How to Fix a Stuck Windows Update

Here are the steps you can try. -Press Windows key + X -Go to Settings -Click Update and Security -Click Troubleshooter then Additional troubleshooter.

I've been having troubles with the Windows 10 update I think. The screens keeping getting stuck on Prepare Windows configuration and never install any updates.

Search for Command Prompt from the Windows Task Bar and right-click the Command Prompt icon. · Select Run as Administrator and type net stop ...

If Windows Update is not working on your PC, you might be able to solve the problem simply by deleting files from Software Distribution directory.

Method 1: Use Ctrl-Alt-Delete to fix a stuck Windows 10 update · 1. Press the keys 'Ctrl', 'Alt', and 'Delete' on your keyboard at the same time ...

Press Ctrl+Alt+Del. · Restart your computer using either the reset button or by powering it off and then back on with the power button. · Start ...

1. Perform Some Quick Fixes to Get Windows Update Unstuck Again · Reboot your system. · Disconnect any attached media drives and disable any active VPNs.

The solution was to try pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del once. It doesn't hurt to try it when you feel your updating is stuck.

Fix Windows Update Stuck: Useful Methods · Method 1: Restart System · Method 2: Search About Error Code · Method 3: Virus Scan · Method 4: Run Microsoft's ...

1. Make sure the updates really are stuck · 2. Turn it off and on again · 3. Check the Windows Update utility · 4. Run Microsoft's troubleshooter ...