How to Fix Windows 10 Update Stuck on Working on Updates.

Most of the time, Windows Update does its job with little if any attention from us.

While we might check and install updates manually from time to time, most Windows 10 computers are configured to apply important updates automatically, while older versions like Windows 7 and Windows 8 usually apply these fixes the night of Patch Tuesday.

Sometimes, however, when the patch, or maybe even service pack, is being installed during shutdown or startup, the update installation gets stuck—freezes, locks up, stops, hangs, clocks, whatever you want to call it. Windows Update is taking forever and it's clear something needs to be done.

The installation of one or more Windows updates is probably stuck or frozen if you see one of the following messages persist for a long time:

Preparing to configure Windows. / Do not turn off your computer.
Configuring Windows updates / x% complete / Do not turn off your computer.
Please do not power off or unplug your machine. / Installing update x of x...
Working on updates / x% complete / Don't turn off your computer
Keep your PC on until this is done / Installing update x of x...
Getting Windows ready / Don't turn off your computer

You might also see Stage 1 of 1 or Stage 1 of 3, or a similar message prior to the second example. Sometimes Restarting is all you'll see on the screen. There might also be some wording differences depending on which version of Windows you're using.

One of the benefits of running Windows 10 is that it's updated frequently and most of the time, this happens automatically, without you having to do much at all. It means that bugs are fixed whenever one arises and thus, it provides a much better user experience than previous iterations of the software.

There may be a little disruption while the operating system is running through the update (ie., your computer won't be accessible), but that's not a huge problem if it means your computer is always secure against modification, bugs and code injections. These updates aren't just there to fix the problems though. They also add new features and make sure the operating system is running as smoothly as possible.

But sometimes, when you're installing an update (however big or small it may be), you may come across a problem that prevents the operating system from updating properly and may result in your device not working at all. Any disruption to a platform update can have panic-inducing consequences, but luckily, it can be fixed reasonably easily.

Issues addressed in this tutorial:

windows 10 update stuck at 0
windows 10 update stuck at 99
windows 10 update stuck at 27
windows 10 update stuck at 100
windows 10 update stuck on checking for updates
windows 10 update stuck at 46
windows 10 update stuck at 100 downloading
windows 10 update stuck at 46 percent
windows 10 update stuck at 99 percent
windows 10 update stuck at 84 percent
windows 10 update stuck at checking for updates
windows 10 update stuck black screen
windows 10 update stuck black screen with cursor

The update installation process will fail if you restart your PC during this process. But how badly will it fail? Will it cause problems with your computer? To find out exactly what happens, we ran some tests.

First, we told Windows to install a standard update from Windows Update. We forcibly restarted our PC while the “Getting Windows ready. Don’t turn off your computer” message appeared on the screen. The PC restarted and we quickly saw the normal sign-in screen.

If your Windows 10 Updates are stuck on the – Working on updates, Don’t turn off your computer – screen, during their installation, which seems to be taking forever to complete, this fix will help you resolve the issue. There are many other places where the Windows get stuck. Some scenarios are where Windows 10 is stuck while downloading updates or Ready to Install or stuck at login screen after upgrade on Windows 10. This post offers solutions to resolve Windows 10 stuck on Working on updates.

After we signed in, Windows displayed a “We couldn’t finish installing updates” notification. The update installation had failed, but Windows was still working properly. Windows will just try installing the update later.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba,Lenovo, and Samsung).

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