Windows Updates Stalled

Run Windows update troubleshooter in Windows 10:

  • Select Start  > Settings  > Update & Security   > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters.
  • Under Get up and running, select Windows Update > Run the troubleshooter.
  • When the troubleshooter is finished running, it's a good idea to restart your device.
  • Next, check for new updates in Software Center. Try running updates that are stalled one at a time.

Inside Windows 11, troubleshooters have been removed. It is advised to restart the computer and allow the updates to attempt installation again through Software Center.