保持 Windows 更新是必要的，以促进无故障操作。随着新的Windows 11的推出，让您的系统保持最新变得比以往任何时候都更加重要。此外，新的更新还通过确保所有应用程序和设备正常运行来增加操作系统的整体(operating system)稳定性和安全性(stability and security)。不幸的是，更新也可能意味着新的错误和用户的相关问题。那么，当您遇到 Windows 10 更新待下载问题时该(what to do when you face Windows 10 update pending download issue)怎么办？我们有用的指南将教您如何修复Windows 10更新挂起的安装卡住问题。
如何修复 Windows 10 更新挂起的安装卡住问题
(How to Fix Windows 10 Update Pending Install Stuck Issue
)
此问题是由多种因素引起的，例如：
- 软件冲突
- 系统中的错误
- 用户确定的活动时间
- 以前的待定更新
- 残疾人服务
- 存储空间不足
不同的状态(Different status)表示更新的不同阶段和/或问题。请参阅下表以了解相同的内容。
| Status |
Meaning |
| Pending Download |
Notifies the availability of a non-critical update. Awaiting user permission |
| Downloading |
Notifies the start of downloading of the update from the Microsoft server. |
| Pending Install |
Marks the end of the downloading process. Awaiting user permission. |
| Awaiting Install |
Awaiting to meet the required conditions to start installing the update. |
| Initializing |
Implies start of preparing for the installation of the update. |
| Installing |
Indicates the start of update installation process. |
请按照下面列出的方法修复计算机上的Windows 10更新挂起下载问题(download issue)。只有这样，您才能检查您是否有资格下载最新的Windows 11。
方法一：重启电脑再试一次
(Method 1: Restart PC & Try Again
)
重新启动计算机可以帮助您解决此问题，因为某些更新会等待队列中的其他更新首先安装。这意味着系统可能需要重新启动才能部署下一个更新。
1. 单击电源图标(Power icon)并选择重新启动(Restart)。
2. 重启后，同时按Windows + I 键(I keys)打开设置(Settings)。
3. 点击更新和安全(Update & Security)，如图所示。
4. 在Windows 更新(Windows Update)部分，单击检查更新(Check for updates)按钮。
5. 如果有可用的更新，Windows 将搜索、下载和安装更新。
方法二：重新下载更新(Method 2: Re-Download Update)
如果在下载过程(download process)中出现文件丢失或连接中断等问题，此问题也会出现。您需要删除之前下载的更新并(update and download)再次下载，如此处所述。
1. 同时按Windows + E keys打开文件资源管理器(File Explorer)。
2.在地址栏中(address bar)输入以下位置路径(location path)，然后按 Enter(Enter)。
C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download
3. 按Ctrl + A keys选择所有文件和文件夹。然后，按Shift + Delete keys永久删除这些。
4. 然后，重新启动您的 PC 并按照方法 1(Method 1)中详述的步骤再次下载更新。
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方法 3：启用 Windows 更新服务
(Method 3: Enable Windows Update Service
)
您可以配置更新的安装方式，以便计算机不必等待您的输入来启动或完成更新过程。反过来，这将修复Windows 更新(Windows update)挂起的安装问题。
1.同时按Windows + R keys运行(Run)对话框。
2.输入services.msc并点击Enter。
3. 在右窗格中，滚动浏览服务列表并双击Windows Update。
4. 在常规(General )选项卡中，从启动类型(Startup type)下拉列表中选择自动。(Automatic )
5. 单击Apply > OK 并重新启动您的 Windows 10 系统。
方法四：开启后台智能传输服务(Method 4: Enable Background Intelligent Transfer Service)
同样，启用BITS将有助于解决Windows更新挂起的下载或安装问题。
1.按照方法 3的说明，通过(Method 3)运行(Run)对话框启动服务(Services)窗口。
2. 在右窗格中，右键单击后台智能传输服务(Background Intelligent Transfer Service)并选择属性(Properties)，如图所示。
3. 在常规选项卡下，从标题为(General )启动类型(Startup type)的下拉列表中选择自动(Automatic )。
4. 单击Apply > OK 以保存这些更改。
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方法 5：启用自动加密服务(Method 5: Enable Automatic Cryptographic Service)
与BITS 和 Windows 更新服务(BITS and Windows update service)一样，这对于无故障更新过程和避免Windows更新挂起安装卡住问题也是必不可少的。
1. 打开服务(Services)窗口并向下滚动到Cryptographic Services，如图所示。
2. 双击它打开Cryptographic Services Properties。
3.为启动类型选择(Startup type)自动(Automatic)选项，如下图所示。
4. 单击Apply > OK 并重新启动您的 PC。
方法 6：运行 Windows 更新疑难解答(Method 6: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter)
Windows 配备了许多针对不同场景的疑难解答程序。您可以运行Windows 更新疑难解答(Windows Update Troubleshooter)来修复Windows 10更新挂起的安装问题。
1. 按Windows + I keys一起打开设置(Settings)，然后单击更新和安全(Update and Security)，如图所示。
2. 单击左侧窗格中的疑难解答(Troubleshoot)。在右窗格中，向下滚动到Windows 更新(Windows Update)，然后选择运行疑难解答(Run the troubleshooter)选项。
3. Windows将检测并解决阻止您更新Windows的问题。
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方法 7：重置 Windows 更新
(Method 7: Reset Windows Updates
)
或者，您可以在命令提示符(Command Prompt)中运行一些命令来重置Windows 更新服务(Windows Update service)组件并修复Windows 10更新挂起下载问题(download problem)。这些命令还将帮助重命名 Software Distribution 和 Catroot(rename Software Distribution and Catroot) 2 文件夹。
1. 点击开始图标，(Start icon, )输入cmd搜索命令提示符(Command Prompt)。然后，选择Run as Administrator，如图所示。
2. 分别键入以下命令并在每个命令后按Enter：
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
3. 接下来，通过执行以下命令重新启动服务：
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver
方法 8：扫描和修复损坏的系统文件(Method 8: Scan & Fix Corrupt System Files)
由于系统文件损坏，更新可能会卡住。运行DISM 和 SFC 命令(DISM and SFC commands)可以帮助修复和重建此类文件，从而解决Windows 更新(Windows update)挂起安装卡住问题。以下是运行这些扫描的方法：
1. 按照方法 7(Method 7)中的说明使用管理权限打开命令提示符(Command Prompt)。
2.如下图所示键入sfc /scannow 按 Enter 键(Enter)。
3.系统文件检查器(System File Checker )将开始其进程。等待Verification 100 % completed 的语句出现。
4. 现在，键入以下DISM命令来扫描和修复损坏的文件。按Enter 键执行这些操作。(Enter key.)
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
5. 现在，按照方法 2中的说明删除(Method 2)C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download文件夹的所有内容。
C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 location文件夹中的文件和文件夹重复相同的操作。
7. 最后，按照方法 1(Method 1)中的说明重新启动Windows 10 PC 并下载更新(PC and download updates)。
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方法 9：允许通过计量连接下载(Method 9: Allow Downloads Over Metered Connections)
由于计量连接设置(connection setting)，上述下载可能会卡住或挂起。以下是关闭它以修复Windows 10更新挂起安装问题的方法：
1. 按Windows + I键打开设置(Settings )窗口。
2. 点击Network & Internet，如图所示。
3. 然后，在左侧窗格中选择Wi-Fi，然后单击您当前连接的网络。(Network)
4. 关闭名为Set as Metered Connection的选项，如下图所示。
方法 10：更改活动时间(Method 10: Change Active Hours)
更新可能已安排在活动(Active)时间之外进行，以实现您日常工作的零中断。以下是如何修改活动或工作时间(Active or Working hours)设置以修复Windows更新安装卡住问题：
1.导航到Settings > Update & Security，如方法1(Method 1)所示。
2. 在Windows 更新(Windows Update)屏幕上，单击更改活动时间。(Change active hours.)
3. 关闭根据活动(Automatically adjust active hours for this device based on activity)选项自动调整此设备的活动时间的切换。
4. 单击当前活动时间(Current active hours)旁边的更改(Change)，如下所示。
5.根据您的方便(convenience and click)调整开始时间(Start time)和结束时间(End time)，然后单击保存。(Save.)
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方法 11：为新更新腾出空间(Method 11: Make Space For New Updates)
显然，要进行新的更新，主驱动器（即(drive viz) C 盘(C disk)）上应该有足够的空间。清理空间应该可以解决Windows 10更新挂起的安装问题。
通过清空回收站(By Emptying Recycle Bin)
1. 右键单击桌面(Desktop)上的回收站(Recycle Bin )。
2.如图所示，单击清空回收站(Empty Recycle Bin)。
3. 单击是(Yes )确认上述删除。
通过删除临时文件(By Deleting Temporary Files)
1. 同时按下Windows + I键打开设置(Settings )窗口。
2. 点击系统(System)，如图所示。
3. 单击临时文件(Temporary files )，然后允许Windows扫描可以删除哪些文件以及可以释放多少空间。
4. 单击删除文件(Remove files)。
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Fix Windows 10 Update Pending Install
Keeping your Windows updated is necessary in order to facilitаte glitch-free operations. With the new Windоws 11 launсh, it has become more important than ever to keep your system up-to-datе. In addition, new updates also add to the overall stability and security of the operating ѕystem by making sure that all the apрlicatіоns and deviceѕ are working perfectly. Unfortunatеly, updates can also mean new bugs and aѕsociated problems for the user. So, what to do when you face Windows 10 update pending download issue? Our helpful guide will teach you how to fix Windows 10 update pending install stuck issue.
How to Fix Windows 10 Update Pending Install Stuck Issue
This issue is caused by multiple factors, such as:
- Software conflicts
- Bugs in the system
- User determined Active Hours
- Previous pending updates
- Disabled Services
- Insufficient storage space
Different status indicates different phases and/or issues with the update. Refer to the table given below to understand the same.
| Status |
Meaning |
| Pending Download |
Notifies the availability of a non-critical update. Awaiting user permission |
| Downloading |
Notifies the start of downloading of the update from the Microsoft server. |
| Pending Install |
Marks the end of the downloading process. Awaiting user permission. |
| Awaiting Install |
Awaiting to meet the required conditions to start installing the update. |
| Initializing |
Implies start of preparing for the installation of the update. |
| Installing |
Indicates the start of update installation process. |
Follow the methods listed below to fix Windows 10 update pending download issue on your computer. Only then, will you be able to check if you are eligible to download the recent Windows 11 or not.
Method 1: Restart PC & Try Again
Restarting your computer can help you in resolving this issue as some updates wait for other updates in the queue to be installed first. This means that the system may require a restart before the next update can be deployed.
1. Click on Power icon and select Restart.
2. After rebooting, press Windows + I keys together to open Settings.
3. Click on Update & Security, as shown.
4. In the Windows Update section, click on Check for updates button.
5. Windows will search, download & install updates if any are available.
Method 2: Re-Download Update
This issue can also present itself if there were problems during the download process like missing files or interrupted connection. You need to delete the previously downloaded update and download it once again, as explained here.
1. Open File Explorer by pressing Windows + E keys simultaneously.
2. Type the following location path in the address bar and hit Enter.
C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download
3. Press Ctrl + A keys to select all files and folders. Then, press Shift + Delete keys to delete these permanently.
4. Then, restart your PC and download the updates again as per the steps detailed in Method 1.
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Method 3: Enable Windows Update Service
You can configure the way updates are installed so that the computer does not have to wait for your input in order to initiate or complete the update process. This would, in turn, fix Windows update pending install issue.
1. Launch Run dialog box by pressing Windows + R keys simultaneously.
2. Type services.msc and hit Enter.
3. In the right pane, scroll through the list of services and double-click on Windows Update.
4. In the General tab, select Automatic from the Startup type drop-down list.
5. Click on Apply > OK and restart your Windows 10 system.
Method 4: Enable Background Intelligent Transfer Service
Similarly, keeping BITS enabled will help with Windows update pending download or install issue.
1. Launch Services window through Run dialog box, as instructed in Method 3.
2. In the right pane, right-click on Background Intelligent Transfer Service and select Properties, as shown.
3. Under General tab, select Automatic from the drop-down list titled Startup type.
4. Click on Apply > OK to save these changes.
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Method 5: Enable Automatic Cryptographic Service
Like BITS and Windows update service, this too is essential for the glitch-free update process and to avoid Windows update pending install stuck issue.
1. Open the Services window and scroll down to Cryptographic Services, as shown.
2. Double-click on it to open Cryptographic Services Properties.
3. Select Automatic option for the Startup type, as illustrated below.
4. Click on Apply > OK and reboot your PC.
Method 6: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
Windows comes equipped with many troubleshooters specific to different scenarios. You can run a Windows Update Troubleshooter to fix Windows 10 update pending install issue.
1. Press Windows + I keys together to open Settings and click on Update and Security, as depicted.
2. Click on Troubleshoot in the left pane. In the right pane, scroll down to Windows Update then, select Run the troubleshooter option.
3. Windows will detect and resolve problems that prevent you from updating Windows.
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Method 7: Reset Windows Updates
Alternately, you can run some commands in Command Prompt to reset Windows Update service components and fix Windows 10 update pending download problem. These commands will also help rename Software Distribution and Catroot 2 folder.
1. Click on Start icon, type cmd to search for Command Prompt. Then, select Run as Administrator, as shown.
2. Type the following commands individually and press Enter after each:
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
3. Next, restart services by executing these commands:
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver
Method 8: Scan & Fix Corrupt System Files
Updates can get stuck due to corrupt system files. Running DISM and SFC commands could help repair and rebuild such files thereby, resolving Windows update pending install stuck issue. Here’s how to run these scans:
1. Open Command Prompt with administrative privileges as instructed in Method 7.
2. Type sfc /scannow as depicted below, and hit Enter.
3. System File Checker will begin its process. Wait for Verification 100 % completed statement to appear.
4. Now, type the following DISM commands to scan and repair corrupt files. Execute these by pressing Enter key.
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
5. Now, delete all contents of C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download folder as explained in Method 2.
6. Repeat the same for files & folders in C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 location folder.
7. Lastly, restart your Windows 10 PC and download updates as instructed in Method 1.
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Method 9: Allow Downloads Over Metered Connections
It is possible that the said download is stuck or pending because of metered connection setting. Here is how to turn it off to fix Windows 10 update pending install issue:
1. Press Windows + I keys to open the Settings window.
2. Click on Network & Internet, as shown.
3. Then, select Wi-Fi in the left pane and click on the Network to which you are currently connected.
4. Toggle off the option named Set as metered connection, as depicted below.
Method 10: Change Active Hours
The updates might have been scheduled to take place outside of Active hours to achieve zero interruptions in your routine work. Here’s how to modify Active or Working hours setting to fix Windows update install stuck problem:
1. Navigate to Settings > Update & Security, as shown in Method 1.
2. On the Windows Update screen, click on Change active hours.
3. Turn the toggle off for Automatically adjust active hours for this device based on activity option.
4. Click on Change next to Current active hours, as highlighted below.
5. Adjust the Start time & End time according to your convenience and click on Save.
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Method 11: Make Space For New Updates
Obviously, for new updates to take place, there should be enough space on your primary drive viz C disk. Clearing out space should fix Windows 10 update pending install issue.
By Emptying Recycle Bin
1. Right-click on Recycle Bin on the Desktop.
2. Click on Empty Recycle Bin, as depicted.
3. Click on Yes to confirm the said deletion.
By Deleting Temporary Files
1. Press Windows + I keys together to open the Settings window.
2. Click on System, as shown.
3. Click on Temporary files and then, allow Windows to scan which files can be deleted and how much space can be freed.
4. Click on Remove files.
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