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How to Fix a Windows Update That is Stuck at 35%
Try running the update troubleshooter right away
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Is the Windows update on your Windows 7 PC stuck at 35%? Multiple users confirm that they are waiting for hours, but nothing happens as the Windows 7 update is stuck at 35%. Some were able to access their PCs, while some could not.
Fortunately, in this guide, we will give you a bunch of solutions that will help you resolve the Windows 7 update stuck at 35%. The best part about this guide is that you can apply the solutions for other versions of Windows as well. Let us get right into it.
Why is the Windows 7 update stuck at 35%?
Before we apply the solutions, it is very important to understand what exactly is causing the problem, which in our case is Windows 7 update stuck at 35%.
How can I fix Windows 7 update stuck at 35% problem?
Here are a few things that we would advise you to do before applying the advanced troubleshooting methods.
Now let us advance toward the troubleshooting method that has helped users to fix this problem.
1. Turn on Data Execution Prevention
According to several users, turning on the Data Execution Prevention feature resolves the Windows 7 update stuck at 35% error because this feature prevents other processes from interrupting the Windows update process.
2. Run the Windows update troubleshooter
3. Restart Windows Update Service
Chances are that the Windows update service is facing some internal issues, or it failed to load some important file that has stuck the Windows 7 update at 35%. You can restart the Windows update service and check if this fixes the problem or not.
4. Run the DISM command
5. Perform System Restore
This solution is helpful when you have waited for long, and nothing happens. The only option now left is to forget about the update and restore your PC back to the state when everything was working normally or when you were able to access your PC.
That is it from us in this guide. However, Windows 7 update stuck at 35% isn’t the only error troubling its users. Users have reported facingissues updating their Windows 7 PC, which can be resolved by following the guide.
We also have a guide that provides multiple solutions to the mostcommon Windows 7 update errors. In the comments below, let us know which of the above solutions resolved the Windows update stuck at 35%.
Sagar Naresh
Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.
He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.
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