Windows 10: Windows Update loading forever

Windows Update keeps on loading and never shows up any update:




What can I do to fix this? Thank you!

:)

 

updates loading forever

Last night, my laptop gave me the option to update and turn off. I did so, and it has been loading ever since -- for nearly 24 hours. When I went to use the laptop in the morning, it said the updates were 9% complete...since then, all I see is the wheel
of death circling and circling. What to do????

 

updates loading forever

Hi Elisabeth,

Keeping your computer updated is important. It improves the reliability, security, and performance of your computer. The time needed to download the update depends on the connection speed, network settings, and the size of the update. This issue may have
been caused by misconfigured system files and Windows Update program file corruption. To troubleshoot your issue about updating your computer, we recommend running the
Windows Update Troubleshooter. The troubleshooter will perform a diagnostic process on your system that will check and resolve issues related to updating your computer. If
the troubleshooter finds any issues, it will be listed in the result with additional instructions you may need to follow. However, in most cases, the troubleshooter will find and apply fixes automatically.

Get back to us with the result for further assistance.

 

Please run the Windows Update Troubleshooter:
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9830262
Please provide the exact details of any problem it reports as not fixed.

 

Alright, so the error is "Service registration is missing or corrupt" and says Not Fixed :\
Thanks for the reply!

 

The next step is to reset windows updates completely using this tutorial and check if this helps:
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2...0-a.html?ltr=W
Make sure you have the administrator privilages

 

I did that and ran the troubleshooter again and it says that the error is fixed. However, windows update is still having the same problem for me and won't load at all.

 

Hey,
Let us check the system Files.To do this do both of these:

• Perform System File Check (SFC)

Follow the steps:

a. Press “Windows Key + Q” to open search Bar.

b. Type “cmd” without quotes in the search box.

c. On the left pane, right click on the “cmd” option and select “Run as Administrator”.

d. Type ‘sfc /scannow’ without quotes and hit enter.

• run the System update readiness command. It detects incorrect manifests, cabinets or registry data, it may replace the incorrect data with corrected version available. Follow the steps.

• Press Windows key + X.
• Click command prompt (Run as administrator).
• In the Administrator: Command Prompt window, type the following commands. Press Enter key after each command:

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
To close the Administrator: Command prompt window, type Exit, and then press Enter.
Reply back with the results would be happy to help.

 

So I ran both the commands and got this:




The log file is also attached.

 

That is where the problem is.You would require an Installation media to repair those files.Use method 6 from here:
DISM - Repair Windows 10 Image - Windows 10 Forums

The installation media should be same according to your architecture,Language and Edition.

 

Sorry which method are you talking about? I don't see a method 6 anywhere

 

Sorry Step 6 of option 1:
6. To Use DISM /RestoreHealth /Source:wim Command

*Arrow Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:wim:Full Path to install.wim file:1

OR

(To prevent DISM from using Windows Update for online images)
*Arrow Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:wim:Full Path to install.wim file:1 /limitaccess

For example:

*Arrow Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:wim:D:\sources\install.wim:1 /limitaccess

 

Alright, so I have the install.esd file instead of install.wim, so I'm going to be using step 7. Which command would I use though (with or without /limitaccess)?

 

First give a try with /limitaccess then if it does not work, try without /limitaccess

 

Tried both and I'm still getting the same error