How to fix an update loop for 2026-11 Security Update (KB5132061) (26300.9974)

Nick Brown 0 Reputation points
2026-11-11T11:27:59.22+00:00

An update seems to be in a loop. How do i stop it?

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  1. David-M 128.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-11-11T12:02:55.3833333+00:00

    Hi. I'm David, and I'm happy to help you.

    In some cases, this type of loop is caused by an error during the installation of the update.

    Please look in the update history to see if an error code is reported.

    • Press "Windows + I" and select "Windows Update > Update history".

    If you prefer, share a screenshot. Use the shortcut "Windows + Shift + S" to use the screenshot tool.

    Also. What is the current "OS Build" of your Windows 11?

    • Press "Windows + R", type winver, and click OK.

    If you prefer, share a screenshot.

    Be sure to censor your email address if it appears. The Microsoft Q&A is public.

    Looking forward to your reply.

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  2. AI answer

    2026-11-11T11:28:16.5633333+00:00

    If KB5132061 is stuck in an install/rollback loop, use the least disruptive path first:

    1. Open Settings > System > Recovery.
    2. Under Fix problems using Windows Update, select Reinstall now.
      • This performs a repair reinstall of the current Windows version while keeping files, apps, and settings.

    If the loop is tied to a pending failed update state, use Recovery commands next.

    1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
    2. Run: 
         dism /online /cleanup-image /revertpendingactions
    3. Restart the PC.
    4. After restart, run: 
         dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
   sfc /scannow

    If the device is failing during restart and rolling back, one documented cause for Windows 11 security update failures is low free space on the EFI System Partition (ESP), especially when it has 10 MB or less available. In that case, the update can appear to install, fail around 35–36% during restart, then undo changes with 0x800f0922.

    For KB5132061 manual installation, if Windows Update is looping, install the standalone packages from the Microsoft Update Catalog in the required order:

    x64

    1. windows11.0-kb5043080-x64_953449672073f8fb99badb4cc6d5d7849b9c83e8.msu
    2. windows11.0-kb5132061-x64_aedc878e9e078df2ec7e2cfb98dd5b21831cdbcc.msu

    Or place all KB5132061 MSU files in the same folder such as C:\Packages and run from an elevated Command Prompt:

    DISM /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:c:\packages\windows11.0-KB5132061-x64_aedc878e9e078df2ec7e2cfb98dd5b21831cdbcc.msu

    If the PC cannot boot normally because of the loop:

    1. Interrupt startup twice by holding the power button when Windows begins loading.
    2. On the third start, enter Recovery Environment.
    3. Try Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Repair.
    4. If available, use Uninstall latest update.
    5. If needed, use System Restore.

    Risk note: revertpendingactions changes pending servicing state. Use it only when the update is stuck and reboot immediately after running it.

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