Windows 11 Cumulative Update, pending restart isn't working. How can I fix this because restarting doesn't work?

Anonymous
2025-03-20T20:59:24+00:00

My computer can't install the cumulative update even after many restarts because it'll just say "pending restart" and every time I try to restart, it doesn't want to install the cumulative update and there's no error code it generates, It'll just say pending restart. I tried doing a CMOS reset and using troubleshooter but nothing seems to be working. I'm on Windows 11 Home and on version 24H2.

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Estrella721 45,810 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-03-20T22:31:54+00:00

Hi, I'm Estrella. I'll do my best to help you.

  1. Start the Windows Installer Service

Press Windows + R, type services.msc and hit OK.

Look for Windows Installer service.

Right-click it and hit Start/Restart.

Do the same for the Windows Update Service and Background Intelligent Transfer Service.

Restart your computer then check.

  1. Reset Windows Components

In your search bar type CMD and right-click it, select run as administrator

Copy and paste each of the commands below then Enter:

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptSvc

net stop bits

net stop msiserver

Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

Ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old

net start wuauserv

net start cryptSvc

net start bits

net start msiserver

Restart your PC once done and then try again.

  1. If that fails, the next step is to try System Recovery without deleting your files and apps.

Click the Start menu > Settings > System > Recovery.

Choose Reinstall Now under the section labeled 'Fix problems using Windows Update.'

Once completed, your system will restart. Please check afterward.

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-05-02T18:41:30+00:00

    My computer can't install the cumulative update even after many restarts because it'll just say "pending restart" and every time I try to restart, it doesn't want to install the cumulative update and there's no error code it generates, It'll just say pending restart. I tried doing a CMOS reset and using troubleshooter but nothing seems to be working. I'm on Windows 11 Home and on version 24H2.

    How do I install Windows 11 on this computer? Please advise

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-04-30T14:41:31+00:00

    updates failed message 2025-04 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5055523)

    Install error - 0x800f081f

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-04-23T01:26:13+00:00

    It keeps giving me an "Updates failed" message in the windows update tab. Windows 11, version 24h2 (repair version). Download error - 0x80246019

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-04-20T23:43:44+00:00

    Hi, I'm Estrella. I'll do my best to help you.

    1. Start the Windows Installer Service
      Press Windows + R, type services.msc and hit OK.
      Look for Windows Installer service.
      Right-click it and hit Start/Restart.
      Do the same for the Windows Update Service and Background Intelligent Transfer Service.
      Restart your computer then check.
    2. Reset Windows Components

    In your search bar type CMD and right-click it, select run as administrator
    Copy and paste each of the commands below then Enter:

    net stop wuauserv
    net stop cryptSvc
    net stop bits
    net stop msiserver
    Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
    Ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
    net start wuauserv
    net start cryptSvc
    net start bits
    net start msiserver

    Restart your PC once done and then try again.

    1. If that fails, the next step is to try System Recovery without deleting your files and apps.

    Click the Start menu > Settings > System > Recovery.
    Choose Reinstall Now under the section labeled 'Fix problems using Windows Update.'
    Once completed, your system will restart. Please check afterward.

    is good for me

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