service host >windows update -continuously ? causing very high consumption ?

Question

hi there, 

Task manager has indicated that Service Host: Windows Update -Very High on power usage/trend . ATM cpu is relative to 20% (but maybe higher later!).

I've tried troubleshooting windows update but it too was stuck on scanning -' checking ..pending restart..'?? 

Please help me to identify the issue of cause?

Please provide me with a resolution to the 'stuck on scanning -windows update'?

from very worried,

Thankyou

Answer 1

Hi HeavensEarth69

My name is Andre Da Costa; an Independent Consultant, Windows Insider MVP and Windows & Devices for IT MVP. I'm here to help you with your problem.

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..

1. Open Start, type: CMD

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...

Information in the above link is sourced from a trusted Microsoft MVP blog.

Answer 2

Hi!

My name is German, and I am here to help you.

If some Windows functions aren't working or Windows crashes, use the System File Checker to scan Windows and restore your files. 

Though the steps below might look complicated at first glance, just follow them in order, step-by-step, and we’ll try to get you back on track.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/929833...

Any other questions I am at your disposal.

Have a great day!

Answer 3

First 20% cpu usage is little for getting an update.

The second thing is that you tried to trouble shoot when Update was active.

Answer 4

Hi HeavensEarth69

You mention that Windows Update is stuck on Pending Restart . . .

Restart (not shut down) your PC maybe 3 or 4 times in a row, to see if that will prompt the update service to install whatever update are waiting to be installed . ..