Language Pack Download Stuck.

Hi everyone,

I have the exact same issue... Still, I found a workaround:

While the module has been installed, do not download the Basic Typing, Handwriting and Speeching.

Instead:

1. Click on the 3 dots next to the label "Microsoft Input Method Editor".
2. Then go to keyboard options.
3. Select the first (main) option.
4. In the compatibility section, switch on the "previous version" button.

The previous IME menu should appear when clicking on the tray icon.

Hi Ringo Günther,

The new error code seems to point to a Windows Update issue.

You mentioned that you tried SFC and DISM methods, please note that generally speaking, SFC and DISM commands are used in combination.

Since I don't know the completeness of your previous solutions, the following content will include some of the methods you mentioned earlier.

Method 1: Manually set Startup type of Windows Update related services.

In the search box on the taskbar, type cmd.

Find Command Prompt in the search results and select Run as administrator.  (Select Yesor Continue, when prompted by the User Account Control.) 

In the Administrator: Command Prompt window, type the following commands and then press Enterkey after each one:

SC config wuauserv start= auto

SC config bits start= auto

SC config cryptsvc start= auto
SC config trustedinstaller start= auto

Restart your computer and try to update again.

Method 2: Rename software distribution folders

In the search box on the taskbar, type command prompt , then select Run as administrator from the list of options. Select Yes . Next, in the window that appears, type the following commands one at a time, including the spaces as shown. After you type each command, press Enter. Then let each command complete before you type the next command.

net stop bits

net stop wuauserv

ren %systemroot%\softwaredistribution softwaredistribution.bak

ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.bak

net start bits

net start wuauserv

After all these commands are completed, close the Command Prompt window and restart your computer.

Method 3: Use System File Checker.

• In the search box on the taskbar, type command prompt, and right-click or press and hold Command Prompt (Desktop app) from the list of results. Select Run as administrator, and then selectYes.
• Type DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth (note the space before each "/"), and then press Enter. (Note: This step may take a few minutes to start and complete.)
• After you see a message that says "The operation completed successfully," type sfc /scannow (note the space between "sfc" and "/") and press Enter.
• After you see a message that says, "Verification 100% complete," type exit and press Enter.

Method 4: Try to see if the issue recurs under the new user profile.

• Create a local user or administrator account in Windows - Microsoft Support

Method 5: Perform an in-place upgrade or repair upgrade.

I can understand your idea that you don't want to perform a clean installation of Windows, and I've found other ways to fix Windows for you.

• How to run In-place upgrade in Windows 11 - Microsoft Community
• How to: Perform a Custom Installation of Windows 11 and Windows 10 - Microsoft Community

Disclaimer: Please back up all your important data before performing it.

If there is anything not clear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best Regards,

Kyo - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Hi Ringo Günther,

Thank you for getting back to us.

What is your specific network environment? Have you used tools like game accelerators, VPNs?

Have you tested for this issue in other non-American languages? For example, Korean and Vietnamese in Asia?

Are there other available Windows devices in your current network environment? If so, does the problem still occur when you download Japanese using the device?

In my test, I was able to successfully download Japanese and use it normally.

Perhaps you might consider performing a clean boot to rule out third-party interference and temporarily disable Windows Firewall and then test if the problem recurs.

How to perform a clean boot in Windows - Microsoft Support

Disclaimer: A “clean boot” starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. It helps to determine whether a background program is interfering with your game or program and to isolate the cause of a problem.

These steps of "clean boot" might look complicated at first glance. However, to avoid any trouble for you, please follow them in order and step-by step so that it will help you get you back on track.

Turn Microsoft Defender Firewall on or off - Microsoft Support

Disclaimer: Follow these steps to temporarily turn off real-time Microsoft Defender antivirus protection in Windows Security. However, keep in mind that if you do so, your device may be vulnerable to threats. So please turn on it immediately once issue fixed.

If there is anything not clear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best Regards,

Kyo - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Hello Kyo,

Thank you for your response.

I would have to dive deep into my browsing history in order to get all the threads I've searched info about this (My web browser history is flooded with Microsoft boards right now) However I still do have these 2 ones open.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-10-stuck-at-downloading-language-pack/ce220458-3ea4-48a3-a9c1-eb74eec92a2b https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/win-10-language-pack-stuck-at-downloading/2e86d790-1f77-48d6-8d01-c20a24137154

I'm running Windows 11 with the latest 22H2 update, according to winver it's 22H2(Os Build 22621.1194).

The settings menu, as well as trying to install the language pack via PowerShell doesn't provide any info, the download just get stuck at around 70%.

I've also talked with customer support and they told me to try rebooting my PC and leave the "Updates are on your way" screen until it's gone. I don't know how long it took, since I just left it that way and went to sleep, however, once I woke up and checked, the basic typing, handwritting and speech were still missing.

I've just tried out what you suggested, but sadly, the results are the same.

Hi Ringo Günther,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I can understand your feelings.

Regarding language pack, there is no separate download link for general users.

I would like to confirm some information with you.

• Can you let me know which threads you read?
• What is your current version of Windows? Type winver in the Search Box to get detailed system information.
• Is the problem you're having just a stuck progress? Are there any additional error codes?

Many of the methods you mentioned do not seem to involve UAC and Network, perhaps you can consider approaches that apply to UAC or Network.

About UAC

• Try temporarily disabling UAC.

Type UAC in the Search Box, select and click Change User Account Control settings.

Adjust to the lowest level. As shown below.

Disclaimer: Follow these steps to temporarily disable User Account Control (UAC). However, keep in mind that if you do so, your device may be vulnerable to threats. So please turn on it immediately once issue fixed.

About the network

• Run network commands. Try running these network commands to manually reset the TCP/IP stack, release and renew the IP address, and flush and reset the DNS client resolver cache:

1. Select Search on the taskbar, type Command prompt. The Command Prompt button will appear. To the right of it, select Run as administrator> Yes.
2. At the command prompt, run the following commands in the listed order, and then check to see if that fixes your connection problem:
   • Type netsh winsock reset and selectEnter.
   • Type netsh int ip reset and select Enter.
   • Type ipconfig /release and select Enter.
   • Type ipconfig /renew and select Enter.
   • Type ipconfig /flushdns and select Enter.

If there is anything not clear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best Regards,

Kyo - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist