I managed to fix it on my machine. I uninstalled the Security Update for Microsoft Windows KB5041872 and the Feature Enablement for Beta Channel Preview Update KB5037898. After the uninstall I checked for updates, and it downloaded a (repair) update. Once that updated was installed and the PC restarted, checking for updates resulted in once again trying to install the KB5041872 update which managed to pass the 8% mark and fully install within seconds.
Having high CPU usage and lag whenever trying to update WIP "Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Insider Preview (10.0.26120.1542) (KB5041872)" build
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I am trying to update the build Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Insider Preview (10.0.26120.1542) (KB5041872).
However, whenever I attempt to download the update, it consistently gets stuck at 8%. When it reaches 8%, the CPU usage by the Windows Modules Installer spikes to 80-90%, causing the PC to become unresponsive and slow. The issue resolves after restarting the PC and pausing the update. However, the problem reappears as soon as I resume the update, making it difficult to use the PC smoothly. I have tried restarting the Windows Modules Installer and Windows update from the systems. But it still is not resolving.
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2024-08-28T15:54:14+00:00 That is what I am doing. I hope there is a fix to skip this update or if it's needed to reinstall Windows, I'll just exit the Insider program and stay with a normal version of Windows. I want my PC updated!
I know there may be issues while participating, but this is my first time having such a unpleasant problem for years.
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Anonymous
2024-08-28T14:35:20+00:00 Hey, you can just end the task in the task manager and then your system will run as before.
I think we need to wait for the next insider update so they can fix it.
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Anonymous
2024-08-28T12:10:37+00:00 Even after 8 hours (to match the 8% lol) and even stopint bits, wauser etc.. like some of the posts. renaming catroot2 etc..
Starting anew , showed up 3% but stuck. at 8% with 99% of cpu used..Microsoft you are killing the planet! should I file a "Global Warming ticket to get our attention?" lol...
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Anonymous
2024-08-28T08:48:24+00:00 I have the same problem - downloading Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Insider Preview (10.0.26120.1542) (KB5041872) is stuck on 8% causing 100% CPU ussage! Waited 2 hours but still no change.
I am currently on Dev Insider channel running build 26120.1542.