How to Fix Windows Update KB5055683 Failing to Install
If you’re trying to update Windows and keep getting stuck on update KB5055683, you’re not alone. In this guide, I’ll walk you through several ways to fix the issue and get the update to install properly. Plus, I’ll touch on one of the bigger problems with this particular update, something that might even make you want to skip it entirely.
How to Fix Windows Update KB5055683 Failing to Install
If you're not in a rush, just pause updates for a while and let Microsoft sort their stuff out.
- Go to Settings > Windows Update
- Click Pause updates for 1 week
I’d give it a month before checking again, but that’s just me.
Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
If you’d rather fix it than wait it out, the built-in troubleshooter actually does a decent job sometimes.
- Press Windows Key + I to open Settings
- Stay on the System tab, then click Troubleshoot
- Select Other troubleshooters
- Find Windows Update near the top and click Run
Follow the steps. With luck, it’ll patch things up and you can try the update again.
Install KB5055683 Manually
Still no luck? Time to get hands-on.
- Head to the Microsoft Update Catalogue
- Search for KB5055683
- Download the version that matches your system specs (check 32-bit vs 64-bit, Windows version, etc.)
Don’t stress if you download the wrong version. Windows will block the install if it’s incompatible.
Corrupted system files can mess with updates. The System File Checker (SFC) can fix those.
- Type CMD into the Start menu
- Right-click Command Prompt > Run as administrator
Type:
sfc /scannow
- Press Enter and let it run. This might take a while.
If the scan fails or gets stuck, try again in Safe Mode.
Reset Windows Update Components
If nothing else works, you can reset the Windows Update system itself. This is more involved, but it often works.
Rather than clog up this guide with the full steps, check out our full how-to:
How to Reset Windows Update Components to Fix Update Issues
Roll Back a Recent Update
Sometimes a previous update gets in the way. Rolling it back can help.
- Uninstall the last update you received
- Restart your computer
- Then, try installing KB5055683 again
Need help uninstalling updates? I’ve got you covered here:
How to Uninstall a Bad Windows Update
Why KB5055683 Is a Pain (and Maybe Not Worth It)
Windows updates are notorious for being problematic, and KB5055683 sticks to that tradition. It’s frustrating that yet another update can’t do something as basic as install correctly. Personally, I suggest skipping this one (at least for now) by pausing updates temporarily. But if you really want to force it through, I’ve laid out a few solid fixes below.