Step#1

Hold Windows + R keys to open the run dialog box.

Step#2

Type “Services.msc” on the search space and press Enter.

services.msc on run dialog box

Step#3

Find the “Windows Update” service by navigating to the very bottom of the services list.

Step#4

Right-click “Windows Update” and select Stop. Windows Update will stop.

WIndows Update stop

Step#5

Now press Windows + E to open explorer.

Step#6

Navigate to the following directory: “C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution.”

SoftwareDistribution folder

Step#7

Copy the address and paste it on the address bar of Windows Explorer to open the Window.

Step#8

Select all files by pressing CTRL + A, and press the DELETE key.

delete all files

Step#9

Restart your computer.

Step#10

Open the “Services” window once more and navigate to “Windows Update.”

Step#11

Right-click on “Windows Update” and click on Start.

start WIndows Update

Step#12

Check its “Status” column to see if it reads “Running.”

Step#13

Check for updates

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