The user encounters the issue when he launches the Windows update in the system’s Settings but faces the “Something Went Wrong. Try to Reopen Settings Later” message. Before moving on with the solutions to fix Windows update, check if clean booting your system solves the issue. Moreover, make sure that no 3rd party utility (e.g. StopUpdates10) to manage Windows update is installed on your system.
Solution 1: Change the Startup Type of UOS Service to Automatic
The Update Orchestrator Service (UOS ) is essential for the proper functioning of the Windows updates. You may encounter the error at hand if the startup type of the said service is not set to automatic as it can create incompatibility between the OS modules. In this scenario, changing the startup type of UOS service to automatic may solve the problem.
Solution 2: Use the Command Prompt
If the above solution didn’t solve your issue, then using the relevant cmdlets in the elevated Command Prompt to edit the relevant settings/configurations of your system may solve the problem.
Solution 3: Use the Registry Editor
The Windows update might not work properly if the relevant registry keys are not configured properly. In this case, editing the relevant registry keys may solve the problem. Warning: Be very careful as editing the system’s registry requires a certain level of expertise and if not done rightfully, you may cause everlasting damage to the OS, system, or your data.
Solution 4: Create a New User Account
The Windows updates may not work properly if your system’s user profile is corrupt. In this context, creating a new user profile, and then updating the system may solve the problem.
Solution 5: Perform an SFC Scan
The Windows update might not function properly if the files essential for its operation are corrupt. In this context, performing an SFC scan (which may find and repair the corrupt OS files) may solve the problem.
Solution 6: Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Your System
If none of the solutions has worked for you, then performing an in-place upgrade of the Windows of your system may solve the problem. If the issue is still there, then either use a 3rd party utility to manage Windows update (e.g. StopUpdates10) or perform a clean installation of Windows.
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