{"id":393,"date":"2018-02-21T10:57:53","date_gmt":"2018-02-21T10:57:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/?p=393"},"modified":"2019-02-25T18:55:47","modified_gmt":"2019-02-25T18:55:47","slug":"what-to-do-if-windows-10-update-gets-stuck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-windows-10-update-gets-stuck\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do if Windows 10 update gets stuck?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Installing a scheduled update is the foundation of a smooth running computer. Microsoft has released several updates for Windows 10, and you can download them with the help of Windows Update aka the Windows Installer. There are times, however, when the updating process isn\u2019t quite straightforward. Depending on the adjusted settings on your PC or the overall functional condition of your computer, issues with update installation may occur. One of the latest major complaints from users such as yourself was that the update was stuck on the \u201cChecking for updates\u201d screen. It can be quite frustrating to see the little wheel turning and turning in a perpetual agonizing twirl. After all, you just wanted to install an update,\u00a0and as a result, you\u2019ve got a computer that can\u2019t do anything. If you keep asking yourself \u201cWhy is this happening?\u201d, we have the answers. There can be several causes of an inadequate Windows update. Check the list and take preventive action:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is possible that you are using an out-of-date\u00a0driver, which\u00a0messes up the system, and it doesn\u2019t work up to its full potential.<\/li>\n<li>It is possible that your system has a virus; run a scan with Windows Defender\u00a0and install an antivirus.<\/li>\n<li>It is possible that you have a case of malicious software installed somewhere on your hard drive; run a clean-up\u00a0of your PC immediately.<\/li>\n<li>It is possible that the Registry on your computer has become corrupted or damaged<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, what do you do when the update is stuck at Checking for updates on Windows 10? We will propose several solutions to this issue, but first, you probably need to know the indications of the system malfunction. Check the status of the vital features listed above if your computer is exhibiting these signs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>random freezes of your PC<\/li>\n<li>frequent crashes of the system<\/li>\n<li>errors popping up left and right<\/li>\n<li>delay in application response<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Whenever you are experiencing these issues, it is advisable to run a full backup.<\/h3>\n<p>Unfortunately, there is no telling when a malfunction might occur. So, to save yourself the heartache (and headache), make sure you create a full back up of your PC with the programs you\u2019ve downloaded, as well as your sensitive data, as it will be problematic to restore them once the updated version is installed. \u00a0After securing your personal data, take these steps to fix the Windows 10 installation glitch on the Checking for updates screen.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 1. Deactivate the Windows Update Service.<\/h2>\n<p>To do this, you need to Go to Start &gt; All programs &gt; Accessories and right-click on Command Prompt, click on \u201cRun as administrator\u201d. This will allow you to type \u2018net stop wuauserv\u2019 and disable the Windows Update\u00a0service. Wait for the confirmation.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 2. Delete two folders from the Registry.<\/h2>\n<p>Go to C:\\Windows\\SoftwareDistribution and dispose of all the files in folders under the names \u201cDataStore\u201d and \u201cDownload\u201d.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 3. Activate the Windows Update Service again.<\/h2>\n<p>In the same Command prompt window type \u2018net start wuauserv\u2019. This will have the Windows update service up and running and will allow you to download and install the updates on your computer.<\/p>\n<p>If your updatehas stuck at checking for updates, take the easy steps listed above. But remember that in the future you might not have time for these tricky manipulations. It is possible that you can forget to start up the Windows Update Service again manually, which can result inthe absence of updates and further malfunction. To break free from this vicious cycle, we suggest automating the process altogether and installing <a href=\"\/en\/software\/registry-cleaner\/\">Auslogics Registry Cleaner<\/a>. This completely free program will clean and repair your damaged registry and, as a result, will significantly enhance your computer\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Installing a scheduled update is the foundation of a smooth running computer. Microsoft has released several updates for Windows 10, and you can download them with the help of Windows Update aka the Windows Installer. There are times, however, when the updating process isn\u2019t quite straightforward. Depending on the adjusted settings on your PC or [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":4265,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[22],"tags":[15,79,61],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What to do if Windows 10 update gets stuck? - The Official FileInspect Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-windows-10-update-gets-stuck\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"ivan.diskin\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCI6brHKmaiiUCcseAlcV3tQ\",\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/outbyte\"],\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1200x630-3.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1200x630-3.jpg\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":630,\"caption\":\"Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"The Official FileInspect Blog\",\"description\":\"News and Perspectives from IT Experts\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-windows-10-update-gets-stuck\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-windows-10-update-gets-stuck\/\",\"name\":\"What to do if Windows 10 update gets stuck? 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