4 Ways to Fix Windows Stuck on Checking for Updates

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

The Windows Update Troubleshooter can help your PC detect and fix problems related to Windows Update Services.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp on your PC > selectSystemfrom the sidebar.

Step 2:SelectTroubleshoot.

Step 3:Click onOther trouble-shooters.

Step 4:Click onRunnext to Windows Update. This will open the troubleshooter, and you can follow the on-screen instructions to fix the problem.

Go back to Windows Updates, and check if the above method fixed the issue.

Fix 2: Restart Windows Update Service

Restarting theWindows Update Serviceon your PC can resolve the issue by eliminating any bugs and corrupted processes.

Step 1:Open theServicesapp on your PC using the start menu.

Step 2:In the list of services, scroll down and right-click onWindows Update> selectRestart.

This will restart the Windows Update service, and you can try checking for an update once again.

Fix 3: Manually Reset Windows Update Service

You can useCommand Promptto restart all the components of the Windows Update Service. This can resolve any temporary bugs and glitches.

Step 1:OpenCommand Promptas an administrator.

Step 2:Enter the commandsone after the other.

Go to Windows Update and check if the problem is solved.

Fix 4: Delete datastore.edb File

Deleting the datastore.edb file can resolve Windows Update issues by removing a corrupted database.

Step 1:OpenCommand Promptas an administrator. To safely delete the file later, you must stop the update services first. Run the following commands one after the other:

Step 2:Now, go to the following folder and delete theDataStore.edbfile.

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Last updated on 19 July, 2024

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