windows 11 update error "We can't install some updates because other updates are in progress. We will try installing later."

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windows 11 update error "We can't install some updates because other updates are in progress. We will try installing later."

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i just wiped my computer to resolve an issue and some of the windows update drivers wont install but have the error "We can't install some updates because other updates are in progress. We will try installing later." its been like that for 4 hours and ive restarted it 3-5 times, clicking retry does nothing.

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David-M 127.3K Independent Advisor

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

First of all, pause Windows Update, then click "Resume updates".

See if the updates will install.

If it persists, run the Windows Update Troubleshooter.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win...

If it persists, rename the software distribution folders as instructed below:

Open Start and type cmd, right-click on "Command Prompt", and select "Run as administrator".
Run the following commands at the Command Prompt one at a time:

net stop bits

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptsvc

ren %systemroot%\softwaredistribution softwaredistribution.bak

ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.bak

net start bits

net start wuauserv

net start cryptsvc

After all these commands are completed, close the Command Prompt window, restart your computer, and then try to update Windows.

Feel free to ask back any questions.

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Anonymous

ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.back

returns

"Access is denied."

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