Windows 10: Windows 10 feature update very slow or stuck

Have been trying to install the new 1903 update. Having discovered the upgrade was downloaded, presumably in background without me noticing, I began the install from settings. I am assuming it does not require an internet connection at this point. My pc is not configured for auto connect from my Samsung hotspot. Initially the upgrade seemed to go reasonably fast until it got to 82% on the blue screen. After 5 hours it was still on 82%! Spinner was spinning. At this point I did a hard reset by holding down power button. On reboot it then did a rollback to previous version which thankfully only took 5 minutes. However, next morning I found it was again attempting 1903 update again. This time it appears stuck at 88% after 5 hours. Is this long time normal or is it stuck? I have a laptop with i7 processor and 8 GB RAM. Any assistance would be appreciated.

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Microsoft to make Windows 10 updates mandatory

Well, at the moment at least, you can choose to defer upgrades. Under Settings > Windows Updates > Advanced options you need to check the box labeled "Defer upgrades". What does that do? Good question. The answer I've found might illuminate it to a degree.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/defer-upgrades-in-windows-10

I hear this only applies to Pro and Enterprise editions. But I can't verify that.

 

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

 

Windows 10 Creators Update to Feature New Levels of Privacy Control

Just a tiny step closer before I'll upgrade to windows 10....