Downloading Windows Update forever

Situation: The client has a Windows Server 2016. When they try to download and install Windows Update KB4589210, it shows 0% forever.

Troubleshooting: 1. Run PowerShell command: Get-WindowsUpdateLog

2. collect and view these logs from

C:\Users\$username$\AppData\Local\Temp\WindowsUpdateLog

C:\Users\blin\AppData\Local\Temp\WindowsUpdateLog\wuetl.CSV.tmp.00001

3. Download Windows Update KB4589210 from Microsoft manually.

4. Expand the download file.

5. Install the Update.

6. Restart the server.

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Bob Lin

Bob Lin, Chicagotech-MVP, MCSE & CNE Data recovery, Windows OS Recovery, Networking, and Computer Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Install and Configure Windows, VMware, Virtualization and Cisco on http://www.HowToNetworking.com

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