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Why does Windows Update restart take so long?
The reason why the restart is taking forever to complete might be an unresponsive process running in the background. For example, the Windows system is trying to apply a new update but something stops from working properly during the restart operation.
Why is working on updates taking so long?
Why do updates take so long to install? Windows 10 updates take a while to complete because Microsoft is constantly adding larger files and features to them. In addition to the large files and numerous features included in Windows 10 updates, internet speed can significantly affect installation times.
What happens if you restart while Windows is updating?
BEWARE OF THE “REBOOT” REPERCUSSIONS Whether intentional or accidental, your PC shutting down or rebooting during updates can corrupt your Windows operating system and you could lose data and cause slowness to your PC. This happens mainly because old files are being changed or replaced by new files during an update.
How do I know if Windows Update is stuck?
Press the Ctrl+ Shift+ Esc buttons to open the Task Manager. Press More details inside the window. Select the Performance tab, and check activity of CPU, Memory, Disk, and Internet connection. In the case that you see a lot of activity, it means that the update process is not stuck.
What to do if Windows Update is taking too long?
Try these fixes
- Run Windows Update Troubleshooter.
- Update your drivers.
- Reset Windows Update components.
- Run the DISM tool.
- Run System File Checker.
- Download updates from Microsoft Update Catalog manually.
How long should a restart take after an update?
We recommend waiting two hours, just in case Windows is doing a lot of work. Windows may just need some time to finish the process, especially if it’s a big update and your hard drive is slow and full.
How do you know if a Windows update is stuck?
Select the Performance tab, and check activity of CPU, Memory, Disk, and Internet connection. In the case that you see a lot of activity, it means that the update process is not stuck. If you can see little to no activity, that means the update process could be stuck, and you need to restart your PC.
Can I leave Windows 10 to update overnight?
In Windows 10, Microsoft automatically downloads your updates and restarts your computer to install them, but with Active Hours, you can automatically set the times you do NOT want it to update. Select Update & security > Windows Updates. 2. Click Active Hours at the bottom of the Windows Update screen.
Why is my computer stuck on working on updates?
A corrupted components of the update is one of the possible causes why your computer got stuck on a certain percentage. To help you resolve your concern, kindly restart your computer and follow these steps: Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter. You may refer to this link.