Key Highlights: Force Windows 10 Update Using Command Line
- Command Prompt Method
Use net stop wuauserv to stop the update service.
Run wuauclt.exe /updatenow to force an immediate update check and install.
Restart the update service with net start wuauserv. - PowerShell Method
Install the PSWindowsUpdate module using `Install-Module PSWindowsUpdate`.
Run Get-WindowsUpdate to check for updates and Install-WindowsUpdate to install them.
Use Restart-Computer to restart after updates if needed.
Get Detailed Info
- Windows Update Assistant
Download and run the Windows Update Assistant to manually trigger the latest update. - Windows Update Troubleshooter
Use the built-in troubleshooter from Settings to resolve update issues and reattempt the update process. - Media Creation Tool
Use the Media Creation Tool to upgrade to the latest Windows version if you need a major update.
These methods allow you to force updates in Windows 10 via different approaches, offering flexibility depending on your preference or issue at hand.