How do I fix Failure configuring Windows updates stuck?

Open Windows Update by swiping in from the right edge of the screen (or, if you’re using a mouse, by pointing to the lower-right corner of the screen and moving the mouse pointer up), then selecting Settings > Change PC settings. Select Update and recovery > Windows Update. Try to install Windows Updates again.

How do I get past Windows Update configuring?

How can I get past the stuck Windows Updates screen?

1. Wait for the update process to complete.
2. Remove any USB peripherals.
3. Turn off your device and turn it back on again.
4. Try accessing Safe Mode.
5. Use Automatic Repair or System Restore.
6. Check your RAM.
7. Update your BIOS.
8. Remove the problematic update.

How do I stop Windows configuring?

On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to open the Run Dialog. Type msconfig and press Enter to open the System Configuration window. Select the Services tab, check Hide all Microsoft services and then click Disable all.

Why is my computer stuck on preparing to configure Windows?

If your PC seems to get stuck on the screen of “Preparing to configure Windows”, it may indicate that your Windows system is installing and configuring the updates. If you haven’t installed Windows updates for a long time, it may take some time to install all the updates.

Why is configuring Windows taking so long?

The “Preparing to Configure Windows” appears stuck or appears for too long on Windows 7 and 10 at times when there are new updates to be installed or when a user is reinstalling or doing a clean install of Windows. The issue is usually caused by corrupt update files or when the integrity of files has been modified.

Why does my laptop take so long to configure updates?

How long does it take to configure Windows Update?

If you use Microsoft Windows 7, you are likely familiar with the message “Preparing to configure Windows. Do not turn off your computer.” This appears when you turn on your computer. It means that your system is running its necessary updates, and it shouldn’t take more than 20 or 30 minutes.

How to fix Windows updates failing not installing?

Navigate to Settings > Update&Security > Windows Update.

Click Advanced Options.

Locate Pause Updates,and click the toggle to On.

Restart your computer.

Return to Settings > Updates&Security > Windows Update.

Click Advanced Options.

Click the Pause Updates toggle to Off.

Try rerunning Windows Update.

How to fix updates failed to install?

Check and make sure that you have a stable internet connection to download Windows update files from the Microsoft server.

Set the clock time and calendar date with the internet according to your exact location.

Temporarily uninstall third-party antivirus if installed on your device and also disconnect from VPN if configured on your device.

How to fix Windows updates stuck at 0?

Restart Windows 10. If you have a Windows 10 update that is stuck downloading or installing,the first thing you should do is restart your system.

Delete and download again.

Install other updates.

Run Troubleshooter.

Check disk space.

Restart Windows Update service.

Manually download and install updates.

Conclusion.

How to fix ‘system update failed’?

Open Command Prompt as an administrator.

To do so type Command Prompt in the search bar > select the best search result > right-click Run as administrator

Type sfc/scannow and hit the enter key.

Wait for the process to finish

Restart the system and then try to run Windows 10 update. This should help fix the Windows 10 update that failed.