One problem that users often face while using Windows 11 is the system installing the same update repeatedly. Windows 11 installing the same update could be very frustrating, especially if your PC has limited resources.
You may face this problem for several reasons, such as a failed update installation, corrupted system files, or problems with the Windows Update tools. If you are experiencing the same problem, here’s what you can do.
1. Restart Windows 11
Chances are that a bug in Windows 11 is preventing the Update tool from installing a specific update. When Windows 11 fails to install an update, it attempts to install again after a few minutes or restart.
So, you need to restart your Windows 11 computer to rule out all possible bugs & glitches. Restarting a Windows 11 computer is easy; click the Windows 11 Start button and select Power Menu > Restart. This will restart your Windows 11 PC.
2. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
You must run the Windows Update Troubleshooter even after the restart. Here’s how you can run the Windows Update Troubleshooter.
1. Click on the Windows 11 Search and type in Troubleshooter. Next, open the Troubleshoot Settings from the list of best-match results.
2. Click on the Other troubleshooters.
3. Click the Run button beside Windows Update.
You need to follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Windows Update Troubleshoot process.
3. Clear the Software Distribution Folder
Software Distribution is a folder where Windows 11 stores the updates that have been downloaded but are pending installation. If you don’t want Windows 11 to install a specific update, clear the Software Distribution Folder on your PC.
1. Type in Command Prompt in the Windows Search. Right-click on the Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
2. Execute these two commands one by one.
net stop wuauserv net stop bits
3. Press the Windows Key + R button on your keyboard. This will open the Run dialog box. On the RUN dialog box, type the following path and press Enter.
C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution
4. You will see the SoftwareDistribution folder. Select all files and delete them.
5. Open Command Prompt with administrative rights and execute these two commands:
net start wuauserv net start bits
After making the changes, restart your Windows 11 computer. This should fix Windows 11, which keeps installing the same update repeatedly.
4. Uninstall & Reinstall the Problematic Update
On Windows 11, you get an option to reinstall the problematic update. If there’s some technical error with the previous software update you installed on your PC, you can uninstall the problematic update and reinstall it.
1. Click on the Windows Start button and select Settings.
2. When the Settings app opens, switch to Windows Update.
3. Click on Update History.
4. Scroll down to the Related Settings and click Uninstall updates.
5. Find the problematic update and click the Uninstall button beside it.
6. Move to the Windows Update screen and click Check for updates.
This is how you can uninstall & reinstall the Problematic update on your Windows 11 computer.
5. Reset the Windows Update Components
Resetting the Windows Update Components isn’t a sure-shot fix to the problem, but it has helped many Windows 11 users. You can try doing it as well.
1. Type in Windows PowerShell on the Windows 11 Search. Next, right-click on the PowerShell and select Run as administrator.
2. When the PowerShell utility opens, execute these commands one by one.
net stop wuauserv net stop cryptSvc net stop bits net stop msiserver ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old net start wuauserv net start cryptSvc net start bits net start msiserver
3. After executing all these commands, restart your Windows 11 PC.
4. After the restart, open the Windows 11 update tool and check for updates.
6. Run the System File Checker Utility
If Windows 11 still installs the same update, your system files are likely corrupted. Running the System File Checker utility is the best way to deal with corrupt system files on Windows 11.
1. Type Command Prompt in Windows 11 Search. Next, right-click on the Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
2. Type in the given command and press Enter.
sfc /scannow
3. If the System File Checker utility returns with an error, execute the DISM Commands:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
After executing all these commands, restart your Windows 11 PC. After the restart, run the Windows Update tool again. This should fix the Windows 11 keeps installing the same update issue.
These are the best methods to fix Windows 11 keeps installing the same update. If you have followed all methods, the problem is likely fixed. Let us know if you need more help in fixing this problem.
