Fix Windows 10 update fail to install issue
Not often but sometimes you face problem while installing the update KB4013429 or KB4013198. If your update stuck midway and not responding, check out below how you can fix this issue.
If your computer stuck at “Preparing To Configure Windows. Please Do Not Turn Off Your Computer.” Follow below steps.
1. Hold down the power button and switch off your machine.
2. Restart your computer and just before windows boots hit the F8 button.
3. Boot into safe mode.
4. login (if necessary).
5. Make sure that any virus scanners at this point are disabled before continuing.
6. Click Start > Accessories > System Restore
7. Click “Next”
8. Pick an earlier restore point and then click next.
9. Click next and follow the prompts and it will start a system restore.
10. Wait till your computer does this System Restore process.
11. Regardless of whether the system restores process fails or passes it should now get you out being stuck at “Preparing To Configure Windows. Please Do Not Turn Off Your Computer.”
12. login if required.
13 Disable Virus Scanner before moving on.
14. Run windows update.
15. now it should run without any problems.
Fix blue screen error after updating Windows 10
Many times users report that after the installation of a cumulative update, Windows 10 start showing blue screen (BSOD) error or start reboot loop. You can check out below links to fix these error or even check what is causing this errors.
- If you are facing Windows 10 blue screen error after update, read here for fixes.
- You can also check your Windows Stop Code or stop error after blue screen error from here.
Other Windows 10 Update issues
After the update KB4013429 build 14393.953 or update KB4013198 build 10586.839 installations, you may face some issues like ‘No Internet Connection‘ error.
You need to run following commands in the Command Prompt(CMD) to fix these issues. In the search box on the taskbar, type Command prompt, press and hold (or right-click) Command prompt, and then select Run as administrator > Yes. Once CMD is opened, enter the following commands one after another:
netsh winsock reset catalog
netsh int ipv4 reset reset.log
If you are still facing ‘No Internet Connection’ issue, renew your PC’s IP address. To do so, open up CMD (Win +R, type in “cmd.exe” and hit enter) and type the following command in:
ipconfig /renew
Disable Windows 10 Updates and Drivers
Sometimes you don’t want Microsoft to install the update on your computer. While Windows 10 Pro users can defer the updates but Windows 10 Home users have no choice.
- Microsoft has provided a separate tool to disable cumulative update or even drivers. You will find more details and download link here.
According to the company, after the update installation, customers should first restart their PCs by selecting Start on the taskbar, clicking the Power button, and choosing Restart (not Shut down).
DISM commands to check Windows 10 Issues
You can use the official DISM command to repair the Windows image to fix any issue with your Windows 10 update KB4013429 or update KB4013198 installations. Before you begin, it’s recommended to do a full backup or create a system restore point in case things go wrong.
Using DISM with the CheckHealth option
Use the DISM command with the CheckHealth to verify whether any corruption has been detected. To run the command do the following:
- Use the Windows key + X keyboard shortcut to open the Power User menu and select Command Prompt (Admin).
- Type the following command and press Enter:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
Using DISM with the ScanHealth option
Use the DISM command with the ScanHealth to scan the Windows image for any corruption. Unlike the CheckHealth, the ScanHealth switch can take up to 10 minutes to complete the process. To run the command do the following:
- Use the Windows key + X keyboard shortcut to open the Power User menu and select Command Prompt (Admin).
- Type the following command and press Enter:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
Using DISM with the RestoreHearlh option
The RestoreHealth command will scan the Windows image for any corruption and perform a repair automatically. The RestoreHealth switch can take up to 20 minutes to complete the process. To run the command do the following:
- Use the Windows key + X keyboard shortcut to open the Power User menu and select Command Prompt (Admin).
- Type the following command and press Enter:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Note: While the running DISM using the RestoreHealth or ScanHealth, you will notice the process will seem stuck at 20% or 40%, but it’s normal behavior. After a few minutes, the operation will finish as expected.
