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Why is "Installation Started: Windows has started installing the following update: Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool" happening while I am trying to use my computer. The updates can happen the 14 - 16 hours that I am NOT using my computer! It stops me from using my computer for 20 minutes or so!!!!!! Since I NEVER turn my PC off or let it go to sleep, It has 14+ hours every day to do anything it wants.
I HAVE to use it for 10 hours a day!
STOP UPDATING WHILE I AM USING IT!!!!
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Hi Ray Abel,
Windows 10 automatically downloads and installs updates to make sure your device is up to date. You can set active hours to let us know when you're usually using your PC to help prevent inconvenient restarts. You can follow the steps in this link to set up active hours for Windows 10 Update.
Should you have further queries, feel free to post it.
Which version of Windows 10 is currently installed? See how to verify:
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wik...
Open Start > Settings > Update & security > Troubleshoot
Scroll down
Click Windows Update
Click Run the Troubleshooter
Run it at least three times.
When complete, restart to see if the problem is resolved.
If that does not help...
Before carrying out this procedure, disconnect from the Internet. That means turning off Wi-Fi and disconnecting from a wired connection. If you don't, Windows 10 will indicate some files are in use and cannot be modified or the command will be non-responsive. Also, you should restart your computer after disconnecting from the Internet. The easiest way to do it is to enable Airplane mode from the Action Center - Windows key + A.
Open Start, type: CMD
Right click CMD
Click Run as administrator
Type each of the following then hit Enter
taskkill /f /fi "SERVICES eq wuauserv" (Do this multiple times)
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
rmdir C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore
rmdir C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download
When complete, hit Enter, then restart, then try updating again.
If that does not work..
Right click CMD
Click Run as administrator
Type each of the following then hit Enter
Run these codes:
Net Stop bits
Net Stop wuauserv
Net Stop appidsvc
Net Stop cryptsvc
Ren %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.bak
Ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.bak
Net Start bits
Net Start wuauserv
Net Start appidsvc
Net Start cryptsvc
After running these commands, check if your issue is fixed.
Try this additional tips to see if they work:
Troubleshoot Windows Update Problems in Windows 10 Using These Five Tips
https://windows10.help/blogs/entry/23-troublesh...
Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.
