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Fix: Windows Update Stuck

  • Description: “Windows 11 update stuck” is a top issue for users facing frozen or failed updates. This PowerShell script resets the Windows Update components.


Solution: Run the below commands in PowerShell
Stop-Service -Name wuauserv, cryptSvc, bits, msiserver -Force
Remove-Item -Path "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution" -Recurse -Force
Remove-Item -Path "C:\Windows\System32\catroot2" -Recurse -Force
Start-Service -Name wuauserv, cryptSvc, bits, msiserver

Explanation: Stops update-related services, deletes temporary update files, and restarts services. Run as Administrator.

Batch Alternative:
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
rmdir /s /q %windir%\SoftwareDistribution
rmdir /s /q %windir%\System32\catroot2
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver