The new version 22H2 in Windows 11 is available starting September 20, 2022. It has the first major update of Windows’s new generation. A few hours back, Microsoft released the Windows 11 22H2 cumulative update KB5018427 with various security updates and about 30 bug fixes and improvements. But unfortunately, many users are not able to install or download it for some reason. If you are also not able to get it, check out this guide as we have covered all the potential solutions to fix update KB5018427 not installing or downloading issues on Windows 11.
Fixing Update KB5018427 Not Installing or Downloading on Windows 11
KB5018427 is a mandatory cumulative update and there could be multiple reasons why you are not able to install or download the KB5018427 update on your Windows 11.
It doesn’t matter, what problem prevents Windows installation and download, if you are running into this issue, apply the following solutions to get it fixed.
1. Run the Update Troubleshooter
One of the first methods to resolve KB5018427 not installing or downloading on Windows 11 is to run the update troubleshooter. To do this:
– Open up Start menu >> Settings >> System >> Troubleshooter >> Other troubleshooters >> lastly select Windows Update.
– And then try to install the new update and you will be able to do it without any trouble.
2. Restart Windows Update and Background Intelligent transfer service
The next solution is to restart the Background Intelligent Transfer service. To do that:
– Open up Services in the window
– Find out the Windows update in the list and double-click on it
– Make sure the “Startup type” is set to “Automatic” and click on “Apply”
– Click on “Start” if highlighted and then click on “Ok”
– With Windows update selected click on “Restart the service”
Once done, now restart the background intelligent transfer service. For this:
– Open up Services in the window
– Find the “Background Intelligent Transfer” service, right-click on it and then select “Properties”.
– In the newly opened screen, set “Startup type” as Automatic and Service status as Running. Click on the Restart option from the top left side of the screen.
– Lastly, save the changes and install the update again.
3. Use Microsoft Update Catalog
The next solution is to use Microsoft update catalog. If you’re still not able to update the KB5018427 version on Windows 11 automatically, then the next method is to get it manually. For this:
– Open up the Microsoft Update Catalog site >> Type the name of the new update which is KB5018427 in the search box and then press “Enter”.
– Next, download the suitable file on the system and check if the problem persists.
4. Use Windows 11 Installation Assistant
The next solution includes installing the Windows installation assistant tool. This method is very easy. Copy the following link https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11 and paste in the web address. It will take you to the Microsoft website.
There you will see the Windows 11 installation assistant. Click on the “Download Now” button. After downloading, run the .exe file and click on “Yes” to allow. Then if you have any pending update(s), click on it and the new update will be installed on your system.
5. Reset Windows Update Component
The next solution is to reset the Windows update component to fix the KB5018427 update that is not installing or downloading on Windows 11. For this:
– Copy all of the following commands and paste them into the “notepad”.
SC config trustedinstaller start=auto
net stop bits
net stop wuauserv
net stop msiserver
net stop cryptsvc
net stop appidsvc
Ren %Systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
Ren %Systemroot%\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
regsvr32.exe /s atl.dll
regsvr32.exe /s urlmon.dll
regsvr32.exe /s mshtml.dll
netsh winsock reset
netsh winsock reset proxy
rundll32.exe pnpclean.dll,RunDLL_PnpClean /DRIVERS /MAXCLEAN
dism /Online /Cleanup-image /ScanHealth
dism /Online /Cleanup-image /CheckHealth
dism /Online /Cleanup-image /RestoreHealth
dism /Online /Cleanup-image /StartComponentCleanup
Sfc /ScanNow
net start bits
net start wuauserv
net start msiserver
net start cryptsvc
net start appidsvc
– Then go to file and click on “Save as” and then set the location on “Desktop”
– Name this file as Wufix.bat and select “Save as type” as “All files” and then click on “Save”
– Next, go to desktop and right-click on this new file Wufix.bat and click on “Run as administrator”
– Click on “Yes” to allow
– Now the scan will start and it may take some time. Wait until it’s done. The command window will be closed automatically.
At last, start installing new updates on your system and check whether or not you can download and install the new update.
6. Use Media Creation Tool
Running a media creation tool is also one of the best solutions to fix update KB5018427 not installing or downloading on Windows 11. For this:
– Open up the Windows 11 Media Creation tool website. Then click on Download Now under Create Windows 11 Installation Media and then install it on the system.
– Once it is done, start the installation process again.
That’s it for this guide – Hopefully, one of these solutions work and fix the update KB5018427 not installing or downloading on Windows 11.Read more: How to fix update KB5017389 / KB5017271 not installing on Windows 11.