driver updates greyed out

Hi Mary. I'm Greg, awarded MVP for eleven years, Volunteer Moderator, and Independent Advisor here to help you until this is resolved.

It should not be this way and I'll try to help you fix it, but keep in mind you can uninstall or Update drivers in the Device Manager as well. Windows drivers are also ancillary to the more important drivers from the PC or motherboard maker's Support Downloads web page. The most basic thing we need to learn to maintain a PC is how to keep the latest manufacturer's drivers current. Windows drivers are rarely enough.

That said, I'll give you everything possible for fixing failed Windows Updates, so that at least something will work. Even if you've tried a step, please do it over in sequence. Report back any steps that cannot be performed and why:

Some Updates will sort themselves out in a few days so I'd wait to see. If not or they are bothering you then here are steps you can take:

1. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter from Windows Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
2. Go through this checklist from Microsoft with the latest fixes for Windows Updates:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/tro...

3. Type Services in Search box, run Services app as Administrator, open Windows Update Service and Background Intelligent Transfer Service and Stop both.

Press “Windows (flag) key + R,” copy and paste C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\ press the Enter button.

This folder has all the files related to Windows updates.

Open the “Download” folder, select and delete all the files.

Restart Windows Update and Background Intelligent Transfer services in Services app by opening both and choosing Start.

4. If that fails try manually resetting Windows Update Service with the commands here:

https://www.askvg.com/fix-windows-update-proble...

5. You can also install the Updates manually that fail to install, which are logged at Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Installed Update History, and then search for those to download and install from this Catalog: https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search...
6. If they continue to fail and interfere, then you can block them using one of these methods: https://www.howtogeek.com/223864/how-to-uninsta...
7. If problems with Updates have become chronic and especially if you have other performance problems, go over this checklist to make sure the install is set up correctly, optimized for best performance, and any needed repairs get done: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/wiki...

Start with Step 4 to turn off Startup freeloaders which can conflict and cause issues, then Step 7 to check for infection the most thorough way, then step 10 to check for damaged System Files, and also Step 16 to test a new Local Admin account. Then continue with the other steps to go over your install most thoroughly.

8. If you have an older version or if nothing else works then while I am here to help you I would manually upgrade to the latest version by opening the Media Creation Tool from this link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-10/m..., choose Download Tool Now, then open the tool and choose Upgrade This PC Now. This saves your files, apps and most settings in place, is the most stable method to change versions, brings your Updates current, resolves most problems.

If any problems report back the verbatim error and number, then continue with these steps for overcoming Version Upgrade problems: http://answers.microsoft.com/en_US/windows/wiki...

9. There are more ways to control Updates here:

https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-con...

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted. If you'll wait to rate whether my post helped you, I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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an the trouble shoot did not find any thing.    it is asking me to update  the october update which i am leary about last time  i did that i had all sorts of errors. everytime  i try and  check for updates says up to date

 .  I am confused on what you want me to do i am not computer savvy and am afraid o mess  up the computer. there are so many things you listed am confused it would be great if we could do aremote session so you could see the problem and do the steps you suggested

i used tweeking  .com window repair tool and wen to repair and  repaired windows updates now there is nothing showing in  update history

used this thought it might help

 now there is nothing showing in  update history