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Working on updates. And this build of windows will expire soon is also coming many times for me.
My window is showing working on updates from last one week. And also there is one notification is coming many times for me ( this build of windows will expire soon).What should I do?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
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2026-09-20T06:46:52.18+00:00
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SHIVESH JHA
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2026-09-20T07:50:20.85+00:00
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cynthia white
205
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How to fix error code 80072EFE
Hi, How do I resolve this error code 80072EFE? Regards,
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,831 questions
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2026-09-19T07:16:28.4033333+00:00
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Nicolette Morgan
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2026-09-20T02:19:54.1966667+00:00
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Volume Z
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Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
Cannot install WinRE update
I have Windows 10 22H2 and each month I receive a KB meant to update the WinRE environment. Each month, that particular update fails with the error 0x80070643, download failed. The other updates all work. Of course, I've checked in Microsoft's help pages…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,831 questions
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2026-09-19T20:04:48.3633333+00:00
Brian Tillman [Outlook MVP 2007-2019]
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2026-09-20T02:07:38.84+00:00
Volume Z
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2 answers
how to stop the messages that this version is about to expire
How to stop the messages this version is about to expire.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,831 questions
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2026-09-19T17:01:51.4333333+00:00
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robert gunson
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2026-09-19T17:57:50.1233333+00:00
Bulldog
4,625
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3 answers
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Security downloads made my computer non-functional & can't reach Microsoft
How do you reach a real person at Microsoft for help. Microsoft did a security update on 9/9/2026 and now my computer is non-functional . I am not able to uninstall 1 of the 4 downloads put on my computer. Can't reach anyone at Microsoft to find out…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,831 questions
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2026-09-16T18:22:09.3533333+00:00
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kathleen labrecque
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2026-09-19T12:51:18.04+00:00
kathleen labrecque
20
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6 answers
I would like to update to windows 10
I would like to update my windows to 10.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,831 questions
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2026-09-18T08:19:27.6733333+00:00
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mike seibel
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2026-09-18T12:08:52.5933333+00:00
Alvise Cervellati
6,625
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
(0x80070002) Windows 10 updates fail to install
Recent updates have failed to install - any suggestions?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,831 questions
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Windows 10 Installation help
I want to format and re install Window 10 or 11 - So that need a Pen Drive , Bootable and Activation Key - Where can I buy it. I have slow NET - so that cannot install it online - so need a Pen Drive. Furter -- My System is - Device…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,831 questions
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How do I fix "No DNS access"?
I have 2 windows 10 computers. A recent update killed their ability to access the dns. I have NO internet available for either.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,831 questions
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2026-09-14T21:26:33.0966667+00:00
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BOB BURDEN
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2026-09-16T08:18:17.2566667+00:00
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Clary-N
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not able to install any display driver and updates are not updating
around 4-5 days back my lappy got updated automatically and when it restarted it started on low resoultion and when i tried to open the nvidia app or setting a dialog box appeared saying (you are not currently using a display attached to an nvidia gpu)…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,831 questions
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2026-09-01T09:10:33.5233333+00:00
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supriy vishnoi
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2026-09-16T03:12:55.1366667+00:00
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Emma1-N
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1 answer
Windows Update Error: "You're not up to date" with BITS Service Problem (NET HELPMSG 2182)
Hamid: Hi team, I am facing a persistent issue with Windows Update on my Windows 10 machine. Even though I try to keep my system updated, the Settings page displays the message: "You're missing important security and quality fixes." When I ran…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,831 questions
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2026-02-09T07:57:12.4+00:00
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Hamid
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2026-09-15T17:51:11.74+00:00
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Kineka Weeks
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Como solucionar error 08x800f0805
no he podico solucionar el problema de error 0x800f0805 de actualizacion. La opcion PROTECCION EN TIEMPO esta activada pero me sigue saliendo el aviso que Defender de Microsoft esta desactivada. Como solucionarlo
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
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2026-09-15T13:58:45.05+00:00
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Benjamin Herrera
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2026-09-15T14:33:40.9266667+00:00
DaveM121
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Dell Inspiron 5748 hard freezes after Windows 10 Updates - possible Secure-Boot-Update issue
TECHNICAL REPORT Persistent System Freezing on Dell Inspiron 5748 Running Windows 10 Prepared for technical support / Microsoft investigation Executive Summary This report documents a recurring hard-freeze problem affecting a Dell Inspiron 5748 when…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
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2026-08-30T16:32:50.3166667+00:00
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Brian Paul Spiteri
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2026-09-15T14:16:25.0966667+00:00
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Neil D
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Update seems to be stuck and is totally blocking my computer now
My computer shut down during the last Microsoft update that said "Don't turn off your PC. This will take a while" and now it is not moving off of the black screen with that message for hours, days, really as I will manually shut it down, then…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
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2026-09-14T20:25:02.1033333+00:00
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Mark Richmond
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2026-09-15T12:07:51.57+00:00
Mark Richmond
20
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1 answer
podczas intalacji pojawia się komunikat: Wystąpiły problemy podczas instalowania aktualizacji, ale ponowimy próbę później. Jeśli ten problem będzie nadal występować i chcesz przeszukać Internet lub uzyskać informacje od pomocy technicznej, użyj kodu błęd
Wystąpiły problemy podczas instalowania aktualizacji, ale ponowimy próbę później. Jeśli ten problem będzie nadal występować i chcesz przeszukać Internet lub uzyskać informacje od pomocy technicznej, użyj kodu błędu: (0x800f0831)
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,831 questions
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windows activation and update
مشكلة بتحديث ال windows انا عندي اصدارwidows 10 home اشتريت الجهاز كما هو المشكلة انو بيجيني انو غير نشط بجي انولازم اعمل activation و بتجي هاي الجملة لما بفتح على الإعدادات Your device is missing important security and quality fixes. و…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
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2026-09-09T13:46:08.31+00:00
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israa Haimoni
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2026-09-13T23:01:56.17+00:00
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Ian-T
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Moderator
2 answers
windows 10 doesn't work
after i downloaded Windows 10 on my computer, it says that it is not activated. i did the troubleshooter and still is not activated. i had windows 8 on my computer and i did tried to upgraded can you please help!
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,831 questions
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2026-09-13T02:53:30.4866667+00:00
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fernelly llanos
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edited an answer
2026-09-13T03:10:23.24+00:00
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Pauli O
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4 answers
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Im trying to start the Windows Update Service on services but it keeps on saying Windows could not start the Windows Update Service on Local Computer
Seriously, I've tried every tutorial i could find but nothing worked. I dont know what else to do. Please help me! Note: I'm on Windows 10 and I cannot get Windows 11 at the moment right now.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,831 questions
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2026-09-07T23:44:04.6233333+00:00
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Daniel Omorogie
20
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commented
2026-09-12T17:51:49.5033333+00:00
Daniel Omorogie
20
Reputation points
2 answers
Windows 10 22H2 — ESU prep package (KB5126256) stuck on "Pending install"
I'm running Windows 10 Version 22H2 (x64) and Windows Update is showing that my device is no longer receiving security updates. Two items are listed as "Pending install" and won't complete: 2026-09 Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,831 questions
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Potential KB5122878 update bug
Long story short, on my Windows 10 machine, since I'm still on the security extension, I had a rather troublesome issue I've been investigating since yesterday after installing the latest updates. I have a USB audio device I've used for many years…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
23,831 questions
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2026-09-11T02:28:47.7366667+00:00
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Icepick87
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2026-09-12T07:36:56.93+00:00
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Dave Wilson
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