Important information about devices that have low disk space Therefore, you may see that your Windows Update history was cleared. This update may reset the Windows Update database to repair the problems that could prevent updates from installing successfully. This update may compress files in your user profile directory to help free up enough disk space to install important updates. This update may repair disabled or corrupted Windows operating system components that determine the applicability of updates to your version of Windows. This update may try to reset network settings if problems are detected, and it will clean up registry keys that may be preventing updates from being installed successfully. Note The installation will respect any user-configured sleep configurations and also your 'active hours' when you use your device the most. This update may request your device to stay awake longer to enable installation of updates. For more update information for Windows 10, version 1809, 1903, and 1909, see KB 5001716.

Windows 10 update 1709 fails to install