Short Bytes: The Microsoft’s online forums are full of questions regarding “Windows update stuck at x%.” This issue can arise due to different reasons. To make sure that your updates are installed correctly for a secure computing experience, you can use Microsoft’s troubleshooter or force Windows to restart the update service. One can also use advanced tools like DISM for attempting the fix.
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If we talk about Windows Update, things were pretty smooth, and users had complete control over the update process. They were able to choose which updates to install and which ones to ignore. But, with Windows 10, many users feel that they’ve lost a sense of control over their machine. Another common problem faced by the users is the “Windows Update stuck” issue.
This is an issue that Windows 10 users face often. Generally, on the update setting window, the progress bar is stuck at some number, and you see messages like “Downloading Updates 12%.” It might also be possible that the downloading is complete and Windows Update is stuck. For these different scenarios of frozen Windows Update, I’m going to tell you workarounds.
Windows 10 Update Stuck At “Downloading Updates x%”
Even before Windows could start preparing to install Windows Updates, there are cases when the update gets stuck at the first step, i.e., update download. It could freeze at any number, 0%, 12%, 33%, or anything.
The steps mentioned ahead can also be used if your Windows 10 Update is stuck at “Preparing To Install Updates x%” step, which comes after the downloading part.
1. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
Microsoft also provides a Windows Update Troubleshooter program that can be used to fix frozen Windows Update issue. This tool can be used to fix some commonly seen error codes: 0x80073712, 0x800705B4, 0x80004005, 0x8024402F, 0x80070002, 0x80070643, 0x80070003, 0x8024200B, 0x80070422, 0x80070020, and others.
Download the tool from here.
2. Restarting Windows Update Forcefully
To take care of this, you can forcibly restart the stuck Windows Update download. To do so, you need to run few commands. Here are the steps that’ll guide you how to do it:
3. Run DISM command to fix frozen Windows Update
Please note that DISM commands are for advanced users. So, make sure that you’re comfortable with working on the command line. The DISM utility uses Windows Update to fix the corruption. Here, chances are that your Windows Update is itself broken, so you need to have a running Windows installation for repair. You can also use a Windows folder from the network share or Windows DVD.
To get started with this advanced Windows Update fix, follow the steps mentioned below:
I hope that one of these methods will surely fix your stuck Windows 10 problem. You can also try temporarily turning off the windows Firewall features and scanning the computer using a good antivirus solution. Don’t forget to make sure that your internet connection is good enough as a slow connection might give you an illusion of a frozen update.
Do give methods a try and share your experiences with us.
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PS4 stuck in safe mode
Everytime i turn ps4 on it checks system storage status then goes to menu tells me cannot start ps4 connect controller and press ps button then it tells me i need update file version 5 and i put i USB with update file it tells me update file cannot be used error code CE-34788-0 but when i start PS4 in safe mode (7 seconds on power button) it installs the update but after restart safe mode again please help
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Cuento con el mismo problema, sin embargo realizo todo el proceso de colocarle el USB reconoce la actualizacion pero me queda la pantalla en negra despues de realizar todo el proceso , alguien con alguna informacion?
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Unfortunately, if you’re reading this page, you’re probably having some trouble with your Playstation 4 system. As with any new hardware, there are always kinks to be worked out. Luckily, the PS4 has a built-in safe mode option that lets you try and fix your system.
What’s funny is the fact that Sony put a safe mode option in the PS4, but Microsoft does not have a comparable option for the Xbox one, even though everyone knows about safe mode from Windows. You can boot the Xbox one in a low resolution mode, but that’s about it. There is no dedicated diagnostic mode for fixing problems.
Booting the PS4 into Safe Mode
To boot your PS4 into safe mode, just follow the steps below:
1. Turn off your PS4 by pressing the power button on the front. It might take a few seconds before it turns off completely.
2. Now press the power button again, but hold it down this time. You’ll hear one beep on the initial press and you’ll hear a second beep about seven seconds later. You can release the power button after you hear the second beep.
3. Once it boots up, connect your DualShock controller to the system using the provided USB cable and press the PS button. It won’t connect wirelessly, so you’ll need to go find that cable, which is hopefully still sitting in the box.
The safe mode screen should pop up at this point if you did everything correctly and you should see the following options:
Let’s go through the different options to see what they do and what data on your system gets affected.
1. Restart the PS4 – Like restarting your computer, this will restart the PS4 in normal mode. Turning off your PS4 and turning it back on is the same thing as restarting, so if that didn’t fix your problem, let’s move down.
2. Change Resolution – This is useful if you connected your PS4 to an older monitor that doesn’t support high resolutions and you end up with a blank or black screen. Choosing this option will restart the PS4 in 480p resolution.
3. Update System Software – You can use this option to update the PS4 software via Internet, USB or disc.
4. Restore Default Settings – This will reset the Playstation 4 to factory default settings. According to the Sony website, it seems like this option will not delete your user data, but just reset the settings to their defaults. This includes the date and time, network settings, video/display settings, audio settings, video playback settings, etc. It will not downgrade the system firmware.
5. Rebuild Database – This will delete the current database, create a new database and scan all of the content on the system. If the database has become corrupt, this should fix the problem
6. Initialize PS4 – These last two options will pretty much reset your PS4 back to a clean slate. This option will delete everything except the system firmware. This means you can turn it back on and it’ll start up brand new.
7. Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software) – This option is the same as 6, but will delete the system software too. You’re basically starting with a blank hard disk. This option is really use if you want to replace the PS4 hard drive with a faster or bigger one. By default, it’s a 500GB 7400 RPM drive. After you put in the new drive, you would use this option and download the system software onto a USB stick from your computer. Plug that in and it’ll reinstall the system firmware.
Other problems with your PS4 might indicate problems with the actual hardware. For example, the blinking blue light and blinking red light issues seen by many PS4 users. These two are also the major culprits behind the PS4 shutting down or turning off unexpectedly.
Troubleshoot PS4 Blinking Blue Light
If your PS4 is not powering on correctly or turns off randomly and gets stuck with a blinking blue light instead of turning white, then you could have a problem with a piece of hardware. Here are a couple of things you can try:
1. Check the power adapter and the power port on the back of the PS4. Make sure nothing is visibly damaged or bent. You can even use a power cord from the PS3 on the PS4.
2. The second issue that can cause the blue light problem is if the hard drive bay is not connected properly or has become loose. You should turn off the console, detach any cables and then slide the HDD bay cover out in the direction the arrow is pointing.
There is apparently one screw that holds the whole thing down, so if that’s loose, then the hard drive may not be connected properly. You can remove that screw and take out the HDD and put it back in.
3. Lastly, it could be an issue with the HDMI out port or a TV compatibility issue. Remove the HDMI cable and make sure there is no damage to the port on the PS4. Try a different HDMI cable, if possible. You should also try connecting the system to another TV to see if that solves the problem.
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PS4 Blinking Red Light
If you’re getting a blinking red light instead of the normal white light, this indicates the PS4 is overheating. The system is not getting enough airflow or it’s simply too hot in the current location. Try moving the system to a more open space if it happens to be stuffed inside something.
Another thing you can try is to stand it upright rather than laying it flat. Seems like the Xbox One fixed this infamous problem they had on the Xbox 360, but it’s not eradicated on the PS4 just yet.
PS4 Software Update Problems
If you try to update your PS4 system software and something goes wrong, pretty much your only option is to erase everything and start from scratch. If you installed an update, but restart the PS4 and are prompted to reinstall the same update like it never got installed the first time, you’ll have to reinitialize the PS4.
You can do that by going into safe mode, choosing option 4 and then when the console restarts, choosing option 6. You’ll have to set it up all over again.
PS4 Audio Problems
One of the more prominent problems with the PS4 has to do with audio output. The PS4 can output audio in digital or optical format. By default, it’ll automatically detect and optimize the audio based on the connections. If you have an HDMI cable connected, audio will be sent over HDMI. Problems start to occur when you have a complex setup or a system that doesn’t support a certain type of audio.
The first issue is that you won’t get any sound if you connect your PS4 to a device using HDMI that doesn’t support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). Actually, if it doesn’t support that, you won’t get audio or video, so try connecting to another device or directly to your TV if you’re going through a receiver.
Secondly, you might need to change the audio output settings. Go to Sound and Screen and then Audio Output Settings.
Here, make sure Output to Headphones is greyed out and try changing the Primary Output Port between Digital Out (Optical) and HDMI. If you have an audio splitter and your center channel is not outputting any audio, you should set the output to Digital Out (Optical), uncheck DDS5.1, ACC, and DTS5.1 and then check Linear PCM under Audio Format.
Now when you are playing a movie that supports DTS5.1 or DDS 5.1, it will only detect Linear PCM stereo output. To fix that problem, you have to press Options when the disc is playing, go to Settings and chose Bitstream (Direct) under Audio Format.
PS4 Console Freezing
If your PS4 console freezes a lot, there are a few things you can do. Firstly, you should download any update to the system software as soon as possible from the Playstation Network.
If you’re experiencing the freezes when trying to download the updates themselves, then you should download them directly from the Sony website, copy them to a USB drive and install them directly by connecting the USB drive to your console. It’s a bit of a tedious process, but hopefully when you are running the latest version of the system software, you won’t have to manually do it again.
If you’ve run into more issues with your PS4, post a comment here and we’ll try to help. Enjoy!
Can't get PS4 out of Safe Mode, it's looping there.
'Hi, PS4 stuck on a Safe Mode loop, with several options available to proceed, such as restart, update system software, rebuild database or initialize PS4.. Unfortunately, I have no idea which one I should choose to go. Would you kindly explain those functions? I need to fix PS4 Safe Mode loop without losing data.'
About PS4 Safe Mode
According to the official explanation, Safe Mode built in the console is widely used when players are having trouble starting the PS4 system. With the 7 most basic functions, including restart the PS4, change resolution, update system software, restore default settings, rebuild the database, initialize PS4 and initialize PS4 (reinstall system software), booting in Safe Mode can help correct issues and make PS4 start normally. For example, you can fix corrupted data error on PS4 by rebuilding the database.
About PS4 Safe Mode LoopPs4 Stuck At Preparing To Download Youtube
Here's the story. When PS4 suddenly powered off and can never be powered up again in normal mode, then you come up with the idea - why not boot into Safe Mode? So, you just start off by following the formal procedures.
However, in the coming hours or so, no matter how long you expect to access PS4 system storage from the Safe Mode, it just stuck on the screen with an endless loop.
How to Fix PS4 Safe Mode Loop Without Losing Data
Troubleshooting options to fix PS4 Safe Mode loop error
Update System Software - You can download and install any new updates that are available, by which you may get rid of the Safe Mode loop if the problem resulted from outdated system software.
Restore Default Settings - It restores the PS4 to the default factory settings. Contruction company microsoft dynamics. After factory reset, you need to set again the time zone and a few other console settings.
Initialize PS4 - All data and settings will be lost by performing this step. It deletes all user data and restores the PS4 as if it just came out of the box. So, make sure that you backed up the PS4 data before taking the step.
Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software) - It works the same with 'Initialize PS4' by which all user data will be permanently erased, afterward a reinstallation version of PS4 system software will be installed.
Also read: How to recover PS4 game files?
How to Fix PS4 Safe Mode Loop with Error Code E-8200002E
In addition, according to some experienced users who had been suffering from Safe Mode loop, they surprisingly found out that insufficient funds in an associated card in the PS4 account would cause a Safe Mode loop within a loop! Let's see how they've finally worked the problem out.
'Here's a new one for you guys. I was stuck in the Safe Mode loop on PS4 and tried all suggestions but I couldn't update settings, initialize, etc. because when I chose any option I would then get error code E-8200002E. The error code forced me to turn off PS4. It was a loop within a loop! Looked up the error code. Insufficient funds. Didn't have money on my card so l deleted my card from my account through the website and restarted PS4, assuming it would go into Safe Mode for the 15th or so time in a row. Nope. Booted up normally. So, having a card on file with insufficient funds caused the Safe Mode loop. PlayStation, this is completely unacceptable.'
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April 27, 2017 7:49PMedited April 2017
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