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ABDULLAH-DEJ
Copper Contributor
Mar 05, 2025

Windows update problem

I have a problem updatingWindows. The update code is

 Windows 11 Insider Preview 10.0.26120.3360 (ge_release_upr)

The problem is that it sometimes reaches 35% and sometimes reaches 15%, then it asks for approval, which is shown in the picture. When it asks for this approval, I click on Yes, continue, but it does not respond. No matter how much I click on the update or approval button, it does not respond and remains like this.

I tried to enable the debugger, I tried to search for the problem, but I didn't know what the problem was, and I don't know if this update is important or not, but all that bothers me is that it reminds me every now and then, and I tried to update it every time it reminds me, but it didn't work.

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    TitanJaxon
    Iron Contributor

    1. Check the basic system requirements Disk space: Make sure that the system disk (usually the C drive) has at least 20GB of free space. Sufficient space is needed for temporary files and the update process.
    2. Network connection: Use a stable network to avoid download interruptions. Try switching to a wired connection or restarting your router.
    3. Run Windows Update Troubleshooting: Open Settings > System > Troubleshooting > Other Troubleshooting, run the Windows Update Automatic Repair Tool restart and try the update again.
    4. Clear the update cache: Press Win + R, type services.msc, find the Windows Update service and right-click to stop it.
    Open File Explorer, go to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution, delete all the contents of the folder to return to the service, restart Windows Update service and try to update again.
    5. Repair system files System File Check (SFC):
    Open a command prompt as administrator and type:
    cmd
    sfc /scannow
    DISM tool repair:
    Continue typing at the command prompt:
    cmd
    DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
    Reboot your computer when finished.
    6. Disable third-party antivirus/firewall: Some security software may block the update process. Temporarily disable them (Norton, McAfee, etc.) and try the update again.
    7. Check User Account Control (UAC) settings: If there is no response after a permission request pops up during the update process:
    Go to Control Panel > User Accounts > Change User Account Control settings. Restart the update process by turning the slider to “Never Notify” (temporary adjustment only, restore original settings after update).
    8. Reset Windows Update components: Run Command Prompt as administrator and execute the following commands in order:
    cmd
    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
    net start wuauserv
    net start cryptSvc
    net start bits
    net start msiserver
    Reboot and update again.
    9. Use the Windows Insider Preview feedback channel:
    If the problem persists, submit detailed logs and screenshots through the Windows Feedback Hub. The Microsoft team will prioritize issues with the Insider version.
    10. Roll back to stable: If multiple attempts are not working, consider withdrawing from the Insider program and rolling back to the full version:
    Go to Settings > Windows Update > Windows Insider Program and select Stop getting preview versions.
    Perform a clean install or wait for the next stable version to be pushed.

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