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25 April 2024  Jennifer Thatcher  Technology Manager of Test Dept.
 

Summary
Learn how to solve the common issue of windows update stuck checking for updates with the help of these effective methods.



Table of contents

table iconI. About Windows update stuck in checking for updates
table iconII. How to solve the problem that Windows 10 update is stuck on Checking for updates ?
table iconIII. Use Renee Becca to regularly backup hard disk data
windows update stuck checking for updates

I. About Windows update stuck in checking for updates

Typically, Windows Update in Windows 10 operates efficiently when you select “Check for Updates“. However, at times you might encounter a persistent state of “Checking for updates” that fails to advance. This issue can be coupled with excessive memory consumption and CPU usage ranging from 50-100% by the SVCHOST.exe process, as noted in the Task Manager. To resolve this, terminating the SVCHOST.exe process often helps to restore normal memory and CPU levels, indicating a potential freeze in the Windows Update mechanism.
check for updates Windows 10
Aiming at the problem of Windows 10 update stuck, this article has sorted out several very effective solutions for you, let’s try to solve it together.

II. How to solve the problem that Windows 10 update is stuck on Checking for updates ?

Solution 1: Temporarily disable third-party security software

If you have installed any third-party security software (antivirus software), you can temporarily disable it and run Windows Update again. This way may help you solve the problem of update stuck.
While antivirus software protects your computer against viruses and security threats, it can occasionally interfere with the function of specific applications. Typically, disabling antivirus software is not recommended, especially on computers connected to a network. If you must temporarily turn off your antivirus for tasks such as software installation, make sure to reactivate it as soon as you’re done to ensure your computer remains fully protected.

Solution 2: Restart the Windows Update service

Restart the Windows update service. The specific operation method is as follows:
Step 1: Run the computer and press the (Windows+R) keys simultaneously to open the Run window.
Step 2: Next, enter the (Services.msc) command in the “Run” window and press the (Enter) key to open it.
enter services.msc in run
Step 3: After that, find the (Windows Update) option in the service window, right-click it and select the (Stop) option, wait for a while, right-click it again and select the (Start) option.
Windows updates

Solution 3: Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

If the above two methods do not work, you can try to run the Windows update troubleshooter to solve this problem, the following are detailed steps:
Step 1: Run the computer, press the (Windows+I) key on the keyboard at the same time to open the setting interface. Then click into the (Update & security) option.
select update and security in windows settings
Step 2: Find (Troubleshoot) in the left function bar, then select the “Windows Update” option on the right, and click the (Run the troubleshooter) button. Wait a few moments after troubleshooting is complete to see if the problem is resolved.
run windows update troubleshooter
Three prevalent solutions to fix a Windows 10 automatic update issue are outlined above. It’s important to regularly back up your data to prevent loss when computer issues arise. For this purpose, a professional backup tool like Renee Becca is recommended.

III. Use Renee Becca to regularly backup hard disk data

1. What is Renee Becca?

Renee Becca is a comprehensive tool designed for system and hard disk data backup and recovery. It enables you to safeguard critical computer data including applications, system settings, emails, photos, videos, documents, and bookmarks. Featuring advanced incremental and differential backup technology, Renee Becca saves time and conserves disk space. Beyond system backups, it offers partition, hard disk, file backup, and disk cloning options to cater to various backup requirements.
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2. How to backup hard disk data with Renee Becca?

Step 1: Install and launch Renee Becca on your computer. In the main interface under the “Backup” section, choose “Hard Disk/Partition Backup” to backup the entire disk or partition. For specific files, opt for the “File Backup” feature instead.
backup data in disks and partitions
Step 2: Select the hard disk you want to back up as the source, and choose the destination hard disk partition to store the backup. For backing up a particular partition, click on the (Partition Backup) option located in the upper right corner.
select the disk
Step 3: In (Task Scheduler), you can set the daily/weekly/monthly regular backup and the time to automatically start the backup.
backup disk daily, weekly or monthly
Step 4: Choose the most suitable backup scheme under (Backup Scheme) > (Scheme Type). Renee Becca provides five distinct options: version chain, single version, full, incremental, and differential modes.
backup mode of Renee Becca
Renee Becca has 5 backup plans:

  • Version chain mode: Only the latest 5 versions are kept, and useless old versions are automatically deleted after the backup is complete.
  • Single version mode: Only the most recent version is kept, and the previous version is automatically deleted after the backup is complete.
  • Full mode: Create a full backup.
  • Incremental mode: After the initial full backup, only incremental backups are created.
  • Differential mode: After the initial full backup, only differential backups are created. You can view the difference between incremental backup and differential backup.
Step 5: Finally, click the (Backup) button to start executing the hard disk backup command according to your settings.
clone the disk with Renee Becca