Before you begin
Save open work and back up important files. Use instructions for your exact device and software version. If Windows cannot start, see the startup guide.
Work through these checks
0 of 3 complete01Stop update services, purge the SoftwareDistribution cache, and restart services.
- Stop update services, purge the SoftwareDistribution cache, and restart services.
What to expect
Check whether the original symptom still occurs.
If it does not helpContinue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.
02Uninstall any secondary or unused system language packs through Windows Settings.
- Uninstall any secondary or unused system language packs through Windows Settings.
What to expect
Check whether the original symptom still occurs.
If it does not helpContinue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.
03Run DISM StartComponentCleanup to clear redundant and corrupted servicing cache files.
- Run DISM StartComponentCleanup to clear redundant and corrupted servicing cache files.
What to expect
Check whether the original symptom still occurs.
If it does not helpContinue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.
Possible causes
- Missing or corrupted delta update files inside the Windows Update cache directory.
- Conflicting language pack parameters installed on the local system.
- Corrupt database flags inside the Component-Based Servicing (CBS) transaction records.
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