#win update problem

Question

every time i check for update this update appear and download then install and for infinite loop, i need help

Answer 1

Hi,

Yes, it is the latest update.

The first step would be to try resetting Windows updates using an automatic script.

Reset Windows updates in Windows 10/11

http://www.yourwindowsguide.com/2015/12/windows-update-complete-reset-in.html

Download the file > Right-click it and run as administrator. Reboot and check for updates again.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ot1kwb78h3rpx3z/WuReset2.0.bat?dl=1

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I’m eager to hear back and work together to find a solution.

Answer 2

The infinite loop with the 2026-05 Security Update (KB5089549) is typically caused by a problem with the local Windows Update components or the specific package download. Use these steps to break the loop and complete the update.

1. Clear the Windows Update cache
   1. Press Win + R, type services.msc, press Enter.
   2. Find Windows Update, right‑click it, choose Stop.
   3. Open C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution and delete all files and folders inside.
   4. Go back to services.msc, right‑click Windows Update, choose Start.
   5. Try Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates again.
2. Reset update components with Command Prompt (if the loop continues)
   1. In the taskbar search box, type command prompt.
   2. Right‑click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
   3. Run these commands one by one, pressing Enter after each and waiting for it to finish:

            net stop bits
            net stop wuauserv
            ren %systemroot%\softwaredistribution softwaredistribution.bak
            ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.bak
            net start bits
            net start wuauserv
      

   4. Restart the PC and run Windows Update again.
3. Manually install KB5089549 from Microsoft Update Catalog If the loop still occurs, install the update directly:
   1. Go to the Microsoft Update Catalog page for 2026-05 Security Update (KB5089549) (26200.8457).
   2. Download the package that matches the system (for most devices: Windows 11, x64‑based, and correct 24H2/25H2 build).
   3. Run the downloaded .msu file.
   4. If it appears to fail the first time, run the installer a second time, then restart.

After these steps, Windows Update should stop repeatedly offering the same KB5089549 update.

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References:

• Troubleshoot problems updating Windows
• Error with recent windows security update: 2026-05 Security Update (KB5089549) (26200.8457) Error Code: (0x80073712) - Microsoft Q&A
• Windows Update: FAQ