Microsoft has just released the Update KB5010414 for Windows 11 systems. The update comes with many more features and enhancements to refresh Windows 11 devices. From the new taskbar features to general enhancements and fixes, this makes it the biggest update. But few users have pointed out that the Update KB5010414 cannot get installed, and they are very concerned about it.
There can be many causes for the same issue, and if you are experiencing the same, you are not alone. After realizing your frustration with the same issue, we have listed some solutions to install the Update KB5010414 on your Windows 11 without any troubles. Let’s have a look.
Fix 1: Run Update Troubleshooter:
The built-in Update troubleshooter acts as a major attempt to fix the Update KB5010414 that is not installed on Windows 11. To do so,
- Firstly, open the Start menu and select the Settings app from the list of menus.
- Then choose the System from the left side and click on the Troubleshooter option.
- And select the Other troubleshooters option and click on the Run button near to Windows Update option.
- Finally, restart the system and install the pending update.
Fix 2: Install Windows 11 Installation Assistant:
Another fix to resolve the Update KB5010414 not installed on Windows 11 is downloading Windows 11 Installation Assistant on your system. To do so,
- Firstly, open your browser and go to Microsoft Windows 11 Installation Assistant page.
- Then under the Windows 11 Installation Assistant, click on the Download now button.
- After that, install it on your system and try again to install the pending update.
Fix 3: Install Windows 11 Media Creation Tool:
In some cases, installing the Windows 11 Media Creation tool might help you to install Update KB5010414 on your device without any trouble. To do so,
- Firstly, open your browser and move on to the Microsoft Windows 11 Media Creation Tool page.
- Then under the Windows 11 Media Creation tool option, click on the Download now button.
- After that, install it on your system and install the pending update on your system.
Fix 4: Run SFC Scan:
Sometimes corrupted system files might be preventing you from installing the Update KB5010414 on your system. In this case, you need to run the SFC scan to find and repair corrupted files. To do so,
- Firstly, type cmd in your search box and open the Command Prompt screen as Administrator from the search result.
- Then in the black screen, copy then paste or type the following command and the press Enter key,
Sfc /scannow
- Once you executed the command, type the following command and press Enter to restore damaged files,
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
- Finally, restart the system and try to install the pending update.
Fix 5: Reset Windows Update Service:
If you are unable to install the Update KB5010414 on your Windows 11, you can reset your Windows Update services. If you accidentally stop this service, you will not be able to install any updates, so you should reset the Windows Update service as soon as possible and try again to install the new update. To do so,
- Firstly, type services on your search box and open the Services window from the search result.
- Then scroll down and locate Windows Update Service, right-click over it and select the Properties option.
- Inside the newly opened screen, set Startup type as Automatic and Service status as Running. And click on the Restart the service option to continue.
- Finally, restart the system and install the pending update.
Note: Follow the same steps above to reset the Background Intelligent Transfer service as well. This service is also important for installing new updates.
Fix 6: Reset Windows Update Components:
The Windows Update component gives you the ability to download and install any new updates with all the features. Your system may not install updates if any components are corrupted. The best and most effective solution here is to reset Windows Update components. To do so,
- Firstly, type cmd in your search box and open the Command Prompt screen as Administrator from the search result.
- Then in the black screen, copy then paste or type the following commands and the press Enter key,
SC config trustedinstaller start=auto
net stop bits
net stop wuauserv
net stop msiserver
net stop cryptsvc
net stop appidsvc
Ren %Systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
Ren %Systemroot%\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
regsvr32.exe /s atl.dll
regsvr32.exe /s urlmon.dl
l regsvr32.exe /s mshtml.dll
netsh winsock reset
netsh winsock reset proxy
rundll32.exe pnpclean.dll,RunDLL_PnpClean /DRIVERS /MAXCLEAN
dism /Online /Cleanup-image /ScanHealth
dism /Online /Cleanup-image /CheckHealth
dism /Online /Cleanup-image /RestoreHealth
dism /Online /Cleanup-image /StartComponentCleanup
Sfc /ScanNow
net start bits
net start wuauserv
net start msiserver
net start cryptsvc
net start appidsvc
- Once executed all the above commands, restart the system and install the latest update.
These are all the Update KB5010414 not installing issue on Windows 11 and its fixes. As well as, you should check if any unwanted apps/services are running in the background. However, if you have any queries or doubts after reading this article, then please leave a comment in the below-given comment box.