Fix Windows Update Stuck or Failing
Windows Update hanging at a percentage or failing with an error? Try these proven fixes in order.
Last updated · January 2026
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Updates occasionally stall. Try these fixes from least to most invasive.
011. Restart and retry
Restart the PC and run Windows Update again. Interrupted downloads resume automatically.
022. Run the troubleshooter
033. Clear the update cache
044. Reset Windows Update components
Run DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, then sfc /scannow, then restart and retry updates.
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