Windows 10: Update to KB5004296 hung at20% for 4 hours. Restarting now gives long delays in starting...

PC : Asus 270AR , i7 7700K KL at 4.2GHz, 32GB 3200MHz RAM , GPU: MSI RTX 2080Ti 11GB with latest Studio driver, Mon: LG 32GN550 165/1mS Nvidea Compatible DV connectOpsys WIN10 PRO 64 bit Build 2021.07.30.22939317Current installed updates: Feature U/D Ver 21H1 8/7/2021Quality U/D 21H1 KB5004237 29/07/20121Application s/ware: Da Vinci StudioPC been running fine for many months and taking Updates OK with no problemsDetails: Updating to Cumulative U/D 21H1 KB5004296 started, but hung solid at 20%. for 4 hrs. Modem was running OKand Inet up and running as well Both were checked on my o

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It seems to be hung on "Preparing for the upgrade" for 4 hours now

The download seems to have gone Ok, but now

It seems to be hung on "Preparing for the upgrade" for 4 hours now.

How long should it take?

 

5 min delay on cold start between login screen and bg screen

Ok, let the powershell command run overnight
If the command didn't solve the problem, the try these steps in order:

1. Disable superfetch service
   • Empty the following folder c:\Windows\Prefetch\
   • Restart the computer
   • Si ça ne marche pas, passer à l'étape 2;
2. Disable the AppXSvc from the registry: change the "Start" key value from 3 to 4 (see the screenshot)

 

Windows update and restart during active hours

Hi susanahlburg,

There will be situations when Windows Update can override the set active hours due to a bug. As a workaround, I suggest that you set your connection as metered to control when updates are installed.

To set a Wi-Fi network connection as metered:

• Select Start > Settings > Network & Internet >
  Wi-Fi > Manage known networks.
• Select the Wi-Fi network > Properties > turn on Set as metered connection.

In addition, if you are experienced in modifying group policies and registry keys, you can configure a forced restart after a specified installation time, and then turn off auto-restart for updates during active hours. Should you choose to proceed with modifying
group policies and registry keys, I suggest that you seek assistance from an IT professional or technician to avoid further issues with the system. Here is an
article on how to manage device restarts after updates. Refer to
Schedule update installation and Delay automatic reboot.

Let us know how it turns out.