Windows 10: Why is my C: disk utilization stuck at ~0% while trying to install a game update?

Discus and support Why is my C: disk utilization stuck at ~0% while trying to install a game update? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I am trying to install the latest update for Helldivers 2 on steam, and whenever I have had to update that game in particular, it always takes an... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Mailcs06, May 27, 2025 at 5:58 PM.

  1. MAILCS06
    Mailcs06 Win User

    Why is my C: disk utilization stuck at ~0% while trying to install a game update?


    I am trying to install the latest update for Helldivers 2 on steam, and whenever I have had to update that game in particular, it always takes an insane amount of time to do the "reserving space" and "patching" steps of the installation. Today I decided to look in task manager to see if I could allocate more resources to the installation process, and I noticed that my C: disk, where both Steam and Helldivers 2 are installed, is at basically 0% utilization! Could anyone help me figure out how to get my computer to utilize more of the disk?Also, I tried to attach a screenshot to this post, but f

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    Mailcs06, May 27, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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  2. DGEORGE1
    DGeorge1 Win User

    KB3074678 stuck at 0%

    Hi all,

    Been trying trying to install updates for a few days now only to be stuck at 0%. Here's the list that I'm currently waiting on. Anyone have any suggestions?

    Update for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB3081441)

    Waiting to install

    Cumulative Update for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB3081444)

    Waiting to install

    Update for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB3074678)

    Waiting to install
     
    DGeorge1, May 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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  3. JASONDODD5
    jasondodd5 Win User
    trying to install games in xbox app in windows 10 but stuck at 0%

    im try to install games in the xbox app but when i go to install it its stuck at installing 0%
     
    jasondodd5, May 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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  4. TOMSTRONG
    TomStrong Win User

    Why is my C: disk utilization stuck at ~0% while trying to install a game update?

    Downloading updates stuck at 0%


    Hello everyone, Windows Update has been stuck at 0% every time I've tried in the last couple of days (see screenshot). These are the two updates available:


    • Security Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB3103688).

    • Cumulative Update for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB3105213).


    Why is my C: disk utilization stuck at ~0% while trying to install a game update? 54493d1485960957t-downloading-updates-stuck-0-a-clipboard01.jpg
     
    TomStrong, May 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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