Windows 10: Windows Update stuck at 20% for about 2 hours.

It's stuck on 20% for about 2 hours. And what is this error?* Original title: This has been going on for about 2 hours.

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Windows 10 updates stuck at 91% for 7 hours

Microsoft was of no help to me at all (yet again). Pointing at others, in this case 3rd party antivirus software is a typical attempt to hide their own incompetence.

Another few hours of productivity lost thanks to Microsoft!

Here's what worked for me: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-update-stuck-downloading-updates

 

Installed Windows 10 2 hours ago. Laptop stuck on "Restarting

Installed Windows 10 2 hours ago. Laptop stuck on "Restarting". Any suggestions on how to rectify?

OP - Jo_R

 

Windows update is stuck at 83% for hours now

Hi Yoshi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows Builds.

I understand your concern that Windows update is stuck at 83%. We will help you with this issue.

This issue might be due to the anti-virus software or corrupted Windows Update Components.

Do let us know if you were able to see any error code/ error notification?

I suggest you to hard reboot the computer and perform the below.

Method 1:

Step 1: I suggest you to uninstall the anti-virus software installed on your device and check for the updates.

If the issue still persists,

Step 2: I suggest you to
run the Windows Update troubleshooter and check.

Windows Update Troubleshooter resolves problems that prevents you from updating windows.

Steps:

• Press Windows key and type
  Troubleshooting.
• Click on Troubleshooting and click on
  View all in the left pane.
• Select Windows Update to run theWindows Update Troubleshooter
  and follow the on-screen instructions.
• Try to install the update and check.

If the issue still persists then,

Method 2: I suggest you to try the steps from below link to
reset Windows Update Components and check if you are able to find the Windows Updates.

Reset Windows Update components

Registry disclaimer: Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that
you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.

Refer to the below article to backup and restore the registry in Windows:

How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

Note: The above links applies to Windows 10 as well.

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue, we will be happy to assist you further.