Microsoft is now rolling out new cumulative update KB3197954 build 14393.351 for Windows 10 1607 AU users. Like always, the update is creating problems for some users. If the latest update stuck midway or fail to install on your computer, then you are not alone.
You can apply few fixes we have posted in this article or you can simply download update KB3197954 standalone installers and install it by yourself. This will eliminate most of the errors with the update.
Download Cumulative update KB3197954 standalone installer. Links are from official Microsoft update site. To know how to install CAB or MSU files, read here.
Download update KB3197954 Offline installers
How to fix cumulative update stuck or fail to install
1> Stop antivirus and VPN/Proxy software before the update.
2> You have to wait for the update to install, sometimes it takes hours.
3> Type ‘Troubleshooting’ in the search. Now select View All in left side panel. Select‘Windows Update’ at the end of the open window. Run the troubleshooting. Restart your and try to update again.
4> If cumulative update KB3197954 stuck during download or fails to install, it might be that something went wrong with the file itself. Clearing the folder where all of the update files are stored will force Windows Update to download a fresh.
Go to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download and delete everything within the folder, but do not delete the folder itself. To do so, press CTRL + A to select everything and then press Delete to remove the files. Restart and download updates again.
5> This trick is for Advanced Users: If Cumulative update KB3197954 fails and stuck, try new Windows Update Reset Tool. This tool allows resetting the Windows Update Agent and resolve issues with Windows Update. Get more details about the tool at Microsoft site here.
- Download Windows Update Reset Tool
6> If your computer stuck at “Preparing To Configure Windows. Please Do Not Turn Off Your Computer.” Follow below steps.
1. Hold down the power button and switch off your machine
2. Restart your computer and just before windows boots hit the F8 button
3. Boot into safe mode
4. login (if necessary)
5. Make sure that any virus scanners at this point are disabled before continuing
6. Click “Start” > “Accessories” > “System Restore”
7. Click “Next”
8. Pick an earlier restore point and then click next.
9. Click next and follow the prompts and it will start a system restore
10. wait till your computer does this System Restore process
11. Regardless of whether the system restore process fails or passes it should now get you out being stuck at “Preparing To Configure Windows. Please Do Not Turn Off Your Computer.”
12. login if required
13 Disable Virus Scanner before moving on
14. Run windows update
15. now it should run without any problems
7> Disable Windows Update: You can disable Cumulative Updates or any other updates for both Windows 10 Home and Pro users. More details and Download link here.