Windows update 10 got stuck at 99%.

Windows updates have always been synonymous with something annoying and something that we put off until the last minute. However, upgrade to windows 10 It was installed almost by force in most of the previous versions with Windows 7, 8 Y 8.1 and almost nothing could be done about it. This method used by Microsoft got a bad response from the Internet community, but windows 10 it is definitely a satisfactory operating system and there are not many things to complain about. The update process is another story with its problems.

The update is blocked at 99%

This particular issue only seems to affect Windows users 7 trying to upgrade to Windows 10, since there have been no Windows users 8 Y 8.1 who have complained about the same problem. There are several different percentages where the update seems to stop frequently, but it seems that all these problems are the same. Another percentage in which the update is blocked is of the 32%, so follow the instructions below if your update hangs at that percentage. This can be quite frustrating once you decide to upgrade to Windows 10 after a long time just denying the update and Microsoft should definitely make the process easier if they are going to force it.

This screen stays on for hours

Solution 1: leave the update for a long time

Microsoft experts have said that the update process should take a maximum of 90 minutes, but there are some PCs where the process may take longer than usual. His recommendation is to simply leave the update process running for at least 12 hours before trying to restart it.

This is usually the problem with older devices that barely support running Windows 10 and this should be the first step to fix the problem.

Solution 2: remove some services before starting

It looks like it's Windows updates 7 the ones that have caused this problem. To prevent Windows updates 7 interfere with Windows update 10, you should prevent some services from bothering you.

1. Before you start using the Windows Update Assistant 10, disable windows updates 7 setting option “Never install updates”.

2. To stop the Windows update service from running 7, enter command prompt in search bar, right-click and select “Execute as an administrator”. Once it opens, copy paste this command:

NET STOP WUAUSERV

If the command is successful, you will be prompted for a message saying:

Windows update service is stopping.

Windows update service stopped successfully.

If this works, you will need to stop the Windows update service 7 to run automatically. To do this, you will have to do the following:

1. Scribe “services.msc” in the dialog “Run” and click Enter.

2. A list of all services should be opened along with descriptions and information on whether they are working or not.

3. Look for the service “Windows Update”, right click and set your startup type to “Manual”.

4. Open C: NWindowsN-SoftwareDistribution and delete everything you see there.

Solution 3: free up some disk space and disconnect external drives

To install Windows 10 via the Windows Update Assistant application 10, you'll need to make sure you have enough additional storage available. If you use the Media Creation Tool, you should know that you cannot resume interrupted downloads, so every new failed install creates new files and takes up a lot of space.

1. Free up space on the storage device where you plan to install the update

2. Disable or disconnect all external drives, as USB devices, SSD, SD cards or external hard drives on which you will not install the update. After disconnecting them, uninstall them from Device Manager.

3. Disable all antivirus software beforehand and be sure to give your machine a descriptive name, like your first name.

4. Don't use names like “System” O “Administrator”.

Uninstalling peripheral storage devices in Device Manager

Solution 4: use a quick fix

A batch file was recently released and people claim it worked wonders for them. It's kind of a quick fix that works wonders and lets you keep updating.

1. Once you have done all the preparation in the steps above, open notepad and paste the following code:

@ECHO OFF echo This script is intended to prevent Windows Update from being COMPLETELY and USELY insensitive threw out. PAUSE eco. attrib -h -r -s% windir% system32catroot2 attrib -h -r -s% windir% system32catroot2 *. * net stop wuauserv CryptSvc net stop Net stop BITS ren% windir% system32catroot2 catroot2. viejo ren% windir% SoftwareDistribution sold.old Ren “% ALLUSERSPROFILE% Napplication dataMicrosoftNNetworkdownloader” Downloader. viejo Net start BITS home grandson CryptSvc net start wuauserv echo.echo Windows Update should now work correctly. No problem, Appuals. echo.PAUSE

1. Click Save As in Notepad, choose a name of your choice, but make sure the extension is .bat and save it to your desktop.

2. After saving the file, right click on it and click “Execute as an administrator”.

3. When the file has finished working its magic, restart your PC and run Windows Update.

Save the file as a batch file

Solution 5: use tope duro

If you notice that your update is blocked at 99%, using a full shutdown may fix the problem and the update could resume right where it left off and work at the 100% soon.

This has worked for some people and some of them only managed to continue after the third or fourth shutdown. Just make sure your hard drive is not busy by checking its LED light.

Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds and release it after the device shuts down