughts

Resetting the update cache solves most cases. If issues persist, consider checking for driver updates or performing a clean boot to identify conflicts. Always ensure your data is backed up before making significant changes to your system.