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Bug fix: Failed to Install KB4592438 – December 2020 Cumulative Update

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Bug fix: Failed to Install KB4592438 - December 2020 Cumulative Update

Installing Windows 10 update (i.e. KB4592438) may fail if the services required to run it are in an error state. In addition, corrupt temporary files or lack of space for the update can also cause the mentioned error.

Users encounter the problem when they try to update their system with the KB4592438 update, but the update fails to install (some users have encountered the error when the update installation was 100%).

Make sure all pending updates (including optional updates) are installed and then try to update the system again before proceeding with the solutions to fix the Windows update failure. read more

Resolved: Windows Update KB4579311 crashes Explorer repeatedly when trying to log in

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Windows 10 users are experiencing numerous problems installing the latest KB4579311 cumulative update, and those who manage to install it are reporting various bugs, including performance issues.

Microsoft released the Windows 10 cumulative update KB4579311 on Oct. 13, 2020, and since then users have been reporting problems installing the update, crashes, performance issues, and startup problems.

Because of the different hardware and drivers that Windows 10 runs on, there will always be issues when a new cumulative update is released, but the reports seem to increase with this particular update. read more