Windows Update Stuck

Question

Windows 11 Update stuck for 2 weeks, downloads for 10% then fails.

Please Help, I don't want to reset my computer. I have tons of apps and games and don't wanna go through the hassle of downloading again.

Answer 1

Hello John,

How to you do In-Place upgrade? Will it delete my files?

Answer 2

Hello Prothom,

Thank you for updating me with that information. I apologize that the above methods did not resolve the issue.

Have you tried performing an In-place upgrade? It usually fixes this type of issue.

Kind regards,

John DeV

Independent Advisor

Answer 3

Hello John,

Good day to you too

I tried all the options but it does not seem to work.

However, I couldn't find "Double-click Windows Update" in the service manager.

Answer 4

Hello Prothom,

Good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

Please try the following methods below.

**Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win...

**Make sure Windows Update and Background Intelligent Transfer services are available and running.

Press Windows key+R to open Run then type: services.msc

Press Enter to open Services app

Double-click Background Intelligent Transfer Service.

If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK. If the status is Running, right click then select Restart

Double-click Windows Update.

If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK. If the status is Running, right click then select Restart

**Please try to run SFC and DISM to check for any system errors and corrupted files.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/usi...

After that, restart your computer

**Reset Windows Update Components

https://www.elevenforum.com/t/reset-windows-upd...

If the issue still persists, Please try performing an In-place Upgrade. It will definitely help in resolving update errors. Performing this can repair broken operating system files while your personal files, settings and installed applications will not be removed.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

Kind regards,

John DeV

Independent Advisor

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Answer 5

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-update-troubleshooter-19bc41ca-ad72-ae67-af3c-89ce169755dd#WindowsVersion=Windows_11

And

https://www.elevenforum.com/t/reset-windows-update-in-windows-11.3808/