Windows Update Stuck at 100 Downloading [FIXED]

When your Windows update stuck at 100 downloading, make sure you don’t shut down your system instantly. It’s very frustrating, and many users have experienced the same issue. Therefore, if your Windows update has stuck at 100 percent, then you should know to fix it.

What is a Windows update? 

It’s the free service from Microsoft that update its multiple product and service packs. It also patches previous issues in the operating system. It also updates Windows drivers for connected hardware. 

How to install Windows update? 

Updating Windows OS is very easy. Here’s how to install Windows Update;

• Open Start Menu in Windows.
• Click Settings.
• Hit on the Update & Security tab.
• Click Windows Update from the tab.
• Select Check For Updates and wait for your Windows to search for an update. 
• The update would install automatically.

Windows update is the base of smooth system performance. If your Windows update stuck at 100 downloading, your system won’t run smoothly.

How to fix the “Windows update stuck at 100” error?

A few causes can stop your Windows update from downloading or installing on your system. The first cause for this update issue could be the 

• internet or power interruptions. 
• Outdated drivers or missing drivers in your Windows.
• Storage is full.
• Windows has junk.
• Incorrectly connected USB peripherals.  

Try the below fixes –

Encountering the stuck Windows update issues could be fixed with the given solutions.

Fix 1- Is there any USB peripherals?

If your windows update stuck at 100 downloading, you should check USB peripherals. If any external device is connected to your windows, then remove the device to disconnect it, for example, Portable Pen drives, portable hard disk, etc., again; try updating your Windows system to fix the problem.

Fix 2- Check the SoftwareDistribution Folder

The SoftwareDistribution Folder lets you know if the updated files are downloaded successfully. Renaming the SoftwareDistribution Folder can fix your Windows Update stuck issue.

1. Open the Windows Search box.
2. Type and open command Prompt. 
3.  Right-click and select Run as administrator.
4.  Type below commands. 

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptSvc

net stop bits

net stop msiserver

5. It’ll stop the Windows update Then, again type the below command and press Enter.

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptSvc

net stop bits

net stop msiserver

ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

6. Start the update again using the below commands. 

net start wuauserv

net start cryptSvc

net start bits

net start msiserver

Restart your system to see if the Windows update starts or not. 

Fix 3 – Try Clean Boot

Clean boot starts your Windows at the minimal set of startup programs. And so it can avoid program conflicts while updating Windows OS, and it may start windows update without stuck at 100 downloading. Try Clean boot with the below steps;

1. Open the run dialogue box with Windows and R key press.
2. Enter msconfig.
3. Click OK or press Enter. 
4. You on Services or click it, then tick on the Hide all MS services box.
5. Now hit on the Disable All tab and click Apply.
6. Right-click on the empty space below on your screen and click on Task Manager.
7. Choose the enabled app and disable it. 
8. Close the taskbar. 

If the error clears, it shows that a program is creating a problem.

Fix 3 – Use PC Cleaner Tool (Recommonded)

Sometimes your Windows PC storage gets full because of unnecessary data, large files, and junk files. PC Cleaner tool helps your system clean all junk and install the Windows update. We will here use eSoftSafe PC Cleaner Pro to fix your Windows Update stuck issue.

1. Install eSoftSafe PC Cleaner Pro and run it.

 

1. Click on the “Fix Issues Now” tab. 

 

1. It’ll start scanning for all the issues in your computer.
2. Click to clean the junk and fix windows issues.
3. Go to Home and click Manage Startup.
4. In the side panel, click Windows tools.

 

1. Then, click on the Windows Updates tab and restart downloading the update.

With this, we hope your “Windows update stuck at 100” error is fixed.

Fix 4 – Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

The troubleshooter can help you. Microsoft has installed in-built Windows troubleshooters on almost windows PCs. 

• Open the Windows Search menu.
• Click on the Windows icon and select settings.
• Navigate the last option – update & security.
• Click Troubleshoot in the left panel.
• Then, click on the Additional troubleshooters written in small letters.
• Expand the Windows Update tab.

• Click on Run the troubleshooter tab. It’ll detect why the Windows update stuck at 100 downloading.
• Follow the instructions to resolve the issue and try to update the Windows OS again using the Check for updates option.

Fix 5 – Check For Windows Drivers Update

Drivers are essential programs and components to run any hardware device on your Windows. If your Windows drivers are outdated, corrupted, or missing, your system may experience update and installation issues. You can either find the drivers manually or use a tool to find and update all drivers once.

Update Drivers Manually –

1. Press the Windows and X keys to open the list. 
2. Select “Device Manager” in the list.
3. Expand the required hardware. 

1. You may have to check each device in the shown list for drivers.
2. Right-click on the device you expand.
3. Select update driver.
4. You can also check its properties to find a manufacturer and install drivers from the manufacturer’s site. 
5. Then, follow the suitable step instructed in your Windows PC to update the driver. 

Update Windows Drivers Automatically –

To udpate your Windows, use the Driver Updater Pro tool to find and fix all drivers issues. For example, it’ll help fix “Windows update stuck at 100 downloading” issues.

1. Install eSoftSafe Driver Updater Pro.

 

1. Launch the program on your Windows udpate.

 

1. Scan for outdated and missing drivers.

1. Click Fix Now and udpate all drivers.

We hope all the above fixes start your windows udpate without any interruption. However, you should try Windows repair and restore if it still appears.