14 DAY TRIAL // As we reported to you not a long time ago, Microsoft shipped new cumulative updates to Windows 10 users, but just like it happened so many times before, there are PCs where these patches fail to install and lead to all sorts of problems.
Many readers are reporting that Windows 10 cumulative update KB3189866 gets stuck at 45 or 95 percent, so it’s pretty much impossible for them to proceed and complete the install.
After trying several workarounds, including resetting Windows Update settings and clearing the cache, here’s something that’s a lot simpler and which actually works. Manually downloading the Windows 10 cumulative update KB3189866 from the Microsoft Catalog or using the links at the end of the article seems to solve everything, so give this method a try and let us know how it goes.
Basically, by manually downloading the cumulative update, you skip the automatic downloading process that freezes for so many users, so you can safely proceed with the installation once you do that.
We’ve received messages from several users telling us that everything is working fine after manually downloading the cumulative update, so this is probably the easiest way to deal with the issue right now.
The update is still shipped via Windows Update
At the time of writing this article, Microsoft is yet to acknowledge the bug, although there’s no doubt that the firm is aware of it.
There are plenty of complaints posted online, including on Microsoft’s own Community forums, and since the update isn’t pulled just yet, more users are very likely to experience the issue and search for workarounds.
Here are the download links should you want to give a try to manual downloading – these links point to the updates stored on Microsoft’s servers, so they’re fully secure and do not pose a threat to your PC.