Windows Update Stuck on Pending Install? 4 Ways to Fix it

Running the troubleshooter usually fixes this issue

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Updated onSeptember 10, 2024

updated onSeptember 10, 2024

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If a Windows update is stuck on pending install, you won’t be able to install it unless you fix this issue, and in today’s guide, we’re going to show you a few ways to do that.

Why does my Windows Update say pending install?

This can happen if there’s an issue with the update or problem with the Windows Update components.

What can I do if Windows Update is pending install?

1. Run the Windows update troubleshooter

2. Reset the required components

Alternatively, you can automate this process and make it much faster by using theWindows Update reset script.

3. Enable the update over metered connection

4. Delete the Windows update cache

We have come to the end of this detailed guide. We hope that our solutions can help you with the Windows update pending install issue.

IfWindows update is not showing, check this excellent guide to bring them back. We also have a guide on what to do ifthere were some problems installing updates.

Also don’t miss our guide on how to tell ifWindows Update is stuck.

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Windows Update Stuck on Pending Install? 4 Ways to Fix it#

What can I do if Windows Update is pending install?#

1. Run the Windows update troubleshooter#

2. Reset the required components#

3. Enable the update over metered connection#

4. Delete the Windows update cache#