Services Need Enabling in Windows 11
If you've been unable to update Windows 11 for a week and the update screen displays: "Something didn't go as planned. No need to worry - undoing changes. Please keep your computer running...", it's possible that some services need to be enabled. This article will guide you through the process of enabling the necessary services to ensure a successful update.
Why are services needed to be enabled?
Some Windows services are set to Manual or Disabled by default, which may prevent the Windows Update service from functioning correctly. Enabling these services can help resolve issues with updates not installing or failing.
Which services need to be enabled?
The following services are essential for Windows Update to function properly:
- Windows Update: This service is responsible for downloading and installing updates for your Windows system.
- Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS): This service helps manage the downloading and uploading of data in the background.
- Cryptographic Services: This service is used to encrypt and decrypt data during the update process.
- Windows Error Reporting: This service helps Microsoft identify and fix issues with the Windows operating system.
How to enable services in Windows 11
To enable these services, follow these steps:
- Press the Windows key + X and select Windows PowerShell (Admin) from the menu.
- Type the following command and press Enter:
sc config wuauserv start= auto
sc config bits start= auto
sc config cryptsvc start= auto
sc config wer start= auto
This command will set the start type of the specified services to Automatic, ensuring they start up every time you boot your computer.
Restart your computer and try updating again
After enabling the necessary services, restart your computer and attempt to update Windows 11 again. The update should now install successfully.