How to Fix Windows 10 Cumulative update KB4507453 Installation Issues

Microsoft usually releases cumulative updates for Windows 10 and recently the released cumulative update KB4507453 (May 2019 Update). It came with bug fixes and security improvements aimed at vulnerabilities in the Operating System. Microsoft sets Windows updates to download and install automatically. For most Windows 10 users, May 2019 update installed just fine. However, some Windows users experience the cumulative update kb4507453 issues during installation.

Cumulative update (KB4507453) for Windows 10 version 1903 failed to install with different error codes, such as 0x800f0922, 0x8000ffff, 0x800f0826, 0x80070002, 0x80070003, 0xc1900403, 0x80d06802, 0x800706be, 0x800700d8 etc. In addition, some Windows 10 users reported that the cumulative update downloaded successfully but got stuck while installing at a specific percentage 0% to 99% or even 100%.

How to Fix Windows 10 1903 Cumulative Update Installation Issues

Whatever the reason is for causing cumulative update failed updated error, in this guide, we will elaborate the most effective fixes to aid you to solve this problem.

First of all, before you install any update, you need to prepare your computer. Luckily, you can use the link below to aid you in preparing your computer for Windows 10 upgrade version 1903:

So bereiten Sie Ihren Computer auf das Windows 10-Update vom Mai 2019, Version 1903, vor

Method #1: Run Advanced System Repair Tool

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ASR is easy to use. Begin with a FREE scan from ASR. The steps below will show you how to download, install, and deploy Advanced System Repair in your machine:

Step 1

Downloading and installing Advanced System Repair Pro. Download it now for FREE by clicking the download button below:

Step 2

After completing downloading, click the radio button next to “I Accept the EULA and Privacy Policy” to accept the license terms.

Step 3

Click the “Install and Scan Now” button. In the next page, the installation process begins.

Step 3

After installation is done, the program at once begins gathering critical data about your machine, such as memory and CPU performance.

It also checks for junk files and continues scanning deeper into the system files.

Step 4

After scanning is completed, you are shown the critical issues to fix, items to clean, and the amount of disk space to free up.

Step 5

Click the Complete Scan Details tab to see the details of the scan. You can choose what action to take by expanding the Recommendation tab then select either to “fix, clean, optimize, or ignore.”

Step 6

Click Fix, Clean & Optimize Now to initiate the cleaning process. All the issues found on your computer will be fixed. Mission Accomplished!

Method #2: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

Running Windows update troubleshooter to fix problems with Windows update, such as cumulative update failed to install. To run Windows update troubleshooter:

Step 1

Click the Windows icon on the taskbar to open Start menu.

Step 2

Select the settings icon

Step 3

In the Settings window, select Update & Security.

Step 4

Choose Troubleshoot from the left pane.

Step 5

Under Get up and running, select Windows Update then click the “Run the troubleshooter” button.

Step 6

In the Windows Update tab, Windows tries to detect and resolve the problems if there any.

Step 7

Restart your computer.

Step 8

Now, check for updates from Settings. This should fix your problem, and the cumulative update will install successfully.

Method #3: Run DISM and System File Checker

Corrupt or broken files in a system may cause errors, such as cumulative update KB4507453 issues. Run system file checker utility that allows Windows 10 users to scan for and restore broken files. To do so:

Step 1

Click the search icon or search bar on the taskbar.

Step 2

Type command prompt then right-click on the first match. Choose Run as administrator from the drop-down menu.

User Account Control appears prompting you with permission to make changes to your device. Click the Yes button to permit it.

Step 3

In the command prompt, type DISM restore health command:

DISM/Online/Cleanup-Image/RestoreHealth

Step 4

In the command prompt, type DISM restore health command:

sfc /scannow

Step 5

The system file checker utility will attempt to detect and resolve broken files. When the scan is completed, the results will be shown on the window.

Step 6

Restart your PC. Check again for Windows update. Hopefully, the cumulative update installs successfully.

Method #4: Check Hard Disk Error

In some instances, corrupt files can cause the failure of a cumulative update to install. Therefore, you need to inspect your PC for corrupt files. Follow these steps:

Step 1

Click the search icon or search bar on your taskbar. In the search box, search for command prompt then right-click on the first match and choose Run as administrator from the drop-down menu.

User Account Control appears prompting you with permission to make changes to your device. Click the Yes button to permit it.

Step 2

In the command prompt window, enter this command then press Enter on your keyboard:

chkdsk/c/r

Step 3

Press Y on your keyboard.

So, the disk check will start the next time you restart your system.

Method #5: Perform a Clean Boot

Clean boot is the process of launching Windows by using only the most essential set of drivers and startup apps. Therefore, you will have to disable all third-party apps and services to determine if any of these programs are interfering with your cumulative update installation, thus causing a cumulative update failure. To perform a clean boot:

Step 1

Press Windows Key + R simultaneously on the keyboard to open Run.

Step 2

Enter “msconfig” into the Run box then press OK to open System Configuration.

Step 3

In the System Configuration window, select selective startup then untick the checkbox next to “Load startup items”.

Step 3

Select the Services tab then tick the checkbox next to “Hide all Microsoft services”. This will hide all Microsoft apps and services because we only need to disable third-party apps.

Step 4

Click the “Disable all” button.

Step 5

Select the Startup tab then press the “Open Task Manager” link.

Step 6

In the Task Manager window, you will see a list of startup programs. Select each enabled application then right-click on it and choose Disable from the menu. Also, you can select each enabled app and press the Disable button.

Step 7

When you complete disabling startup apps, close the Task Manager, then go back to the System Configuration. Click the Apply button then the OK button.

Step 8

Finally, restart your computer to allow changes. Click the Windows icon on the taskbar, press the power icon, then select Restart.

This should fix your cumulative update failed to install. If it doesn’t fix your problem, proceed to the next.

Method #6: Refresh Windows Update Components

In some cases, corrupted Windows update components can lead to Windows 10 cumulative update installation error. If the previous methods have not resolved your error, delete the earlier installation files. Hence, resetting the update storage folder. Then download new update files from the official Microsoft server.

To do this first, you need to stop Windows update service and its related services, such as BITS, Superfetch, etc.

Step 1

Press Windows key + R simultaneously to launch Run.

Step 2

Type services.msc then press OK or hit the Enter key to open Windows services.

Step 3

You will see a list of Services. Scroll down to Windows update service, right-click on it then choose Stop from the menu.

Step 4

Repeat step 3 to other related services such as BITS and Superfetch. Then minimize the Services window.

Step 5

Click the folder icon on the taskbar to open File Explorer.

Step 6

Navigate to the following location:

C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download

Step 7

Now, press Ctrl key + A to highlight everything inside the Download folder.

Step 8

Delete everything in the folder apart from the folder itself.

Step 9

Again, open Windows services then restart the services (BITS, Windows update, Superfetch) which you disabled earlier.

Step 10

Now check for Windows update. This should resolve your Windows 10 1903 Cumulative update KB4507453 installation issues.

Method #7: Adjusting DNS Server Address

Several Windows 10 users have reported that changing DNS server address fixed their “Windows 10 cumulative update failed to install” error. To do so:

Step 1

Press Windows key + R simultaneously.

Step 2

In the Run dialog, type ncpa.cpl then press OK.

Step 3

Select the network interface which is in use then right-click on it and choose Properties from the menu.

Step 4

Double click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)

Step 5

In IPv4 Properties, choose the radio button next to “Use the following DNS server address”.

Step 6

Set the Preferred DNS server to 8.8.8.8 then set the Alternate DNS server to 8.8.4.4

Step 7

Check the checkbox next to Validate settings upon exit. Then click the OK button.

There being no more Update service error, you can check for updates.

Method #8: Install Windows 10 version 1903 Update with an in-place Upgrade

Also, Windows 10 users have reported that this method usually works. Therefore, fixing “cumulative update failed to install” error. You need to install the update from a Windows 10 installation media. Here are the steps:

Step 1

You need to visit the official Microsoft Website to download the Media Creation tool. Then create a USB Windows 10 installation media. Use the below link:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/software-download/windows10

NB: You need to be an administrator to run the Media Creation Tool.

Step 2

Click Accept to agree to the license terms. Click Next to proceed to the next page.

Step 3

On the “What do you want to do?” page, choose Create installation media for another PC, then click Next.

Step 4

Choose the language, Windows edition, and architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) for your system.

Step 5

Select the media you wish to use. For example, a USB flash drive and ISO file.

Step 6

After the installation media is created, disconnect from the Internet.

Step 7

Plug the USB flash drive to your machine then run the “Setup.exe”. Hence, updating your system.

This should fix your Windows 10 1903 Cumulative update KB4507453 issues.

Method #9: Configure Windows Services to Startup Automatically

Some Windows 10 users have reported that configuring Windows Services to start automatically assists to solve your cumulative update failed to install error. Here are the steps:

Step 1

Click the search icon or search bar on your taskbar. In the search box, search for command prompt then right-click on the first match and choose Run as administrator from the drop-down menu.

User Account Control appears prompting you with permission to make changes to your device. Click the Yes button to permit it.

Step 2

In the command prompt window, type these command lines then hit the Enter key:

SC config wuaserv start=auto
SC config bits start=auto
SC config cryptsvc start=auto
SC config trustedinstaller start=auto

Step 3

Now, Restart your PC to allow changes.

Method #10: Install Windows Update manually

If all the above methods fail to resolve your cumulative update failed to install error. You should try to install the Windows update manually. To do so:

Step 1

Go to Windows 10 update history webpage using the below link:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4099479/windows-10-update-history

Here you can notice the logs of all the earlier Windows updates that have been released.

Step 2

Note down the KB number for the newest released Windows update.

Step 3

Visit Windows Update Catalog Website using the below link:

https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Home.aspx

In this website, you can look for the update specified by the KB number which you noted down.

Step 4

Now, download the Windows update depending on if your system is 32-bit=x86 or 64-bit=x64.

Step 5

As of 18 July 2019-“KB4507453 (Operating System Build 18362.239) is the newest patch update for Windows 10 version 1903 and KB4507469 (Operating System Build 17763.615) is the newest patch for Windows 10 1809”.

Step 6

After the download is completed, launch the downloaded file so as to install the Windows update.

Conclusion

Now you can install Windows 10 cumulative updates successfully. Let us know in the comment section below if you found any other solution for this issue.