Consequently, users can’t download and install Windows updates via Settings because of that error. This issue can occur on Windows 11 and 10. If you need to fix the Windows Update Something went wrong Windows 11/10 error, check out the potential resolutions below.

Why is my Windows Update saying something went wrong?

The Windows Update: Something went wrong error can often occur because the Update Orchestrator Service needed for updates isn’t configured right. That service should be enabled and running with an automatic startup type. So, you might need to check that service to fix this error. However, this error can also be due to a corrupted Windows Update database. In this case, you would need to reset Windows Update components. Aside from that, you might need to repair corrupted system files or even a user profile to resolve this issue. System File Checker, System Restore, or even Reset this PC are some of the built-in Windows tools you might then need to fix the Something went wrong error.

How do I fix Windows Update something went wrong?

1. Run the Windows Updater troubleshooter

You can also give it a try to Restoro, which automatically scans your PC and repairs any error related to corrupted files, missing DLLs, or malware.

2. Check if the Update Orchestrator Service is enabled

  1. Launch Run by pressing the Windows + R hotkey.

  2. To open Services, enter services.msc in Run’s text box and click OK.

  3. Double-click Update Orchestrator Service to open the properties window for it.

  4. Select the Automatic option on the Startup type drop-down menu.

  5. Click Start if the service isn’t running.

  6. Press the Apply and OK buttons to save the new service settings. SPONSORED

  7. Open the Start menu and click Power, followed by Restart. The Something went wrong try to reopen settings later error in Windows 10/11 will be fixed.

Another quick fix for this error is to manually enable the Update Orchestrator Service. It is responsible for keeping the Windows Update tool working and it’s possible that it was accidentally disabled at some point.

3. Run an SFC scan

4. Run a Chkdsk scan

5. Rename the SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 Folder

6. Edit the Registry

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WaaSMedicSvcHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wuauserv

7. Roll back Windows to a restore point

8. Reset Windows

Can I manually install Windows updates?

You can manually download Windows patch updates from the Microsoft Update Catalog and install them. Doing so, however, probably won’t resolve the Windows Update: Something went wrong error. Nevertheless, you can manually update Windows 11 or 10 in that way like this. Note that you can only download and install patches, not build, updates via the Microsoft Update Catalog. You can, however, still, update Windows 11/10 to the latest version without Settings with the Media Creation Tool. Our Media Creation Tool review provides further details for that utility.

Can I fix the Something went wrong error with third-party repair software?

Possibly, but much depends on the repair software you’re utilizing. As Windows’ built-in repair tools can feasibly resolve this issue, you might not need third-party system repair software. Our Windows 10/11 repair software guide provides the full low-down on the best third-party repair utilities. Restoro is one repair tool that’s recommended. That’s not a freeware tool, but it is a complete package that can fix all types of Widows repair issues. Check out our Restoro review for further details about how that software works and what it fixes. There’s a good chance you’ll be able to fix the Windows Update: Something went wrong error by applying the potential resolutions above. The second resolution for checking the Update Orchestrator Service settings is especially widely confirmed to fix that error. Yet, we can’t promise those resolutions will fix the Something went wrong error for all users. You can get further troubleshooting guidance from Microsoft’s Windows support service if needed. Enter a description for the error on the Contact Microsoft Support page and click Get Help to do so. You can chat about the Windows Update: Something went wrong error in the comments section below. If you’ve found any other fix for that error not mentioned above, let us know about it there.

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