While Windows 11/10 updates have smoothened over the years, there are still many scenarios where the update gets stuck. Windows regularly check for an update or when you click the button. But if your Windows Update is stuck and taking forever when Checking for updates, then here are our suggestions to resolve the issue.

The scenario where it keeps checking for an update with no response is very confusing. You don’t know if the update is about to start downloading or if it’s your internet connection that is causing the problem. To resolve this, follow these steps:

1] Exit Settings & restart your PC

2] Restart Windows Update Service

3] Clear Software Distribution folder

4] Clear Catroot2 folder

Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
0:37 Locations of SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 folders
0:56 Stop Windows Update related services
1:53 Delete the contents of the SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 folders
2:25 Start Windows Update related services

Learn more on https://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-10-checking-for-updates-taking-forever

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