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Windows Update for Business.'. KB3194496 is not available from Microsoft Update Catalog, only from Windows Update, so it is not an option in the case of failing WSUS download. I used KB3197356 instead which I could download from Update Catalog. It helped, now Win 10 1607 is downloading updates from local WSUS server. Fix Windows 10 install stuck at?Getting Ready?? Tech Lightspeed I'll be back latter. My bios is updated. Other driver updated also. Hi Do you Have UEFI disabled! Good to hear your drivers are updated. Windows 10 Version 1607 Update Stuck. But, if you get stuck or your PC repeat to install new Windows 10 1903 update, don't worry. In the next two methods, you'll find wanted solutions to fix this issue. Method 2: Troubleshoot Windows 10 19H1 18356.21 update stuck error.

1. Cannot Update Windows 10 1607

Last updated on April 3rd, 2019

Microsoft released on Monday (30/4/2018) the last big update for Windows 10, known as 'Windows 10 April 2018 Update Version 1803'. But, as usually happens with many updates, the new Windows 10 1803 update, fails to install on some PC's for unclear reasons.

When the installation of Windows 10 v1803 update failed, the users faces one of the following symptoms on their systems:
Symptom No1: When the download of Windows 10 April 2018 v1803 update is completed, Windows restarts to install update. But, after the system restart, the system stuck during the update installation or at Windows Logo and the only method to get the PC back, is to force shutdown the machine using the Power switch.

Symptom No2: During the installation of the v1803 update on Windows 10,the system suddenly restarts and starts to revert changes and goes to the previous Windows 10 version (v1709). When the previous version is restored, the system starts to download again the latest update for Windows 10 v1803, but the installation of the update, always fails with the same symptoms or gives the error 0xc1900101.

How to fix: Feature update to Windows 10, version 1803 Failed to install.

Suggestions: Before proceeding to update your system:
1. Completely uninstall any 3rd party antivirus or security program from your system, before installing the update.
2. Disconnect any USB connected devices that you don't need. (e.g. USB Wireless Mouse or Keyboard Receiver, USB Wireless Network Card, etc.).
3. If you have enabled the device encryption on your system (BitLocker, VeraCrypt), then proceed and decrypt the drive C: before installing the update.
4. Be patient…the update takes a few hours to download and install.
5. Before applying the methods mentioned below, try the following:

1. Run the 'Windows Update Troubleshooter' from Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Windows Update, OR – better – download and run the Windows Update Troubleshooter.

2. Download and install the latest Servicing Stack Update for Windows 10 v1709 (KB4090914).

3. Try to install the Update.

Method 1. Force Windows 10 to Download the Update v1803 from Scratch.

Method 2. Download & Install the Windows 10 April 2018 v1803 Update Manually.

Method 3. FIX Windows corruption errors with DISM & SFC tools.

Method 4. Install Windows 10 v1803 Update with an IN-Place Upgrade.

Method 5. Disable Windows 10 Automatic Update.

General troubleshooting guide for Windows 10 updates.

Method 1. Force Windows 10 to Download the Update v1803 from Scratch.

Step 1. Delete the Windows Update folder.

The Windows Update folder (C:WindowsSoftwareDistribution), is the location where Windows stores the new updates after downloading them. In many cases, the 'SoftwareDistribution' folder's contents become corrupted and cause problems during downloading or installing updates. At these cases all these problems can be easily bypassed if you delete the 'SoftwareDistribution' folder and its contents in order to force Windows to re-download the update(s).

To delete the Windows Update folder:

1. Simultaneously press the Win + R keys to open the run command box.
2. Type the following command and press OK.

• services.msc

3. From the list of services, at the right pane locate the Windows Update service.
4. Right click on 'Windows Update' service and choose Stop. *
5.Close 'Services' window.

* Note: If you cannot stop the Windows Update service, then:

a. Double click on it to open its Properties.
b. Set the Startup type to Disabled and click OK.
c. Restart your computer.
d. After restart, continue below.

6. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to C:Windows folder.
7. Locate and then Delete the SoftwareDistribution folder. *

* Notes:
1. If you cannot delete the folder with error 'Folder in use – try again', then restart Windows in 'Safe Mode' and repeat the procedure.
2. If you have disabled the Windows Update service (Startup type = Disabled), then go to services and set the Startup type to Automatic.

8.Restart your computer.

Step 2. Download and try to install the Update v1803.

1. After the restart, go to Start > Settings > Update & Security.
2. Click Check for updates.
3. Finally let Windows to download and install the update again.

Method 2. Download & Install the Windows 10 April 2018 v1803 Update Manually.

The second method, to resolve the issues while downloading or installing the Windows 10 April 2018 update 1803, is to download and install the update using the 'Windows Update Assistant': To do that:

1. Follow the instructions at Step-1 from Method-2 above and delete the 'SoftwareDistribution' folder.

2. Navigate to Windows 10 download site and click the Update now button.

Cannot Update Windows 10 1607

3. When asked, click to Run the 'Windows10Upgrade9252.exe' file to start the installation immediately, or click the Save button to run the installer later.

4. Finally click the Update Now button and follow the on screen prompts to install the Update.

Method 3. FIX Windows corruption errors with DISM & SFC tools.

1. Open command prompt as administrator. To do that:

1. In the Search box type: cmd or command prompt
2. Right click on the command prompt (result) and select Run as Administrator.

2. At the command prompt window, type the following command & press Enter:

• Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /Restorehealth

3. Be patient until DISM repairs component store. When the operation is completed, (you should be informed that the component store corruption was repaired), give this command and press Enter:

• SFC /SCANNOW

4. When SFC scan is completed, restart your computer.
5. Try to update your system again.

Method 4. Install Windows 10 v1803 Update with an in-place Upgrade.

Another method that usually works, to fix Windows 10 update problems, is to perform a Windows 10 Repair-Upgrade, by using the Media Creation tool to create an ISO or USB Windows 10 install media. For that task follow the detailed instructions on this article: How to repair Windows 10.

That's it! Which method worked for you?
Let me know if this guide has helped you by leaving your comment about your experience. Please like and share this guide to help others.

If the process of Windows 10 Update Assistant stuck at 99% for more than four or five hours, then definitely something is not right.

Lots of users are complaining that when they using Windows 10 update assistant to upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8 to the latest version of Windows 10 the update progress stuck at 99%.

Apart from that, there are lots of users reporting on the internet that when they are trying to update current version of Windows 10 operating system to the latest version, i.e., Windows 10 April 2018 Update.

Now, this is an annoying issue. The good thing is that the Microsoft is already aware of this issue and to help users they have released troubleshooting guide to resolve the issue. But the sad thing is that not all the users got success in fixing the problem.

Contents

• Fix: Windows 10 Update Assistant Stuck at 99%
  • 2. Check Hardware System Requirement

Fix: Windows 10 Update Assistant Stuck at 99%

To escort users from this situation I decided to write all the possible solutions using which they can troubleshoot Windows 10 Update Assistant stuck at 99% issue.

So without further delay why don’t you start reading about the first one:

1. Reboot PC

You must close Windows Upgrade Assistant tool and perform a quick restart. After that again use the tool to update your system to the latest version of Windows 10.

2. Check Hardware System Requirement

In case, you’re upgrading from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 to Windows 10; then you must check your system hardware requirement. Check out the system requirement:

For Windows 10 Anniversary Update

• Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz)
• RAM: 2 GB for 64-bit and 1 GB for 32-bit
• Hard Disk space: 20 GB for 64-bit OS and 16 GB for 32-bit OS
• Display: 800×600
• Graphics card: DirectX 9 or later

For Windows 10 Creators Update

• RAM: 2 GB for both 64-bit and 32-bit
• Rest Same as discussed above

For Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

• RAM: 2 GB for both 64-bit and 32-bit
• Rest Same as discussed above

For Windows 10 April 2018 Update

• RAM: 2 GB for both 64-bit and 32-bit
• Rest Same as discussed above

3. Disable Windows Update

Some users suggest that they fixed this issue by installing Windows Update manually. Here is what you need to do:

1. Run Windows 10 update assistant.

2. Press WIN + R to open RUN dialog box. In the space provided, type services.msc and click OK.

3. In the Services windows, you need to scroll down until you find service named as Windows Update. Make a right click and from the context menu select Stop.

4. After that, again make a right click on Windows Update service and click on Properties from context menu.

5. Here in the properties window, select Startup type to Manual using the drop-down. Click on the Apply and OK button to confirm the changes.

6. Close all the windows.

Now try to run Windows 10 Update Assistant, and I’m sure this time you will not face Windows 10 Update Assistant Stuck at 99% issue. If this fails to fix the problem, try the next suggestion.

4. Purge Windows Update Cache

Sometimes due to Windows Update cache upgrade process faces issues. So it is recommended to purge Windows Update cache. For that, you need to follow these steps:

1. Restart your Windows 10 PC

2. Launch Elevated Command Prompt.

3. In the Command Prompt window type:

When UAC dialog box appears, click Yes to continue.

The above command will stop Windows Update service (To stop all the downloads happening in the background).

4. Enable the option to show hidden files in Windows 10. For that, File Explorer -> Switch to View Tab -> Check Hidden items box. This step will show all the hidden files available on your system in each folder.

Note: If hidden items option is not enabled, you will not be able to find folder listed in upcoming steps.

5. Navigate to C:WindowsSoftwareDistributionDownload and delete all the files and folder available in the Download folder.

If you see, the Folder Access denied error, click on the Continue.

Note: Make sure to delete files and folders available in the Download folder.

6. Reboot your system.

Now again run Windows 10 update assistant and check if this fixes the issue.

5. Tweak $GetCurrent Folder

Microsoft itself suggests this method on the Microsoft support page. If all the method suggested above fails to fix the problem, then you must try this workaround too. Here is what you’re required to do:

1. Open File Explorer.

2. In the Address bar copy paste C:$GetCurrent and hit Enter. This will open the GetCurrent folder.

3. In the folder, you need to look for a file named as Media. If it’s not available, then switch to the View tab and check the option which reads “Hidden items.”

You need to copy and paste the Media folder to another location let say Desktop.

4. Restart your system.

5. Follow step 2 to reach GetCurrent folder.

6. Copy-Paste the Media folder from desktop to the GetCurrent folder.

7. Open the Media folder and make double click to run the setup.

8. On “Get important updates” screen, you need to select “Not right now” and then choose Next. This will start the update process.

9. Once all done, you need to keep in mind that all the available updates are installed. For that, Press WIN + I to open Settings (check here) -> Update & security -> Windows Update -> Check for updates.

That’s it. This will help you in updating your system to latest versions.

6. Manual Update using Media Creation Tool

You can also upgrade your current system to latest build available using Media Creation tool. Here is how you can do that:

1. Download Media Creation Tool from Microsoft official website.

2. Run the MediaCreationTool.exe file.

3. On “Microsoft Software License Terms” screen, click on Accept button.

4. On “What do you want to do” screen, select “Upgrade this PC Now.”

5. Now tool will start downloading the latest build available. Once done follow the instructions to install the update.

Note: During the process makes sure, “Keep personal files and apps” option is selected.

7. Upgrade using Media Creation Tool

In case, Windows 10 Update Assistant fail to update your system to latest version, then you can use Media Creation Tool to upgrade.

7. Clean Installation of Windows 10

In case all the steps suggested above fails to fix the issue, then last resort is to perform a clean installation of Windows 10 with the latest build available. You can check this Microsofts Answer thread for detailed tutorials.

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So these are possible ways using which you can fix Windows 10 Update Assistant Stuck at 99% issue. You can use the comment section and let me know how you fixed this issue.

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