Windows 11 installation stuck at 100%? Wondering what to do next? Don’t worry, we got you covered.
Windows 11 officially launches later this year, although Microsoft allows users to use the Beta version only by signing up for the Windows Insider Preview Program. If you have subscribed to the Windows Insider Program, you can enjoy using Windows 11 on your device, preview the build, and check out all the hidden features.
So yes, if you get stuck installing Windows 11 update on your device, you can easily overcome this problem. In this post, we have listed a few solutions that will allow you to fix the “Windows 11 installation stuck at 100%” issue in just a few clicks.
Lets start.
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Why Is Windows 11 Installation Stuck?
Since Windows 11 is still under construction, updates for the next major version are in progress. Therefore, if the installation gets stuck at 100%, there is a possibility that the update process will continue in the background. Updates are downloading in the background, but the percent sign is stuck at 100%. Due to some technical glitches, the percent sign does not reflect the actual progress of the update process. You may encounter this glitch due to slow Internet connection speed or power outages that do not allow the update to complete successfully.
To get around this problem, you can sit patiently and wait a bit for the percent sign to update automatically. Or you can try various troubleshooting tips and see if it fixes the “Windows 11 installation stuck” issue on your device.
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How to Fix Windows Installation Stuck at 100% Problem?
#1 Check Software Distribution Folder
By checking the size and number of files in the software distribution folder, you can briefly tell if the update process is in progress. Here’s what you need to do.
Open Windows Explorer and navigate to C:/Windows.
Tap on the “Software Distribution” folder.
The Software Distribution folder stores all temporary files and data required for the update. Therefore, once you are in the Software Distribution folder, constantly check the size of the folder and see if any new files have been added.
If you don’t see any activity in the Software Distribution folder, it probably indicates that the update is stuck and the folder is out of sync.
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#2 Restart Windows Update
To restart the Windows 11 update, we will re-download the setup files and perform this task in three different sections.
Part 1: Turn Off Background Intelligent Transfer Services
Open the start menu search, type CMD, and then select “Run as Administrator” to launch Command Prompt.
In Command Prompt terminal, type the following commands one by one to execute.
net stop wuauserv net stop bits
After successfully executing both these commands, close the Command Prompt window and move on to the next section.
Part 2: Delete Update Files in Software Distribution Folder
Go to C:/Windows and then open the Software Distribution folder.
Press Control + A to select all files present in the folder, right-click on the selection and select “Delete”.
If you cannot delete the files at this time, restart your machine and try again.
Part 3: Re-Enable Service
After all files have been deleted from the Software Distribution folder, the next step is to re-enable the background smart transfer services. Here’s what you need to do:
Start Command Prompt in administrator mode.
Execute the following commands in the same order:
net start wuauserv
clear start bits
After successfully performing all three partitions, try updating Windows 11 again to see if it fixes the “Windows 11 installation stuck at 100%” issue.
What to do if Windows is stuck?
If the Windows 11 installation process gets stuck at any stage, you can use any of the above-mentioned solutions to fix the problem. First, check the size of the Software Distribution folder and see if the folder is in sync with the update. Second, you can restart the Windows update process and start again.
Also read: How to Use System Restore in Windows 11
Why is my update download stuck at 100?
When you encounter Windows 11 installation error on your device, it is likely due to an unstable Internet connection or power outages. It is also possible that the update is in progress, but the percentage pointer may be stuck at 100% due to synchronization issues.
Solution
This concludes our guide on how to fix Windows 11 installation stuck with 100% error. Was this post helpful? Have you overcome the technical glitch? Also, feel free to share your thoughts on the upcoming Windows update.
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