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Windows 10 Keeps Reinstalling the Same Update: 6 Ways to Fix
Deleting the SoftwareDistribution directory is a fast fix
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Updated onMarch 20, 2024
updated onMarch 20, 2024
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Update reminders could be annoying sometimes, but how annoying is it when you constantly get the reminder about the same update, even if you’ve installed that update before? This is the case when Windows update keeps reinstalling.
So if your computer is receiving the same update repeatedly, we maybe have a solution.
Why is my Windows 10 constantly updating?
If Windows keeps installing the same update, it could be triggered by different factors. Here are the most common:
Speaking of Windows Update issues, users also reported the following problems:
Now let us explore the best solutions.
What can I do when Windows Update keeps installing the same update?
1. Delete the SoftwareDistribution directory
Now all backups and downloads of Windows Update are deleted, and your problematic update, and you shouldn’t face this issue anymore.
2. Remove the problematic update
After uninstalling recent updates, check if the issue persists. If this solution solves the problem, you’ll need to prevent Windows from downloading the problematic update again.
Windows 10 automatically installs the missing updates; however, you can alsoprevent Windows 10 from installing updates automatically.
After doing that, your problem should be resolved entirely.
3. Reinstall .NET Framework
Usually, uninstalling and then reinstalling or repairing the.NET Framework should resolve many problems, but specific systems may encounter errors or failure for various reasons.
When installing, removing, or cleaning the traces of the.NET Framework, a cleanup program named CCleaner is available to complete all necessary tasks.
This process requires you to remove all fires related to .NET Framework 4 and download it again as a Windows update.
The tool will clean up the system by removing files, folders, registry keys and values, and Windows Installer product registration information for the.NET Framework.
After removing .NET Framework 4, you can download it automatically as a Windows update, and the problem should be resolved.
⇒Get CCleaner
4. Perform a system restore
Note that a clean registry will save you the need for a system restore in many cases.
5. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
6. Run the SFC and DISM scans
That is all you should do if the Windows update keeps reinstalling on your devices.
Lastly, please reach the comments section below if you have any additional comments or questions or if this solution somehow didn’t work.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
