Windows 11 Update Stuck or Failed (7 Best Ways to Fix)

Trying to update to Windows 11, but the update got stuck in between? This can be frustrating for the users when the update gets stuck at some percent after spending hours downloading. 

If you have been facing this issue, then what is causing it? You may face this issue to internet connectivity issues, the issue with essential services, and various others, corrupted system files, and various others. 

If you cannot update Windows 10 to Windows 11 and the update is stuck in between, this article will help you troubleshoot it. In this article, we will be discussing various methods to help fix stuck Windows 11 update. 

Best Ways to Fix Stuck Windows 11 Update

Unable to update to Windows 11? Given below are the steps to help fix the stuck Windows 11 update.

1. Basic Troubleshooting Steps

If the Windows 11 update is stuck, you should probably try checking your internet connection. A slow internet connection may be the reason behind facing the issue. Ensure your internet is working fine if the update gets stuck. You can connect to any other network and then try updating the Windows. 

Incompatible peripherals connected to your PC may often be the reason behind facing the issue. Remove all the unwanted peripherals from the PC and then check if you still face the issue or not. 

2. Run SFC Scan

You may also face the issue due to corrupted system files. Try running the SFC scan to fix corrupted system files, and then check if you can update to Windows 11 or not. To do so, follow the steps given below-

1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard and search for CMD. Run Command Prompt as administrator. 
2. Here, type and execute the command sfc /scannow
3. Once the process completes, restart your PC, and the issue will be fixed. 

3. Clear Temporary Files

You may also face the issue due to temporary files. You should try clearing the temporary files on your PC and then check if you still face the issue or not. To clear temporary files, follow the steps given below-

1. Press Windows + R and type %Temp%, and press Enter.
2. Select all the files from the window that opens up and delete them.
3. Restart your PC, and you should be able to update your Windows.

4. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

Another troubleshooting step to follow is running the Windows Update troubleshooter. To do so, follow the steps given below-

1. Open Settings by pressing the Windows + I key combo.
2. Head to Update & Security. 
3. On the left sidebar, click on Troubleshoot and then click on Additional Troubleshooters.
4. Click on Windows Update and then click on the Run The Troubleshooter button.
5. Now, follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter and check if the issue is fixed. 

5. Restart BITS and Windows Update Service

If Windows 11 update is stuck, you should probably try restarting the BITS and Windows Update Service. You can do so by following the steps given below-

1. Open Start Menu, search for Services, and open it.
2. Search for Windows Update service here. Right-click on it, and click on Stop. Similarly, stop Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) service as well.
3. Now, press the Windows + E key combo to open File Explorer. 
4. Here, head to the following address-
   • C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution
5. Select all the files available here, and delete them.
6. Close the File Explorer and head back to the Services window. 
7. Right-click on Background Intelligent Transfer (BITS) service, and click on Start. Do the same for the Windows Update service.
8. After doing so, try restarting the Windows Update and see if you face the issue or not.

6. Pause and Resume Updates

If you still face the Windows update problem, you should probably try pausing the update and resuming them again. To do so, follow the steps given ahead-

1. Press Windows + I key combo to open the Settings app. 
2. Click on the Update & Security here. 
3. Here, click on Pause updates for 7 days.
4. After doing so, click on the Resume updates button.
5. Now, click on Check for updates button.
6. Download and install the update, and you should no longer face the issue. 

7. Manually Update Windows 11

If you are not able to update to Windows 11, then you can manually update to Windows 11 using the ISO. You can follow our guide to using Windows 11 Media Creation Tool to update Windows 11 manually.

Final Words

If the Windows 11 update is stuck and you cannot update from Windows 10, then this article will help you with it. You can follow the steps given in this article to help fix the issue you face with Windows 11 update.