Windows Update KB5019157 won't install on my HP Spectre X360

[Skyrider500]

Windows update KB5019157 won't install

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

The only suggestion I can offer would be to try installing the standalone update from the Microsoft Update Catalog.

This link will provide the info for where to get the update.

November 15, 2022—KB5019157 (OS Build 22000.1281) Preview - Microsoft Support

[Skyrider500]

Thank you, it has certainly moved me forward and some updates have been applied, I am now suffering the same situation with KB5021234.

I am trying to install that using the stand alone method, but doesn't seem to be completing the installation.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Unfortunately, if Windows Update won't install the update and the manual install won't install the update, I only have one band-aid fix you can try, and that is to hide the update so it no longer gums up your Windows Update program.

When you read the release notes for this security update, it appears that the next security update will include whatever is missing.

December 13, 2022—KB5021234 (OS Build 22000.1335) - Microsoft Support

So, hopefully the next security update Microsoft releases will install.

Here's how to hide the update:

Download, unzip and run the Microsoft Hide Windows Update utility that I zipped up and attached below.

The utility will run and find the update that isn't installing.

Check the box to hide the update.

The utility will run again and report the problem is 'Fixed.'

Close out of the utility, restart the PC and try to install the update again.

The update should go away after you click on the Windows Update Needs attention 'Retry' button.

You may have to click on the Retry button more than once, but eventually it will be gone from there.