Windows Update stuck at 0KB 0% even after clean bo

my Windows Update progress is stuck at 0KB and 0%. I have tried everything I have found on the internet to fix it. I've tried stopping wuauserv bits and cryptsvc, deleting my SoftwareDistribution folder and restarting them. I've tried the DISM tool (which just hangs after displaying the image version) and I've tried doing it on a clean boot. Nothing works! Is there any way I can get these updates (because I would like to upgrade to Windows 10) that doesn't involve reinstalling Windows?

Answer

Many sites seem to describe a similar problem, the fix is

1. In Explorer navigate to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download


2. Delete everything you see in there.


3. Open an administrator command prompt.


4. enter the command wuauclt.exe /updatenow

Windows update should now show that it is downloading Windows 10.