windows 11 update

Question

Why is the auto update not working? I click on update and it runs for at least half hour and no notice or green check mark Ithat I have latest updates? The most recent update was Security Update KB5079473 (26200-8037)? Help Thanks

Answer 1

If the most recent update installed on your system is KB5079473, then your system is fully up to date, there are no missing updates, and there is nothing further you need to do, or did that update fail to install.

Answer 2

Auto update in Windows 11 can appear to “run forever” or not show a green check mark if the update process is stuck, still downloading in the background, or if an update (like KB5079473) is repeatedly failing.

Use these steps to diagnose and fix it:

1. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter
   1. Select Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
   2. Under Most frequent, find Windows Update and select Run.
   3. Let it complete, then restart the PC.
   4. Go back to Start > Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates and see if the status changes or if any error code appears.
2. Check if the update is stuck or still processing
   • In Settings > Windows Update, look for:
     • A specific percentage (for example, stuck at 0%, 51–99%, or 100%).
     • A message like “Installing” or “Pending install.”
   • If it appears stuck at 0% or 100%:
     • Restart the PC.
     • Ensure the internet connection is stable: Start > Settings > Network & Internet and verify Wi‑Fi/Ethernet is connected.
3. Verify disk space
   • Windows 11 needs enough free space to complete updates.
   • If storage is low, free space using the guidance in Free up drive space in Windows, then try Check for updates again.
4. If KB5079473 specifically keeps failing
   • After running the troubleshooter and checking space/connection, try Windows Update again.
   • If it still fails and no basic repair helps, one proven resolution from similar cases is to reinstall or repair the current Windows version using the official “reinstall current version of Windows” method, which can fix corrupted update components and then allow KB5079473 to install.

If, after these steps, Windows Update still runs for a long time with no completion message or error code, collect any error code that eventually appears in Windows Update and then follow the detailed guidance in Troubleshoot problems updating Windows for that specific error.

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References:

• Windows Update: FAQ
• Troubleshoot problems updating Windows
• Windows Update Troubleshooter
• KB5079473 fail with 0x80073712 while inplace upgrade fail with 0x8007042B - Microsoft Q&A
• Latest Security Update KB5079473 (26200.8037) Fails to Install - Microsoft Q&A