Windows update is stuck at 0% downloading

Hello MicNorlund,

Thank you for updating me that information. I'm sorry it didn't resolve the issue.

Reset Windows Update in Windows 10

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/24742-reset...

If it doesn't work, Please try to check this article if it helps.

https://appuals.com/windows-update-stuck-at-0/

I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any further concerns.

Sincerely

John DeV

Independent Advisor

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Hello John DeV

Thanks for your answer.

I have tried all of your suggestions but the problem still remains.

Best regards MicNorlund

Hello MicNorlund,

I'm John an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you. I want to apologize if you encountered this issue. I understand you have a problem with windows updates stuck at 0% download.

** Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

Windows 10: Select Start> Settings> Update & Security> Troubleshoot, then select Windows Update under Get up and running, and then select Run the troubleshooter.

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

Click Start, type services.msc in the Start Search text area, and then click services.msc in the programs list. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.

Double-click Background Intelligent Transfer Service.

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

Double-click Windows Update.

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

Double-click Workstation.

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

Close the Services window and try to install updates again.

** Rename Software Distribution Folders

Note: Before trying to rename the folders, please disconnect in the Internet first or Turn on Airplane mode then restart your computer.

From Start, search for cmd

Select Command Prompt (with the Run as Administrator option) from the results

At the Command Prompt, type the following commands one at a time. After each, select Enter. Let the command complete before typing the next command.

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptsvc

net stop bits

net stop msiserver

ren% systemroot% \ software distribution software distribution.bak

ren% systemroot% \ system32 \ catroot2 catroot2.bak

net start wuauserv

net start cryptSvc

net start bits

net start msiserver

After all these commands are completed , close the Command Prompt window and restart your computer.

Please try again to run the Windows Update.

If it doesn't work, Kindly try to use the media creation tool. It will definitely help in resolving update errors. Performing this can repair broken operating system files while preserving your personal files, settings and installed applications.

https: //www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo ...

Download the media creation tool and save it to your computer.

Open the MediaCreationTool2004 tool and Accept the License terms.

Select Upgrade this PC now and make sure to select Keep personal files and apps.

It might take some time to install Windows 10. Your computer will restart in a few times, Make sure you do not turn off your PC.

I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any further concerns.

Sincerely

John DeV

Independent Advisor