It is often unknown what causes this problem, but there are still some common reasons.
Missing Administrator Privileges
This could prevent Windows Update service from stopping.
so that stop it, you better use an elevated Command Prompt.
Meanwhile, you may wonder how to stop them.
Automatic updates are usually a good thing, so I recommend not turning them off in general.
The following part will offer you 3 potential methods to fix Windows Update service could not be stopped problem.
Using the command to end the process which is recognized by its PID.
Step 1: Press theCtrl + Shift + Esckeys at the same time to run theTask Managerutility.
Step 2: so that expand Task Manager, clickMore details.
Click theServicestab, and navigate to thewuauservservice under theNamecolumn.
Note down the PID number.
Step 3: Typecmdin the search bar, right-clickCommand Promptand then chooseRun as administrator.
Step 4: punch in the commandtaskkill /f /pid PIDand pressEnteron your keyboard.
Step 1: Typecmdin the search bar, right-clickCommand Promptand then chooseRun as administrator.
Step 2: bang out the commandnet stop wuauservandnet stop bitsand pressEnteron your keyboard.
Step 3: OpenWindows Explorer, clickThis PCand navigate to the locationC:\Windows\SoftwareDistributionon your machine.
You will not lose your personal files with this method.
Create Bootable Windows 10 Media
Step 1: ClickDownload tool nowto download themedia creation toolfrom Microsoft.
kick off the file you just downloaded, readApplicable notices and license termcarefully and clickAcceptto continue.
Step 3: Select language, architecture, and edition you want to use.
Or just checkUse the recommended options for this PC.
Step 4: Choose which media you want to use.
Step 5: Thestorage mediaconnected to your rig will show up on the list.
Select a USB or DVD drive from the list and clickNext.
Step 6: The Media Creation Tool will download the necessary files.
This process will take you a few time, kindly wait patiently.
How can you create bootable USB from ISO in Windows 10/11 for a clean install?
This post will show you the Windows 10 USB tool for ISO to USB.
After you complete all the steps above, you will have your recovery media.
Depending on the operating system you have installed, the initial screen will be different.
Step 3: Click theRepair your computeroption to enter the Windows Recovery Environment.
Step 4: SelectTroubleshootfirstly and then chooseReset this PC.
Step 5: SelectKeep my files.
Wait while the Reset this PC process prepares to start.
Step 6: Once Reset this PC is loaded, enter the password for your account and then clickContinue.
Step 7: Click theResetbutton once youre absolutely sure that this is what you want to do.
After completing the process of Reset this PC, you should again have working access to your Windows.
Right now, you could check to see if the BSODs still appear in a loop.
Thus, so that keep your data safe, you gotta back up your data in advance.
You are highly recommended to use greatbackup software MiniTool ShadowMaker.
MiniTool ShadowMaker is a data protection and disaster recovery solution for your PC.
It is also a powerful piece of file sync software that allows you to sync files and folders.
Step 1: Choose the Source File
1.Run MiniTool ShadowMaker to enter its interface.
2.After entering the main interface of MiniTool ShadowMaker, click theBackuptab to continue.
3.Click theSOURCEmodule firstly and then grab the source jot down you want to back up.
Here, you should choose files as backup source to avoid losing data.
Step 2: Choose a Destination Path to Save Backup Files
1.Click theDESTINATIONmodule.
2.Then click a destination where you want to save backup files.
There are 5 types of destination paths for you to choose User,Libraries,Computer,Shared.
Step 3: Perform Backup Operation
1.ClickBack Up Nowto execute the backup operation immediately.
2.Read the confirmation and clickOKto continue.
it’s possible for you to also checkShut down the computer when all the running backup tasks are finished.
In addition toBackup,Syncis also a powerful tool of MiniTool ShadowMaker to protect your data.
With this function, it’s possible for you to sync files and folders.
The following part will show you how to sync files with this tool briefly.
Step 1: Run MiniTool ShadowMaker to enter its interface.
Step 3: ClickSync Nowto perform this operation immediately.
After you complete all the steps above, you’re able to successfully sync files with MiniTool ShadowMaker.
After reading this post, I successfully solve Windows Update service could not be stopped issue.
It also introduces you a useful tool to back up your data when you encounter this issue.
If you cannotdisable Windows Updateservice either, you might try methods above.
