Why does my desktop keep updating?

Windows 10 is a software designed to receive frequent updates with little fuss, usually by ensuring they are automatic and require very little input from users. The updates normally take a number of minutes to run before your device begins to reboot and simply require your machine to be switched on. Windows 11 promises to make updates even smaller and potentially less obtrusive.

However, there are times where even an update on Windows 10 may seem to take longer to run through the process than usual and you might even discover the update has stalled midway through its cycle. Unfortunately, this is an inevitable modern frustration, usually occurring when you least need it to. Its important, however, not to panic or do anything in anger as, youll be pleased to know, theres always a fix.

Resist the urge to switch your device on and off again, as this could potentially make the issue even worse. Your first course of action should be to examine whether it is really stuck or just slow, as some updates can be gigantic. Once youve clarified this, move on to our top tips

Step 1. Everyones old friend Ctrl-Alt-Del could be a quick fix for an update that is stuck at a particular point. This shortcut will allow you to access the login screen, and sign in like normal, but if not, more action might be needed.

Step 2. Restart your computer. Resetting your PC during installation is considered to be a cardinal sin and explicitly warned against by manufacturers, but if your update is definitely stuck then you dont have a lot of options. Utilise your computers physical power or reset button, and bear in mind you might have to hold it down for a few seconds.

Step 3.Boot into Safe Mode. Accessible from the Startup Settings menu, this mode disables everything but the absolute essentials Windows needs to run, ensuring that any software conflicts that could be interfering with the update are removed. After the update installs, you can restart Windows to exit Safe Mode.

Step 4.Perform a System Restore. In order to safeguard against this type of thing, Windows will usually create a restore point just before applying an update, so you can roll it back if there are any problems. You can access the System Restore function from Safe Mode, or from the Advanced Startup Options if that doesn't work.

Step 5.Try a Startup Repair. A more in-depth fix than just doing a System Restore, the Startup Repair tool [also accessible from the Advanced Startup Options screen] can sometimes fix underlying issues that may be hampering the update process.

Step 6.Perform a clean Windows installation. This is pretty much the 'nuclear option', but if all else fails, you may be forced to simply erase your previous copy of Windows and simply start from scratch. Be warned, though, that this will erase your entire hard drive, so make sure that any vital data is as thoroughly backed up as possible beforehand.

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