The Update Is Not Applicable to Your Computer - Resolved
32The Update Is Not Applicable to Your Computer - Resolved.
Updates are an integral part of the Windows system; without these updates, your PC will not perform up to its potential.
A lot of users are reporting that when they try to install an update, they get an error message that reads “This update is not applicable to your computer”. This error message suggests that either your system is missing a prerequisite update or your PC is incompatible with the new update.
Commands Shown:
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth / Source:C:\RepairSource\Windows\LimitAccess
sfc /scannow
Before we go into details on how these issues could be fixed, we need to determine the possible causes. Here are the most frequent scenarios.
Unmatched Update package: The update that you are trying to install might not be meant for your system, or it might not be compatible with your processor architecture. You will need to make sure that it matches your system specs.
Update already installed: Maybe the update that you are trying to install is already installed into your windows. The only way to find this out is to check the update history.
Problem with windows updater: A problem could have occurred with the windows updater, which could cause the update to not install. To fix this you will have to use the troubleshooter.
Most recent update might not be installed: Maybe the most recent KB update is not installed in your system. You will have to install it to get the error fixed.
Corrupt system files: Corrupt system files could be preventing the updates from installing properly, so running a DISM and SFC scan could be your way out.
Wrong system locale: If you are getting the “this update is not applicable to your computer” error and can’t find any cause then try changing your system locale to English. A wrong locale could cause this issue to appear.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
the update is not applicable to your computer windows 7
the update is not applicable to your computer windows 10
the update is not applicable to your computer
the update is not applicable to your computer windows 8.1
the update is not applicable to your computer windows 8
the update is not applicable to your computer windows 7 64 bit
the update is not applicable to your computer windows 7 fix
the update is not applicable to your computer windows 8.1 64 bit
the update is not applicable for your computer
the update is not applicable in your computer
the update is not applicable on your computer
the update is not applicable windows 10
the update is not applicable windows 7
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba,Lenovo, and Samsung).