If you are experiencing issues with Windows 11 version 25H2 not updating from the pending restart state, here are some steps you can take:
- Check for Updates: Go to Settings > Windows Update and select Check for updates. This may prompt the system to recognize the pending updates and allow you to proceed.
- Use Windows Update Troubleshooter: You can run the Windows Update troubleshooter to identify and fix problems with Windows Update. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters, and select Windows Update.
- Download Windows 11 Installation Assistant: If prompted by Microsoft Support, ensure you are downloading the correct version of the Windows 11 Installation Assistant. If you encounter a
netutils.dllerror, it may indicate a corrupted system file. - Use Media Creation Tool: If you are instructed to use the Media Creation Tool but receive error code
0x800705570-0xA0003, it may be due to a corrupted download or an issue with your current Windows installation. You can try downloading the tool again from the official Microsoft website. - Perform a System File Check: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the command
sfc /scannowto check for and repair corrupted system files. - Reset Windows Update Components: You can reset the Windows Update components by executing a series of commands in Command Prompt. This can help resolve issues with updates not installing correctly.
- Consider a Clean Installation: If all else fails and you continue to encounter issues, you may want to consider performing a clean installation of Windows 11, which can resolve persistent problems.
If these steps do not resolve your issue, you may need to contact Microsoft Support for further assistance.
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