{"id":1135,"date":"2026-09-13T17:09:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T17:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycomputerconcepts.com\/?p=1135"},"modified":"2026-10-06T04:14:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T04:14:31","slug":"windows-update-stuck-or-failing-heres-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycomputerconcepts.com\/stargazer\/windows-update-stuck-or-failing-heres-what-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows Update Stuck or Failing? Here\u2019s What to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1135\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1135-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1135-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1135-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"311\">Windows Update is supposed to keep your computer secure, stable, and up to date. But sometimes an update seems to sit at <strong data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"211\">0%, 99%, or \u201cInstalling\u201d forever<\/strong>. Other times, Windows downloads the update only to fail, roll it back, or display an error message.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"441\">If your <strong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"368\">Windows 11 update is stuck or keeps failing<\/strong>, don't immediately shut the computer off or start deleting system files.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"615\">The problem could be something simple like low storage space or a temporary download issue\u2014or it could point to Windows corruption, driver conflicts, or even a failing SSD.\u00a0Here\u2019s what to check.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1d2h5jt\" data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"684\">Why Do Windows Updates Get Stuck or Fail?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"878\">Windows updates involve more than downloading a file. Windows has to download the update, verify it, prepare system files, install components, restart the computer, and complete configuration.\u00a0A problem anywhere in that process can cause an update to fail.\u00a0Common causes include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1288\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1l4r22y\" data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1000\">Not enough free storage space<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"px32t9\" data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1031\">Internet connection problems<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jmwq8\" data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1056\">Corrupted update files<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pfs7ag\" data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1087\">Damaged Windows system files<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wr8hn7\" data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1106\">Driver conflicts<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"i81lro\" data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1136\">Security software conflicts<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1trmtxa\" data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1186\">A previous update that didn't install correctly<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vge5tm\" data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1215\">SSD or hard drive problems<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"xtyml4\" data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1254\">Unexpected shutdown during an update<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"143lq1v\" data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1288\">Windows Update service problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1359\">The first step is figuring out whether Windows is <strong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1358\">actually stuck<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"351pgt\" data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1391\">1. Give the Update Some Time<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1438\">Some Windows updates take longer than others.\u00a0You may see messages such as:\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1493\">Working on updates |\u00a0<\/strong><strong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1517\">Installing updates |\u00a0<\/strong><strong data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1543\">Updates are underway |\u00a0<\/strong><strong data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1577\">Please keep your computer on<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1638\">The percentage may appear to stop moving for quite a while.\u00a0That doesn't necessarily mean the computer has frozen.\u00a0Large updates can take considerably longer on older computers or systems with slower storage.\u00a0If you still see signs of activity, give Windows time to finish.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1yd96yj\" data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1900\">Don't Immediately Force the Computer Off<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1983\">Holding down the power button during an update should generally be a last resort.\u00a0Interrupting Windows while it's modifying system files can potentially cause:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2142\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1tk0nia\" data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2084\">Windows corruption<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"j2anam\" data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2101\">Failed startup<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qa2ptz\" data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2126\">Automatic Repair loops<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ktepmu\" data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2142\">Boot problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2333\">If the computer is clearly frozen for an unusually long period and there is no other option, a forced shutdown may eventually be necessary\u2014but don't make it your first troubleshooting step.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1u2p5bn\" data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2360\">2. Restart the Computer<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2443\">If Windows is still usable but an update keeps failing, perform a normal restart.\u00a0Go to:\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2480\">Start \u2192 Power \u2192 Restart; <\/strong>Then return to:\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2528\">Settings \u2192 Windows Update\u00a0<\/strong>and check again.\u00a0A restart can clear temporary processes and complete pending changes that may have been preventing another update from installing.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"pgvsrl\" data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2715\">3. Check Your Internet Connection<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2773\">Windows needs a reliable connection to download updates.\u00a0If an update won't download or repeatedly stops, make sure your internet connection is stable.\u00a0Try:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"3012\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1n6puha\" data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2903\">Opening several websites<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15snl7x\" data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2941\">Restarting your router if necessary<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1batsmu\" data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"2980\">Disconnecting and reconnecting Wi-Fi<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11slyvm\" data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3012\">Using Ethernet when available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3090\">If everything else online works normally, the problem may be somewhere else.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"u0nmxu\" data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3126\">4. Check Your Free Storage Space<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3200\">Windows needs free drive space to download, unpack, and install updates.\u00a0Go to:\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3241\">Settings \u2192 System \u2192 Storage;\u00a0<\/strong>If your Windows drive is nearly full, free up some space.\u00a0You may be able to remove:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3446\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1l5sq9y\" data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3347\">Temporary files<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ucrvzx\" data-start=\"3348\" data-end=\"3382\">Old downloads you no longer need<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"y1iod9\" data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3404\">Unused applications<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wv44yt\" data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3446\">Large files that can be moved elsewhere<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3519\">Windows also includes <strong data-start=\"3470\" data-end=\"3487\">Storage Sense<\/strong> to help manage temporary files.\u00a0<strong>Be Careful What You Delete!\u00a0<\/strong>Don't randomly remove Windows folders or system files because an online guide says they're \"taking up space.\"\u00a0And before deleting important personal files, make sure they're backed up.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1lmx31x\" data-start=\"3740\" data-end=\"3771\">5. Check Windows Update Again<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3779\">Go to:\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3781\" data-end=\"3810\">Settings \u2192 Windows Update;\u00a0<\/strong>Look for an error message or error code.\u00a0If Windows gives you a specific error code, <strong data-start=\"3898\" data-end=\"3933\">write it down or take a picture<\/strong>.\u00a0That code can help narrow down what's preventing the update from installing.\u00a0Also look for options such as:\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4046\" data-end=\"4055\">Retry\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4061\" data-end=\"4082\">Check for updates -\u00a0<\/strong>Sometimes Windows successfully installs the update on the next attempt.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1h6q9ov\" data-start=\"4157\" data-end=\"4199\">6. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4201\" data-end=\"4365\">Depending on your current Windows 11 version, Microsoft provides automated troubleshooting through the <strong data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4316\">Get Help <\/strong>experience and Windows troubleshooting settings.\u00a0Search Windows for:\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4388\" data-end=\"4400\">Get Help\u00a0<\/strong>and look for Windows Update troubleshooting.\u00a0You can also check:\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4469\" data-end=\"4505\">Settings \u2192 System \u2192 Troubleshoot;\u00a0<\/strong>The available options can vary as Microsoft updates Windows.\u00a0Automated troubleshooting won't solve every update problem, but it can identify and correct some common configuration issues.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"15d34o5\" data-start=\"4696\" data-end=\"4735\">7. Disconnect Unnecessary Accessories<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4737\" data-end=\"4814\">Occasionally, connected hardware or its drivers can interfere with an update.\u00a0Disconnect unnecessary devices such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4857\" data-end=\"4953\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1d8iv91\" data-start=\"4857\" data-end=\"4879\">External hard drives<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"176f8ar\" data-start=\"4880\" data-end=\"4898\">USB flash drives<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1goab3x\" data-start=\"4899\" data-end=\"4909\">Printers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4kg3kw\" data-start=\"4910\" data-end=\"4920\">USB hubs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3nozzb\" data-start=\"4921\" data-end=\"4934\">Controllers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rwdd6q\" data-start=\"4935\" data-end=\"4953\">Docking stations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4955\" data-end=\"5033\">Keep your keyboard, mouse, monitor, and necessary network connection attached.\u00a0Then restart and try Windows Update again.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1j5b85n\" data-start=\"5079\" data-end=\"5109\">8. Check for Driver Problems<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5111\" data-end=\"5178\">Drivers allow Windows to communicate with your computer's hardware.\u00a0An incompatible or damaged driver can sometimes prevent an update from installing properly.\u00a0This may be especially relevant if update problems started after installing:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5351\" data-end=\"5444\">\n<li data-section-id=\"16oryes\" data-start=\"5351\" data-end=\"5372\">A new graphics card<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"14o7vfy\" data-start=\"5373\" data-end=\"5393\">New RAM or storage<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fmwkr3\" data-start=\"5394\" data-end=\"5405\">A printer<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cc3mzm\" data-start=\"5406\" data-end=\"5423\">A Wi-Fi adapter<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ggvk6m\" data-start=\"5424\" data-end=\"5444\">Other new hardware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5446\" data-end=\"5568\">Use drivers from <strong data-start=\"5463\" data-end=\"5549\">Windows Update or the computer\/component manufacturer's official support resources<\/strong> whenever possible.\u00a0Avoid third-party programs claiming they can magically update every driver on your computer.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1rn0r3s\" data-start=\"5664\" data-end=\"5695\">9. Check Windows System Files<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5697\" data-end=\"5762\">Corrupted Windows system files can interfere with Windows Update.\u00a0Windows includes tools such as <strong data-start=\"5795\" data-end=\"5803\">DISM<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"5808\" data-end=\"5837\">System File Checker (SFC)<\/strong> that can help diagnose and repair certain Windows component and system-file problems.\u00a0These are more advanced troubleshooting tools.\u00a0If you're comfortable using an elevated Terminal or Command Prompt, Microsoft commonly uses tools such as:\u00a0<code data-start=\"6081\" data-end=\"6129\">DISM.exe \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth<\/code>; followed by: <code data-start=\"6145\" data-end=\"6159\">sfc \/scannow<\/code><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6161\" data-end=\"6213\">Let each process complete before closing the window.\u00a0These tools can help with certain forms of Windows corruption, but they <strong data-start=\"6287\" data-end=\"6320\">won't repair failing hardware<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"z8q2wl\" data-start=\"6323\" data-end=\"6374\">10. Consider the Health of Your SSD or Hard Drive<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6376\" data-end=\"6405\">This one is easy to overlook.\u00a0If Windows Update repeatedly fails along with other problems, the update itself might not be the real issue.\u00a0Watch for symptoms such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6546\" data-end=\"6749\">\n<li data-section-id=\"9l51wf\" data-start=\"6546\" data-end=\"6579\">Computer running unusually slow<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"i1180c\" data-start=\"6580\" data-end=\"6599\">Frequent freezing<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7owmp5\" data-start=\"6600\" data-end=\"6614\">Blue screens<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9ctkfb\" data-start=\"6615\" data-end=\"6641\">Files becoming corrupted<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"85zy2s\" data-start=\"6642\" data-end=\"6661\">Programs crashing<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"mix6e8\" data-start=\"6662\" data-end=\"6691\">Windows struggling to start<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"u9l3aj\" data-start=\"6692\" data-end=\"6720\">Updates repeatedly failing<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bkeo2n\" data-start=\"6721\" data-end=\"6749\">Automatic Repair appearing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6751\" data-end=\"6803\">Those symptoms could point toward a storage problem.\u00a0Windows Update performs a significant amount of reading and writing. A weak or failing storage device may reveal itself during an update.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1f46y1b\" data-start=\"6944\" data-end=\"6964\">Protect Your Data<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6966\" data-end=\"7087\">If you suspect your SSD or hard drive is failing, <strong data-start=\"7016\" data-end=\"7086\">your files become more important than getting the update installed<\/strong>.\u00a0Don't keep hammering a failing drive with repair attempts.\u00a0Back up important data if possible or have the drive evaluated.\u00a0<strong data-start=\"7214\" data-end=\"7265\">Computers can be replaced. Your data is unique.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1pbfn5f\" data-start=\"7267\" data-end=\"7309\">What If Windows Update Is Stuck at 100%?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7311\" data-end=\"7369\">Seeing 100% doesn't necessarily mean Windows has finished.\u00a0Windows may still be configuring files and completing background tasks.\u00a0If the computer is showing signs of activity, give it additional time.\u00a0Repeatedly shutting the computer down because the percentage hasn't changed can create a bigger problem than the original update.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1369jz3\" data-start=\"7647\" data-end=\"7710\">What If Windows Says \u201cUndoing Changes Made to Your Computer\u201d?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7712\" data-end=\"7808\">This usually means Windows attempted to install an update but couldn't complete it successfully.\u00a0Windows is trying to return the system to its previous working state.\u00a0Let that process finish.\u00a0If Windows repeatedly attempts the same update and then displays <strong data-start=\"7972\" data-end=\"7991\">Undoing changes<\/strong>, there is likely an underlying problem preventing installation.\u00a0Possible causes include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8083\" data-end=\"8191\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1tk0nia\" data-start=\"8083\" data-end=\"8103\">Windows corruption<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wr8hn7\" data-start=\"8104\" data-end=\"8122\">Driver conflicts<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1szv6ek\" data-start=\"8123\" data-end=\"8145\">Insufficient storage<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fddjly\" data-start=\"8146\" data-end=\"8172\">Failed update components<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"h3jea1\" data-start=\"8173\" data-end=\"8191\">Storage problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"8193\" data-end=\"8267\">At that point, continuing to retry the same update may not solve anything.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"py7uga\" data-start=\"8269\" data-end=\"8314\">What If Windows Won't Boot After an Update?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"8316\" data-end=\"8352\">That's a different level of problem.\u00a0If Windows fails to start after an update, you may need to use the <strong data-start=\"8421\" data-end=\"8461\">Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)<\/strong>.\u00a0Depending on the situation, recovery options can include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8523\" data-end=\"8627\">\n<li data-section-id=\"10downk\" data-start=\"8523\" data-end=\"8539\">Startup Repair<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fm0q62\" data-start=\"8540\" data-end=\"8551\">Safe Mode<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fxxet\" data-start=\"8552\" data-end=\"8568\">System Restore<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1eefr80\" data-start=\"8569\" data-end=\"8588\">Uninstall Updates<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1h971d\" data-start=\"8589\" data-end=\"8627\">Other advanced troubleshooting tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"8629\" data-end=\"8743\">Be particularly careful before choosing options that reset or reinstall Windows if important data isn't backed up.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1a264i6\" data-start=\"8745\" data-end=\"8799\">Should I Reset Windows Because Updates Keep Failing?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"8801\" data-end=\"8817\">Not immediately.\u00a0Resetting or reinstalling Windows may solve serious software corruption, but it shouldn't automatically be the first solution. A Windows reset won't repair:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8978\" data-end=\"9051\">\n<li data-section-id=\"df66kv\" data-start=\"8978\" data-end=\"8993\">A failing SSD<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"v4tdg1\" data-start=\"8994\" data-end=\"9003\">Bad RAM<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"kw4jkz\" data-start=\"9004\" data-end=\"9026\">Motherboard problems<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"h3v1tc\" data-start=\"9027\" data-end=\"9051\">Other failing hardware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"9053\" data-end=\"9124\">You could reinstall Windows only to have the exact same problem return.\u00a0And depending on the options selected, resetting Windows can affect applications, settings, and data.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9229\" data-end=\"9263\"><strong data-start=\"9229\" data-end=\"9263\">Diagnose first. Repair second.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"bp65g1\" data-start=\"9265\" data-end=\"9304\">Is It Safe to Ignore Windows Updates?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"9306\" data-end=\"9320\">Generally, no.\u00a0Windows updates aren't just about adding features.\u00a0They frequently contain important:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"9410\" data-end=\"9489\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1hvbvmn\" data-start=\"9410\" data-end=\"9426\">Security fixes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"134oseb\" data-start=\"9427\" data-end=\"9453\">Reliability improvements<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"37qavt\" data-start=\"9454\" data-end=\"9465\">Bug fixes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wvtneb\" data-start=\"9466\" data-end=\"9489\">Compatibility changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"9491\" data-end=\"9606\">If Windows Update has been failing repeatedly, it's better to determine why than simply stop updating the computer.\u00a0A properly functioning Windows 11 computer should normally be able to receive supported updates.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"5ooqw8\" data-start=\"9706\" data-end=\"9760\">Windows Update Repair in Yorktown &amp; Williamsburg, VA<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"9762\" data-end=\"9929\">If <strong data-start=\"9765\" data-end=\"9854\">Windows Update keeps failing, gets stuck, or your computer won't boot after an update<\/strong>, Computer Concepts can help determine what's actually causing the problem.\u00a0We've been helping Hampton Roads with computer problems since <strong data-start=\"9993\" data-end=\"10001\">2005<\/strong>, and our technicians work on Windows laptops, desktops, gaming PCs, and custom-built computers.\u00a0We can help with:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"10118\" data-end=\"10443\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1qvcfed\" data-start=\"10118\" data-end=\"10146\">Windows 11 update failures<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qevwha\" data-start=\"10147\" data-end=\"10181\">Windows updates stuck installing<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"tgkpt2\" data-start=\"10182\" data-end=\"10213\">Windows Update error messages<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1tk0nia\" data-start=\"10214\" data-end=\"10234\">Windows corruption<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"n4bdyi\" data-start=\"10235\" data-end=\"10261\">Windows startup problems<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qa2ptz\" data-start=\"10262\" data-end=\"10286\">Automatic Repair loops<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vy9sn4\" data-start=\"10287\" data-end=\"10319\">SSD and hard drive diagnostics<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zvp8wl\" data-start=\"10320\" data-end=\"10346\">RAM and hardware testing<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19gadta\" data-start=\"10347\" data-end=\"10364\">Driver problems<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2o1vd3\" data-start=\"10365\" data-end=\"10382\">Malware removal<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"196bhue\" data-start=\"10383\" data-end=\"10409\">Data backup and transfer<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1110gsd\" data-start=\"10410\" data-end=\"10443\">Windows installation and repair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"10445\" data-end=\"10564\">With locations in <strong data-start=\"10463\" data-end=\"10502\">Yorktown and Williamsburg, Virginia<\/strong>, Computer Concepts serves customers throughout Hampton Roads.\u00a0If Windows keeps trying the same update over and over, <strong data-start=\"10621\" data-end=\"10676\">don't keep fighting it\u2014find out what's stopping it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10678\" data-end=\"10711\"><strong data-start=\"10678\" data-end=\"10711\">Quality repair. 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