How to Fix Windows 10 Updates Pending and Not Installing Issue
5How to Fix Windows 10 Updates Pending and Not Installing Issue
Windows 10 updates are automatically downloaded when available and are usually installed automatically. However, some users reported the downloaded updates‘ status to be pending.
It seems that the updates simply stay idle and never actually install.
Windows updates install in several steps; Windows 10 checks for updates, it downloads them, and then it installs them. Normally, the only thing blocking an update from installing is the system being in use i.e., within Active Hours, or a shortage of disk space.
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Sometimes you may find that your Windows 10 is stuck with Windows Update status being displayed as Pending install, Pending download, Initializing, Downloading, Installing or Awaiting install. This post explains what these terms mean. If you face this issue, here’s what you can do to resolve the issue.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Huawei and Samsung.