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Windows Update something went wrong Windows 10

As of a few days ago (Sept. 2020) I cannot install Windows 10 Updates anymore. When I go to “Windows Update” I always get this message.

“Something went wrong. Try to reopen Settings later.”

There is no Update button either.

What I tried unsuccessfully:

  • I tried changing settings in the Registry around Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU.
  • I saw that there is a service running “StopUpdates10 Guard” by Greatis which I disabled.
Solution

  • Yes, the problem is the UsoSvc, this service is essential for Windows updates to work. Ppen regedit and navigate to:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsoSvc

    In the right pane locate "start" and right click on it. Select modify in the value data box that opens, change 4 to 2, restart computer and try updates now. The default setting for this key is 2 which equates to automatic start 4 disables the service.