Windows Update Stuck at 100 Percent: How to Fix It?

The most annoying message while working is: Please do not turn off your PC. It updates and finally reaches 100%. But it does not finish, and the Windows update is stuck at 100 percent.

This could be worse if this happens when you are at 0% or restarting the computer. Do not worry, we have the solutions to all these problems. Let us get started.

Windows 10 Update Stuck on Restarting

Step 01: Take the first step. Turn down your computer and input your installation media, which could be a DVD or a USB flash drive. Restart your PC after that.

Step 02: If you are using a USB flash drive, boot from it by pressing the corresponding function key. You will see “Press any key to boot from CD or DVD” if you are using a CD or DVD. Boot and follow the instructions.

Step 03: Select your preferred language and proceed.

Step 04: In the left lower corner, click Repair your machine.

Step 05: On the Choose an option screen in the Windows Recovery Environment, select Troubleshoot.

Step 06: Choose Startup Repair from the Advanced settings page.

Windows 10 Update Stuck at 100 Percent

Sometimes a message appears that “Don’t Turn off Your PC” and it updates. In the end, it stuck at 100 and does not finish. You can resolve this issue using the following methods.

Method 01: Remove Peripheral Devices:

The update procedure in Windows will take a long time to complete. If your PC has any USB devices connected to it (such as printers, USB flash drives, and so on), you can try unplugging them when you do not need your PC or these peripheral devices.

 Additional devices attached to your computer might often cause this problem because the operating system incorrectly perceives that the hardware configuration has changed since it installed the initial OS.

Method 02: Force Stop the Computer

If your PC becomes stuck at 100% when executing a Windows update, you must first force restart it. If you are not sure how to accomplish it, here is a step-by-step guide:

1. Hold the power button on your computer casing down until your computer shuts down.
2. Remove the battery from your laptop or disconnect any external power supply.
3. For around 15 seconds, press and hold the power button.
4. Wait for 2-4 minutes before plugging in your computer or connecting your laptop’s battery.
5. To restart your computer, press the power button once more.
6. If you receive a message showing the computer shuts down inappropriately, choose the option to boot normally.

Method 03: Windows Update Troubleshooter

If you are still at the screen, the Windows Update troubleshooter is a built-in application that can assist you in analyzing and resolving difficulties with updates of Windows and entering Safe Mode.

Here is how you can do it:

1. Type troubleshoot while holding down the Windows logo key. Select Troubleshoot from the list of search results.
2. Select Windows Update in the pop-up window and then click Run the troubleshooter. Permission will be requested. To run the Windows Update troubleshooter, select Yes.
3. To proceed, click Apply this Fix.
4. To resolve this issue, follow the on-screen instructions.

Method 04: Fixing through Clean Boot

A clean boot might help you avoid software incompatibilities when installing Windows updates. Please refer to the steps below to do a clean boot:

1. In the Run box (by clicking the Windows + R keys), type msconfig and hit Enter.
2. Next, select the Services tab. Select Hide All Microsoft Services from the drop-down menu.
3. Select Hide all Microsoft services from the drop-down menu.
4. To save the change, click the Disable all button and then Apply.
5. Click on the Startup tab and select Open Task Manager from the drop-down menu.
6. Click Disable on the first enabled application on the page of Task Manager. You must now disable each of the enabled applications individually.
7. Close Task Manager and click OK after disabling all programs.

Method 05: Start Windows in Safe Mode

Only the code and most basic apps that Windows needs to run are put into memory in Safe Mode, so there is even less possibility of a damaged file interfering with the update. Press the Shift key and select Power and Restart from the sign-in screen of Windows in Windows 10.

Pick Troubleshoot, Advanced Options, Startup Settings, and Restart on the next page, and the Safe Mode option should appear to try running the update process again if you can.

Windows 10 Update Stuck at 0

1. Press Windows+R and in the run dialogue Type services.msc.
2. It now displays all the services installed on Windows. These services are organized alphabetically. Look for Windows Update Service at the bottom of the page. Stop it by right-clicking on it.
3. Go to C: WindowsSoftwareDistribution and erase everything there. This is the location of the installation files that were downloaded. Windows Update is terrible, and it has a problem with update files that are only halfway downloaded.
4. Return to the services window (as in Step 1) and start the Windows Update Service by right-clicking on it. Try updating Windows once again. This time it should be functioning.

What Happens if You Turn Off Computer During Windows Update?

Turning off the computer did not affect any of the tests. Windows just opted to cease updating and roll back any previously updated files. When there is an error with the download, Windows insists on re-downloading the update before attempting to install it.

How Do I Stop Automatic Updates on Windows 10?

Follow these steps to disable automatic updates:

1. Open the Settings menu.
2. Select Update & Security from the drop-down menu.
3. From the list of options, select Windows Update.
4. Select Advanced settings from the drop-down menu.
5. Use the drop-down menu under “Pause updates” to choose how long to disable updates.

How to Stop Windows Update in Progress

Step 01: Type Services into the search bar. When the service application appears, right-click on it and choose “Run as Administrator.”

Step 02: It will display the list of services in the Service Window. You can find the windows update service by scrolling down. The Windows Update is still active, as evidenced by the status.

Step 03: To stop Windows Update, go to the menu and click Stop. Another option is to use the Stop link in the top left corner of the Windows update window.

Step 04: A dialogue window will appear, with instructions on how to halt the installation process. Close the window after its completion.

How Do I Get Windows 10 Out of S Mode?

1. To disable Windows 10 S Mode, go to Settings > Update & Security > Activation
2. Click the Start button. Under the Switch out of S Mode panel, select Go to the Store and then Get. Then click Install and wait for the installation to complete.
3. Open the Start Menu in Windows.
4. After that, go to Settings.
5. After that, go to Update & Security.
6. Then choose activation from the drop-down menu. This can be found in the Settings window’s left sidebar.
7. Select Go to Store from the drop-down menu. You will see this next to a shopping bag icon with the Windows logo. Switch out of S Mode will appear in a new window in the Microsoft Store when you click on it.

Conclusion

We have tried to explain every solution to the problems related to updates. These were several methods that you can use for resolving windows update stuck at 100%, 0%, or while restarting.