Errors that keep restarting or stopping progressing during Windows updates are one of the typical system problems many users experience. These problems can come from a variety of causes, including system integrity corruption, registry errors, and crashes of previous updates.
1. Summary of the main causes
Installation of previous updates incomplete
Corruption of system files during updates
Driver crashes or firmware issues
Update cache or registry error
Conflicts with third-party security programs
2. Fastest basic solution
① Enters recovery mode after forced shutdown
Press and hold the power button to force the PC to shut down
Power ON again → Automatically enter the recovery environment if the error is repeated
Click ‘Advanced Options’
② System Restore
This is how to revert to the pre-update state.
Recovery Mode → Advanced Options → System Restore
Select a restore point before the update date
After the restore is complete, reboot and retry the update
③ Enter Safe Mode
Recovery Mode → Advanced Options → Start Settings → Restart
Enter safe mode with F4 or F5
Control Panel → View Windows Update History → Remove Recent Items
Clean up disks and remove unnecessary programs
3. Advanced Manual Solution
① Delete Windows Update Cache
This is useful when the files related to the update may be corrupted.
net stop wuauserv
net stop bits
rd /s /q %windir%\SoftwareDistribution
net start wuauserv
net start bits
② Execute System File Recovery Command (SFC/DISM)
sfc /scannow
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Automatically restores the system files with errors.
③ Force removal of issue updates
wusa /uninstall /kb:update number
예: wusa /uninstall /kb:5006670
④ Running Windows Update Troubleshooter
Settings → Update and Security → Troubleshooting → Additional Troubleshooting
Select Windows Update and follow the instructions
⑤ Remove third-party antivirus program
Some vaccines may block the update process.
Please disable it for a while or remove it and try it.
4. a last resort
① Manual recovery with boot USB
Create Windows Installation USB on a Different PC (using Microsoft Official Tools)
Select ‘Recover’ after USB boot from problem PC
Enable command prompts or system recovery tools
② Revert to an earlier version
Enter Recovery Environment → Advanced Options → Remove Earlier Versions
Reverting recently installed feature updates
③ Formatting and Reinstalling
If this does not work out, the last option is to back up sensitive data and install a new window.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: You cannot enter recovery mode.
A: You can enter directly by creating a Windows installation USB.
Q: There is no update point.
A: Try to recover by deleting DISM and cache.
Q: It only repeats automatic restart.
A: If you repeat the forced shutdown 2-3 times, the recovery mode is automatically executed.
Windows Update Infinite Error is a typical system problem for anyone, but a step-by-step approach is sufficient to resolve it. Most importantly, follow the three steps of recovery entry – rooting out the cause – system recovery.
💡 Tip: If you want to manage automatic updates in the long run, consider switching to manual management by pausing updates or setting group policies.