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Windows Update keeps showing "Updates in progress".

Anonymous
2020-07-27T16:17:11+00:00

Updates does in fact work, but every time I go to system settings it states "Updates in progress".

I know this is a minor issue but it still bothers me.  Here is a picture:

What could cause this?  I have already tried clearing out the update cache files and that does not make this go away.

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-07-28T18:54:59+00:00

    Here are the things that I have done this morning. I finally got the Windows Defender updated and after that I shut down my PC and waited a couple of minutes then rebooted. Here is what I just saw when I opened Settings.

    I get that also after an upgrade or even after checking for an update.  The problem is that 10 to 20 mins later it reverts back to saying "updates in progress".

    No clue as to why it always reverts to that even after an apparent completed update.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-08-12T10:53:53+00:00

    the issue actually returned. For now, i think I'm just going to ignore it and figure maybe the fall update will address it. I'm not seeing it using any resources to be concerned about. 

    I feel the same way.  This issue is mostly cosmetic IMHO and not worth the bother of reformatting and all the crazy stuff.

    I just have a bit of OCD and expect stuff to work like it should.

    My understanding is that Microsoft will only have one major update per year now.  This starting next year.

    Thanks for your help and insight.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-07-30T19:11:58+00:00

    UPDATED: I have two identical Thinkpads both of them have the exact same issue. Both machines are true clean installs of windows 10 last week and the issue is likely due to a recent update.

    If this is not the case, hopefully someone else has figured it out? 

    I'm with Windows 10 Pro and with Norton 365 installed.

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-07-29T01:12:02+00:00

    Hi! I'm Dan! An Independent Advisor and also a Microsoft user for several years. I'll be more than happy to assist you today!

    Please check out this article to further understand the cause of this issue and how to fix it. https://www.technipages.com/stop-windows-10-upd...

    I hope this information is helpful. Please keep me updated on the status of this issue. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask and I will be glad to assist you.

    Standard Disclaimer: There are links to non-Microsoft websites. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it.

    Best regards,

    Dan

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-07-27T16:20:54+00:00

    Hi, I'm Bianca, an Independent Advisor for Microsoft, an expert and a Microsoft user like you. I'm happy to assist you.

    I'm not sure if you already have tried this but I do not want to miss important troubleshooting steps. Please run the Windows Update troubleshooter. Follow the steps here:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-ph/help/402732...

    Restart your PC and let me know if you will still get the same message.

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