Short answer: Record the error code and start with connectivity, space and a restart.
Try these steps
- Save your work, connect to reliable power and restart.
- Check that the internet works and the system drive has room for the update.
- Retry Settings → Windows Update. If it fails again, run the Windows Update troubleshooter in Get Help, or follow your organization’s update instructions.
When to ask for help
Contact IT if updates are managed by your workplace or the error repeats. Avoid random update repair downloads.
Learn more
Learn more: read this article — Microsoft: Troubleshoot Windows updates. Menu names and available features can vary by device, software version and account type.
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