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Navigate to C:WindowsWinSxS folder, search for a pending. xml file and rename it. You may even delete it. This will allow Windows Update to delete pending tasks and build a fresh new update check.
How do I delete pending updates in Windows 10?
Clear pending updates on Windows 10
Open File Explorer on Windows 10. Select all the folders and files (Ctrl + A or click the “Select all” option in the “Home” tab) inside the “Download” folder. Click the Delete button from the “Home” tab.
How do I cancel pending updates?
Open an elevated command-prompt or PowerShell and type in net stop WuAuServ. This command stops the Windows Update service. Keep PowerShell or the Command Prompt open for later.
