How to force Windows to start downloading the Windows 10 update files

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    1.- First, navigate to “C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download” (you may need to replace C: with a different drive letter if you installed Windows elsewhere) and delete all the files there. This will give Windows Update a clean slate.

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    2.- Open Windows Update by hitting the Windows key, typing “Windows Update” and clicking on it.

    3.- Open up the command prompt by hitting the Windows key and typing in cmd. Don’t hit enter. Right click and choose “Run as administrator.”

    4.- Type (but do not hit enter yet) “wuauclt.exe /updatenow” — this is the command to force Windows Update to check for updates.

    5.- Back in the Windows Update window, click “Check for updates” on the left hand side. It should say “Checking for updates…”

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    While this is happening, switch back to the command prompt and hit enter the command you already typed in.

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    You should now see Windows Update say that it is downloading Windows 10.


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