Error configuring Windows updates - what to do?

Updates are intended to eliminate Windows errors and problems. However, errors often occur when configuring the Windows updates. We show you here what you can do about it.

Windows update: configuration failed - you have to do that

This error message is common - but what should you do if it occurs? We have created possible solutions for you:

• First, make sure you have enough free space on your hard drive. If this is not the case, you can uninstall unnecessary programs, for example.
• Briefly deactivate your antivirus software while you download the updates. This always causes problems when downloading updates.
• If that doesn't help either, download and install the updates manually. You can download it from the Microsoft Download Center.
• Microsoft has provided a Fix-it under this link that resets the Windows Update components under Windows 8.1, Windows 8 and Windows 7.
• You can also try resetting the PC to a previous state.
• To do this, you need to use Windows System Restore. We have created instructions for this on Windows 7.