How Do I Fix a Stuck Windows Update?

How Do I Fix a Stuck Windows Update?
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How do I get Windows Update unstuck?

How to Fix a Stuck Windows Update Installation

  1. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del. …
  2. Restart your computer using either the reset button or by powering it off and then back on with the power button. …
  3. Start Windows in Safe Mode. …
  4. Complete a System Restore to undo the changes made so far by the incomplete installation of the Windows updates.

How do I know if my Windows update is stuck?

Select the Performance tab, and check activity of CPU, Memory, Disk, and Internet connection. In the case that you see a lot of activity, it means that the update process is not stuck. If you can see little to no activity, that means the update process could be stuck, and you need to restart your PC.

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