Cause of a Frozen or Stuck Windows Update
There are several reasons why the installation or finalization of one or more Windows updates can hang. Most often, these types of problems are due to a software conflict or a preexisting issue that simply wasn't brought to light until the Windows updates started installing.
What to do if Windows is stuck on update?
How to fix a stuck Windows update
- 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.
- Launch a thorough virus scan.
Why is Windows Update stuck at 100% downloading?
There are many reasons for the issue, but in most cases， it is caused by conflicts with software or drivers. Check if there is a lack of free space situation in your C drive. If so, clean up your C drive, make sure it has at least 8GB of space.
