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Fix a Windows 11 update stuck at 100%

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Answer

Leave the PC powered while disk activity continues, then restart, run the Windows Update troubleshooter, check storage and retry the update.

Guide steps5 steps
  1. Wait before interrupting
  2. Restart and check again
  3. Run the troubleshooter
  4. Check prerequisites
  5. Check update history
  6. If it still does not work

Wait before interrupting

Keep the PC connected to power and allow time for installation while there is visible progress or disk activity.

Restart and check again

If the percentage has not changed for an extended period, restart Windows and open Settings > Windows Update.

Run the troubleshooter

Run the Windows Update troubleshooter in Get Help and follow its recommended actions.

Check prerequisites

Confirm a stable connection and sufficient free storage, disconnect nonessential hardware, and retry. Record any error code for Microsoft Support.

Check update history

After restarting, open Settings > Windows Update > Update history and confirm whether the update succeeded. If it fails again, record the complete error code before using Microsoft's update troubleshooting guidance.

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If it does not work

  • After the restart, open Update history and record the exact KB number, status, and error code, then select Check for updates once. Do not judge success only by the progress percentage from the previous session.
  • Keep the PC connected to power while Get Help runs the Windows Update troubleshooter. Before any firmware or Windows recovery step, make sure important files and the BitLocker recovery key are available.
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