A frustrating but very simple solution

Keeping Windows 10 up to date is essential. Even if you don’t care about new features, constant security updates keep your system safe from outside interference. Microsoft believes in this so strongly, and it’s hard to avoid automatic Windows 10 updates.

Unfortunately, many users have reported encountering an error message that prevents a successful Windows update. It’s a scary and frustrating situation, but it’s actually quite simple to fix. Here are six ways to fix the “Windows could not configure one or more system components” error.

As far as error messages go, "Windows was unable to configure one or more system components. To install Windows, restart your computer and then start the installation again." is long-winded and vague.