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What do I do if my Windows 10 update is stuck?
- Make sure the updates really are stuck. …
- Turn it off and on again. …
- Check the Windows Update utility. …
- Run Microsoft’s troubleshooter program. …
- Launch Windows in Safe Mode. …
- Go back in time with System Restore. …
- Delete the Windows Update file cache yourself, part 1. …
- Delete the Windows Update file cache yourself, part 2.
Why is my Windows Update stuck?
If the Windows update installation is truly frozen, you have no other choice but to hard-reboot. Depending on how Windows and BIOS/UEFI are configured, you might have to hold down the power button for several seconds before the computer will turn off. On a tablet or laptop, removing the battery may be necessary.
