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How to Install Windows Updates in Safe Mode: 2 Easy Methods
Install Windows Updates in Safe Mode from Settings app or manually
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Updated onDecember 14, 2023
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Many users reported issues with Windows Update, such asmissing Windows Updatefor example. If this happens, you might have to use Windows Update in Safe Mode.
So how do you install updates in the recovery environment, and should you use it for updates? Keep on reading to find out.
Should you install Windows updates in Safe Mode?
Microsoft advises against installing Windows updates in Safe Mode due to the following reasons:
The only acceptable situations are if you cannot startWindowsnormally or ifWindows Update won’t work. Even so, if you do install a service pack or update whileWindowsis running inSafe Mode, immediately reinstall it after you startWindowsnormally.
How do I use Windows Updates in Safe Mode?
1. Use the Settings app
Once you enter Safe Mode, you just need to check for updates like you usually would:
By following these steps, you should now be able to get the latest Windows updates, even when youbootthePCinSafe Mode.
Restarting your device in safe mode can also help you fixWindows Update error code 0xc007000d; read this guide to learn more.
While this is not recommended, there are a few situations when this may be your only choice left.
2. Use Microsoft Update Catalog
Windows Update in Safe Mode – Something went wrong
Speaking about limited choices, you might even encounter Windows Update errors when booting in Safe Mode. Such is the case with this one:Windows Update something went wrong. Try to reopen the settings later.
Here’s what to do if Windows Update says something went wrong:
If you’re a Windows 11 user, also check out this guide on how tostart Windows 11 in Safe Mode. You’ll immediately see that debugging your issues in Safe Mode works just like in Windows 10.
Did you find this guide useful? Let us know what other processes you want to run while inSafe Modein the comment section below.
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Madalina Dinita
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Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
