Running the Fresh Start utility seems to have fixed my issue with Windows Update.Īfter running the Fresh Start utility, I reinstalled software on Windows 10 such as TeamViewer, Visual Studio 2017 Community Edition and SQL Server 2017 Developer Edition.
The strange thing is, I was able to successfully install update (KB4343909) on my other Windows 10 machine.ĭoes anybody know what is? And why it would be causing my windows 10 update to be stuck in Initializing status? Then, open up file explorer and navigate to the C:\Program Files folder and delete the Realtek and Waves folders if they exist. I installed and activated my Windows 7 Ultimate x 64 on my laptop. Method 3: Run the new Windows Update Troubleshooter on Windows 10 Click here to download the official Windows Update Troubleshooter.
After removing the drivers from device manager, if prompted to restart the machine, restart the machine. Update Graphics Driver to Solve Windows 10 Slow Boot. I'm not sure why Windows Update is stuck. If setup does not start automatically, click Start > File Explorer > This PC > open the drive containing the Windows 10 setup files, then double. Make sure to checkmark 'Delete the device software for this device'. I tried to search for, but there are no results. The update in question is: 2018-08 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1803 for 圆4-based Systems (KB4343909) Shut down your computer after it's done installing the readiness tool to trigger a re-run of the automatic. The Windows Update folder (C:WindowsSoftwareDistribution), is the location where Windows stores the new updates after downloading them. I am trying to update one of my Windows 10 operating system, but it has been stuck in Initializing status. Click 'Yes' when asked if you want to run the Hotfix.