I've been experiencing some frustrating issues on my custom-built Windows 11 PC over the past few days. Specifically, I can't get the Windows Update settings to work, as I keep getting an error saying, "something went wrong, try to reopen settings later." It all started when the Windows button on my taskbar became unresponsive to left clicks, though I can still right-click it. I ran a virus scan using Windows Defender, which found nothing, and then I also tried Avira antivirus, which found some issues and claimed to fix them.
In my attempts to resolve the Windows Update issue, I ran the `sfc /scannow` command in Command Prompt, and it did repair a few things, but the update problem remains. I've also ensured that both the Update Orchestrator Service and Windows Update services are set to automatic in the Services menu. I'm really grateful for any advice on how to fix this. I can provide more information if needed!
3 Answers
Just a thought—sometimes a third-party application might conflict with system operations. Try booting your computer in Safe Mode with Networking and see if the update settings work there. If they do, you might want to troubleshoot your startup programs or any recently installed software.
It sounds like a real hassle! If your Windows Update settings are not responding, it could be related to system file corruption or a deeper issue. Have you tried resetting the Windows Update components? You can do that by running some commands in an elevated Command Prompt. Here's a quick guide:
1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Type `net stop wuauserv` and hit Enter.
3. Then type `net stop cryptSvc` and hit Enter.
4. Next, `net stop bits` and hit Enter again.
5. After that, type `net stop msiserver`.
6. Now, type `net start wuauserv`, `net start cryptSvc`, `net start bits`, and `net start msiserver` in that order to restart the services.
After that, check if your update settings work! This might help resolve the errors you're facing.
It's worth checking your system files for any other potential issues. If you haven't already, consider running the DISM tool. You can do this by entering the following command in the elevated Command Prompt: `DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth`. This often helps fix corruptions in the Windows image that might prevent updates from working. Also, if you can't download apps due to the Windows Update error, try to install those apps from a trusted source temporarily until you fix the update issues.
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