A few days ago, I noticed that my laptop fan was running at full speed when plugged in. Normally, one would think the problem was with the fan itself. However, while digging deeper into the problem, it turned out that Windows It was unable to update automatically. Every time I tried, it crashed.
Essentially, even if you tried to manually check for updates, it would get stuck on the "Checking for updates" screen. Further observation revealed that the svchost.exe process in Task Manager was consuming a lot of memory, which was causing the fan issue.
You may have noticed the same problem with Windows Update In a different way. It is important to solve the problem because it hinders other programs as well.
In this post, you will find solutions to fix the “Checking for Updates” issue on your operating system. Windows 10. Let's start right away.
1. Restart your computer
Before you start messing with anything else on your computer, simply restart it once. Doing so will prevent your computer from searching for updates and ultimately resolve the issue.
2. Check the date and time.
Next, make sure to set Data and time Correctly on your computer. Sometimes, the wrong timing makes a mistake with updates.
To check this, right-click on the clock on the taskbar and select Adjust date/time from the menu.
In the Settings window that opens, enable Set time automatically, then click Sync now under Sync your clock.
If the Set time automatically option is already enabled, turn it off and then re-enable it.
3. Try with a different network.
Sometimes, the problem lies with your network. If you have access to a different Wi-Fi connection, try connecting your computer to it. You can also use your phone's hotspot to connect your computer.
Once you're connected to a new network, restart your computer. Hopefully, you should now be able to download updates.
4. Update or disable AntiVivus
Often, your antivirus software prevents Windows from updating. To fix this, either disable it for a while or check if an update is available for your antivirus. To do this, open your antivirus software and you'll be prompted to update it. Once updated, restart your computer and then try downloading the updates. If no update is available, disable it temporarily and then try downloading Windows updates.
5. Disable updates for Microsoft products
Another thing to try is disabling updates for other Microsoft products. The setting is available in the updates themselves. Here's how to do it:
Step 1: Open Settings on your computer. You can use the Windows key + I shortcut to open Settings.
Step 2: Go to Update & Security.
Step 3: Click Advanced Options.
Step 4: Disable the option to receive updates for other Microsoft products when Windows Update".
Step 5: Restart your computer and check for updates. Hopefully, you'll be able to do this easily.
6. Restart the Windows Update Service
in Windows A process and a service are two different things. Restarting a service is known to fix many problems. To do this, follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to your computer's search box and type Run. Open the Run app. Alternatively, press the Windows key + R shortcut to open it.
Step 2: Type services.msc in the Run dialog box and press Enter.
Step 3: In the Services window, scroll down and find Windows Update. Right-click it and then click Stop. Wait a while. Then right-click again and click Start.
7. Run the update troubleshooter.
If the above methods don't help, try running the native troubleshooter offered by Windows itself.
Here are the steps:
Step 1: Open Settings on your computer using the key. Windows +I abbreviation.
Step 2: Go to Update & Security.
Step 3: Click on Troubleshooting located on the left side.
- Tip: You can also search for troubleshooting either directly from Windows search or using the search in Settings.
Step 4: Click Windows Update and press the Run the troubleshooter button.
Step 5: Wait for the troubleshooter to complete the process.
8. Run Disk Cleanup
You should also perform a disk cleanup on your C drive. This helps remove any corrupted or damaged files that may be causing problems for new downloads.
to do this. Follow next steps:
Step 1: Open the This PC folder on your computer.
Step 2: Right-click on drive C and select Properties.
Step 3: Click Disk Cleanup under the General tab.
Step 4: In the Disk Cleanup window, select Delivery Optimization Files from among the other pre-selected files and click OK.
Step 5: Restart your computer.
To stay updated
In my case, the problem was with my antivirus. An update was available for it, and it was causing problems. Fortunately, updating it fixed the Windows 10 update issue. However, what worked for me may not work for you. So, try other solutions. Also.
