Windows Update components might be broken.

A slow internet connection or a cluttered hard drive are not the only potential problems to do with Windows Update.

Because Windows Update is its own little program, components within can break and throw the entire process off of its natural course.

How long does Windows 10 update take 2018?

“Microsoft has slashed the time it takes to install major feature updates to Windows 10 PCs by carrying out more tasks in the background. The next major feature update to Windows 10, due in April 2018, takes an average of 30 minutes to install, 21 minutes less than last year’s Fall Creators Update.”

How do I make Windows 10 update faster?

If you want to allow Windows 10 to use the total bandwidth available on your device to download Insider preview builds faster, follow these steps:

• Open Settings.
• Click on Update & Security.
• Click the Advanced options link.
• Click the Delivery Optimization link.
• Turn on the Allow downloads from other PCs toggle switch.