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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BryceSor 5,505 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2024-08-25T06:43:03+00:00 Hi Sujal Thakkar [BCA - 2023],
Run sfc/scannow and DISM to check Windows.
Delete the download folder under SoftwareDistribution, under Windows.
When it reaches 8% is that the download part or the installing part? How much installed memory have you got?
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Anonymous
2024-08-25T07:30:52+00:00 I'm having an issue with the download part.
It gets stuck at 8% and the CPU usage goes up to 100%. I've followed your instructions, but the problem remains. I've had to end the modules installer task from the task manager to reduce the load. -
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Pauli O 16,380 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2024-08-25T07:34:03+00:00 How long you have wait when it stuck at 8%?
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2024-08-25T10:29:52+00:00 approximately 3-5 minutes. First, it goes to 6% and suddenly shows 100% and the other moment it contunues from 7 to 8% where the CPU usage suddenly peaks. and stucks there.