Windows 7: updates hang - what to do?
Windows 7 hangs when installing updates, there can be several reasons. We'll show you how to solve the problem.
Solution: Updates hang under Windows 7
- If the updates hang during the download or installation, give the process a few minutes. Even the smallest updates can sometimes take a little more time.
- If there is no end in sight, cancel the download or installation of the updates using the corresponding button.
- If possible, restart your computer and try the update process again.
- The step-by-step installation of updates can also help. Instead of 30 updates at a time, just select 5 or 10 updates per process.
Windows 7 no longer installs updates
- If you still have problems with Windows Update, try the following troubleshooting. Windows itself searches for errors and corrects them.
- If you experience a serious problem with Windows after installing the updates or canceling the installation, you should perform a system restore.
