Windows 10: Windows 10 Feature Update 2004 taking too long to install

Today I was notified by Windows Update that the 2004 update is finally ready to be downloaded and installed on my laptop. I pressed download and install and left the laptop plugged in idle as I did not have any laptop work to do at that time. Now it's been 4 hours since I left it on, and the Windows Update screen in the Settings > Updates & Security is still at 94% installing, which is the exact number I saw more than an hour ago. Is it stuck? Why is it taking so long to install? My internet is fast enough, I don't have many programs installed apart from a few essentials such as Office and Inkscape along with other credible software. I am afraid that if I close it and reset the Windows Update, it'll take 4+ hours again not to mention the additional lengthy rebooting and installing the update again in the blue background screen which happens with every single update, plus it's already night here so I cannot leave it turned on while I go to sleep.

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How long does the 2004 upgrade take using Windows Update?

A year ago I asked (and answered) the same question for 1903. Having just let Window Update successfully upgrade the same machine I used for those tests I can say that the answer remains the same. Times for each step were almost identical - over four hours from start to a working desktop.

How long does the 1903 upgrade take using Windows Update?


My recommendation: unless you really need to see the Feature Update listed in update history, then download the ISO and use that to upgrade.

 

Is it time for Windows 10 already?

Here's a good step by step guide on doing a fresh install.

How to clean install Windows 10 from a USB drive - Software - Feature - HEXUS.net

 

Feature update to Windows 10, version 1607 taking too long

HI,

Thank you for reading this.

I recently got a BSOD with whea uncorrectable error, after which I recovered the system and therefore checked for any updates for Windows.

There were a number of updates, which the system proceeded to download.

After the download, the installation is taking way too long - it's been on "Preparing to install updates 10%" for about an hour or so and has not yet installed the first update - Feature update to Windows 10, version 1607.

There are also Windows 10 Version 1511 updates and driver updates still waiting for installation.

Do you suggest me waiting for the installation or may there be a problem?

Thank you again!

Regards,

Alina