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Windows 11 update keeps getting stuck at 98%.
The system update progress bar often gets stuck at 98% and doesn't move. Sometimes it won't complete even after waiting all night. What causes this issue and how can I fix it?
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Force a shutdown and restart, then enter Safe Mode and run:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Then run:
sfc /scannow.
If a previous update or restart was missed or interrupted, it can interfere with the current update.
The update getting stuck at 98% can be due to corrupted files, conflicts, or system issues. Running the Windows Update Troubleshooter, resetting update components, repairing system files, or manually installing updates often fix the problem.
Hello,
Please run Windows Update troubleshooter from Settings app > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters. See if it works.
If that doesn't work, a corrupted update database might cause this issue.
Open administrative Command Prompt and type following commands one-by-one followed by Enter key.
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
Close Command Prompt and see if Windows Updates works then.
Let us know if this helps!
