Renames the “system 32catroot” folder to “system32catroot.old”.Stops the Windows Update Service (wuauserv), Cryptographic services (CryptServ), and Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS).Changes the attributes of “system 32catroot” folder and the files within it.The batch file (shown below) does the following, in exact order: The script’s success level is subject to Windows changes through previous updates and the current condition of your OS. The following fix is a convenient way to execute several commands in one swoop. Once the updates have been installed, Windows will schedule a restart time, although you can always restart immediately. Now, run “Windows Update,” and you’ll find that your PC needs to download several updates, which can take up to a few hours, depending on your system and connection. To do this, bring up the command prompt (admin) and type: net start wuauserv net start bitsĥ. Once the folder has been emptied, restart your computer or manually turn on the Windows Update services. Turn off the two Windows Update services and then try to delete the files again.Ĥ. Select all files, then press “Delete.” If you can’t delete the files because they’re in use, you’ll need to restart your PC. Next, you’ll need to delete the files in the “C:/WindowsSoftwareDistribution” folder. Next, stop “ Windows Update Service” and “Background Intelligent Transfer Service.” There are two commands you’ll need to type into the command prompt, one at a time.Open the “Start menu,” then type “cmd” into the “ Search box,” and then select “Command Prompt” and choose “Run as administrator.”.You’ll only delete temporary Windows Update files, but it is recommended that you set up a System Restore point before going any further. It shouldn’t cause any damage to your PC. If the troubleshooter does not resolve the update problem, it’s time to interact with your computer’s system settings. Afterwards, I am getting the same Windows 10 Update issue all over again.#2: Delete Files in Software Distribution
Running the Fresh Start utility seems to have fixed my issue with Windows Update.Īfter running the Fresh Start utility, I reinstalled software on Windows 10 such as TeamViewer, Visual Studio 2017 Community Edition and SQL Server 2017 Developer Edition. The strange thing is, I was able to successfully install update (KB4343909) on my other Windows 10 machine.ĭoes anybody know what is? And why it would be causing my windows 10 update to be stuck in Initializing status? I'm not sure why Windows Update is stuck. I tried to search for, but there are no results. The update in question is: 2018-08 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1803 for 圆4-based Systems (KB4343909) I am trying to update one of my Windows 10 operating system, but it has been stuck in Initializing status.
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