When you need to delete the file in software distribution it says the action cannot be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program
Hello, It's because you need to correctly stop the service that is using it, sometimes it start again automatically after you stopped it. Open your prompt with admin rights and execute the following command : net stop wuauserv
you have to open settings > windows update > and then PAUSE the updates. If you leave the current updates open, that is the current service that is keeping the file "open". So click pause updates for 7 days and then delete the files. After you delete the files, you can click resume updates.
Thanks buddy, this did the trick for me However, after stopping wuauserv & bits and deleting the content in SoftwareDistribution folder, I did the restart as you mentioned, but after reboot these two servercies didn`t need to be started manually through cmd, as they were already running automatically. Nevertheless, it didn`t hurt anywa and all updates were loading again. Kudos to you
It was giving me trouble too. I figured out a solution that worked for me. Maybe there's something to it... Maybe not. But its worth a shot.. You'll have to work fast as your computer will most likely try to resist. Start by clicking Pause Updates for 1 week. Then run command prompt as administrator. Issue the necessary commands decribed in the video. Then go to the folder specified and highlight everything. Press the delete key. Then very quickly click the "apply to all" box followed by OK. Then restart your computer before it has time to challenge your authority. At this point, feel free to smack your PC around a little bit. A little verbal abuse can't hurt either. Repeat the process if needed until full submission is achieved.
*CAREFUL!* If anyone wants to try this, please be wary that it can remove programs, drivers and updates. It's important to know enough about what how-to instructions do to your computer. Years ago, I was following some instructions on how to fix a PC problem. One attempt at a 'fix' was to format the hard drive. I thought: "What does that mean?" So, it looked it up, and found out it would delete pretty much *everything!* Sure, that should be fairly common knowledge, but there's a first time to learn everything, and we could end up learning the hard way if we're not careful. A lot of how-tos seem to skip the catastrophic warnings and assume you already know them.
@@ahmadaladwani7250 Yes, but in this case? You probably won't lose anything important, but I'm not sure if it will help you either. If you go to system restore, it will let you rewind your computer back to a restore point. Restore points are like memories of what the computer used to be, or like checkpoints in videogames. Each restore point has a date, remembering what your software was like at that date. If you go back to a restore point, it will delete all the software (apps, updates, drivers and such) that you put on your computer AFTER that restore point. It will basically rewind your computer to the memory of whatever it was at the time when the restore point was made. However, it will not delete your files and documents. It's supposed to fix whatever might have gone wrong after the restore point, like an update that didn't work, or a faulty app that messed with your system. Normally, a computer automatically makes restore points every now and then. Mine only stores one at a time, and deletes the ones before that. I can set it to store more, but it takes up space. You can just check the date on the restore point you're about to choose, and make note that it will undo any software added to the computer after that date (without touching your files). It shouldn't be a problem, but you should just be aware of what it will do. For instance, if you installed Microsoft Word after the last restore point, it will erase Word, but it won't touch your documents. If you have Word, chances are you installed it long before the restore point, but you can always check the restore points' date to make sure.
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mine still says 0% and wont let me press any buttons they are all grayed out
Did u figure it out?
did u fix it?
@@ariyanna4281 Did you fix its too its been 8 month
I have the same problem
Select Pause Update for 1 week than restart your pc than search for update..
this works for me
When you need to delete the file in software distribution it says the action cannot be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program
Hello,
It's because you need to correctly stop the service that is using it, sometimes it start again automatically after you stopped it. Open your prompt with admin rights and execute the following command : net stop wuauserv
I cant close it
you have to open settings > windows update > and then PAUSE the updates. If you leave the current updates open, that is the current service that is keeping the file "open". So click pause updates for 7 days and then delete the files. After you delete the files, you can click resume updates.
@@gb5634 The button to close the update cannot be clicked can u help me?
I'm stuck at 0%installing. someone help
You require permission from system to make changes to this folder..... Not working
No you need to be in safe mode
You can do this be pressing f4 while restarting
Am confuses. Right after restarting the machine what u ask to type does not give what u have on your device
You must have done something wrong. It worked for me.
Thankyou it really helped me alot. Tried many ways but didn't work any for me.Your CMD option has helped ...
The cmd option is not their in my folder .. can u help
not fixed
I stuck for hours, justs one simple video and you slove it all❤❤❤
Glad I could help!
Thanks buddy, this did the trick for me
However, after stopping wuauserv & bits and deleting the content in SoftwareDistribution folder, I did the restart as you mentioned, but after reboot these two servercies didn`t need to be started manually through cmd, as they were already running automatically. Nevertheless, it didn`t hurt anywa and all updates were loading again. Kudos to you
due to this commands my laptop got a serious problem , also many softwares not running 😡😡🤬🤬🤬, spreading misinformation
funny where the video ends, think a lot can admit -> trash
this didnt help bro i have like 5 pending updates that all get stuck at 0% and none of this worked
Same, did you fixed that?
It was giving me trouble too. I figured out a solution that worked for me. Maybe there's something to it... Maybe not. But its worth a shot..
You'll have to work fast as your computer will most likely try to resist.
Start by clicking Pause Updates for 1 week. Then run command prompt as administrator. Issue the necessary commands decribed in the video. Then go to the folder specified and highlight everything. Press the delete key. Then very quickly click the "apply to all" box followed by OK. Then restart your computer before it has time to challenge your authority.
At this point, feel free to smack your PC around a little bit. A little verbal abuse can't hurt either. Repeat the process if needed until full submission is achieved.
it's still working, thank u bro
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whe ni type to stop win udpate services it is stuck there
oh and then it says couldnt be stopped
it told me that it could not be stoped
Thank you man you're the best
Access denied can't stop net wuauserv
fake video dont whatch this
April 2024, Did not work.
Which update are you having issues with?
@@Kilo_Charlie626 it is been a few months.
@@SmartPorterhow did you fix the problem?
@@4622-y9t not fixed. Formatted my pc.
my windows update stuck at 50
Worked 💪😀
Great!
Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
@@TricknologyCan we shut down laptop while updating this
best videos so far easy and fast thanks!
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Thanks it worked 😊
You're welcome!
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@@PenggunaNyasar nah nah bro
the windows update at troubleshooting loads slow.
Fake video. Don't follow his instructions. Totally waste of time.
Wah...✋
Time waste video.. Still Not working
the best solution is to restore your pc from System properties -> System protection -> from System properties go to System Restore
*CAREFUL!* If anyone wants to try this, please be wary that it can remove programs, drivers and updates. It's important to know enough about what how-to instructions do to your computer. Years ago, I was following some instructions on how to fix a PC problem. One attempt at a 'fix' was to format the hard drive. I thought: "What does that mean?" So, it looked it up, and found out it would delete pretty much *everything!* Sure, that should be fairly common knowledge, but there's a first time to learn everything, and we could end up learning the hard way if we're not careful. A lot of how-tos seem to skip the catastrophic warnings and assume you already know them.
@@MisterEvvvSymphoenix for this commetn?
@@ahmadaladwani7250 What do you mean?
@@MisterEvvvSymphoenix do you mean if I listen to this guy whatever you said will happen
@@ahmadaladwani7250 Yes, but in this case? You probably won't lose anything important, but I'm not sure if it will help you either. If you go to system restore, it will let you rewind your computer back to a restore point. Restore points are like memories of what the computer used to be, or like checkpoints in videogames. Each restore point has a date, remembering what your software was like at that date. If you go back to a restore point, it will delete all the software (apps, updates, drivers and such) that you put on your computer AFTER that restore point. It will basically rewind your computer to the memory of whatever it was at the time when the restore point was made. However, it will not delete your files and documents. It's supposed to fix whatever might have gone wrong after the restore point, like an update that didn't work, or a faulty app that messed with your system.
Normally, a computer automatically makes restore points every now and then. Mine only stores one at a time, and deletes the ones before that. I can set it to store more, but it takes up space. You can just check the date on the restore point you're about to choose, and make note that it will undo any software added to the computer after that date (without touching your files). It shouldn't be a problem, but you should just be aware of what it will do. For instance, if you installed Microsoft Word after the last restore point, it will erase Word, but it won't touch your documents. If you have Word, chances are you installed it long before the restore point, but you can always check the restore points' date to make sure.