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In this guide, you will learn How to Fix / Troubleshoot Windows 11 Update Failed or stuck Issues
Microsoft regularly releases Windows updates, and it’s essential for keeping windows 11 secured. The company recently released windows 11 KB5009566 that fixes compatibility issues between Intel “Killer†and “SmartByte†networking software and the operating system. This is a mandatory update and Microsoft recommends downloading and installing immediately when it is available for your device. Well sometimes while installing the update you may experience Windows 11 KB5009566 stuck downloading or windows 11 update failed to install with different errors.
The reason may differ, from slow internet connection to third-party antivirus software or Lack of drive space, corrupted update files, hardware, or driver conflicts, In here we have effective Steps applied to fix windows 11 update problems
1. Ensure you have enough free space in your C drive to install the latest windows 11 updates, remove the external hard disk (if connected)
2. Temporarily disable or uninstall third-party antivirus and disconnect VPN if connected
3. Restart your computer
4. Re-run the Windows updates again from Settings -> Windows Updates -> click on Check for updates
Let’s run the build-in windows update troubleshooter that automatically detects and fix problems causing windows 11 updates stuck on download or fail to install, follow the steps below
1. Open the settings app using the Windows key + I
2. Go to the System tab then on the right-hand side Scroll down and click on Troubleshoot then other troubleshooters
3. Here you will get different troubleshooting options to fix internet connection, audio, printer issues, etc
4. Locate and select the windows update option then click the run option to launch the Windows update troubleshooter
5. This will start to diagnose windows update issues, check windows update service status, corrupted update cache, etc, and try to resolve them itself
Running the windows update troubleshooter typically deletes update cache, including any potentially corrupted files or stuck downloads. But if it doesn’t you need to delete it following the steps below.
1. Restart your computer in safe mode
2. Press Windows key + E to open file explorer and navigate to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download
3. Delete all files and folders inside the download folder to do this press Ctrl + A to select all and hit the delete key
4. Restart your computer
5. Check for updates again from Settings -> Windows Updates -> click on Check for updates
Boot in Clean Boot State and run Windows Update and see if this helps. When you start the computer in clean boot, it will start windows using a pre-selected minimal set of driver and startup programs. and help if any driver conflict or startup program prevents install or apply windows updates
1. Press Windows key + R, type MSConfig, and press ok to open system configuration utility
2. Go to the general tab then click selective startup, make sure clear the load startup items checkbox and ensure the load system services and use original boot configuration is checked
3. Next move to the services tab, select Hide all Microsoft services check box, now click Disable all
4. Click apply then ok and restart your computer
5. Now again check for updates this time may you get success without any problem
If you are still having trouble installing the update, try Download and install the latest update manually
1. To do this navigate to the Microsoft Update Catalog here
2. Search for the KB number of the security update that’s failing to install or stuck download
3. Save the update file to your computer, and run it as administrator after it finishes downloading
1. Open command prompt as administrator
2. First run DISM command DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
3. Let the command scan and execute 100% once done run system file checker command sfc /scannow
4. Again wait to complete the scanning and repair process, once done reboot your PC and check for updates again
If the issue is still not fixed, reinstall Windows 11 or Contact the OEM.
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