Windows 8 Jan 2023 update never ends

Neo 421 Reputation points
2023-01-14T13:07:54.58+00:00

It's a weird problem. I have 32-bit Windows 8 VM and the Jan 2023 update was installed wihtout problems. But for other 64-bit Windows 8 VMs, the update process got stuck as 95%.

After some digging, I see that Windows (I believe some services) are very busy with files in C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download. At same time, CPU usage is quite high - with 4 vCPUs, usage is constantly about 30%.

For example, I have 2 folders in this directory. When I view folder property in Explorer, folder size varies greatly from time to time.

Is there any workaround for this?

EDIT:

w8

w8-files

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  1. S.Sengupta 15,111 Reputation points MVP
    2023-01-15T02:37:04.7966667+00:00

    Open Command Prompt as Administrator.

    Type the followings and hit the enter key:

    net stop wuauserv

    net stop bits

    Now browse to the C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution folder and delete all the files and folders inside.

    Again, open Command Prompt and type the followings and hit the enter key:

    net start wuauserv

    net start bits

    Reboot.

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