A common issue users face when using Windows 11 is the system installing the same update over and over again. This can be very frustrating, especially if your PC has limited resources. 😩

You may experience this issue for several reasons, including a failed update installation, corrupted system files, or issues with Windows Update tools. 🛠️

If your PC recently crashed, you might also be experiencing similar issues. If you're experiencing this situation, here are some solutions. 👇

1. Restart your Windows 11 computer

Before continuing with the methods of solution If you experience any issues, we recommend restarting your Windows 11 computer. A bug may be preventing the update tool from properly installing a specific update. 🔄

If Windows 11 fails to install an update, try installing it again after a few minutes or upon restart. Therefore, it's essential to restart your computer to rule out any errors or glitches. 💻

Restarting your Windows 11 computer is easy; just click the start button and select Power Menu > Restart. This will restart your PC. 🚀

2. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter

If Windows 11 continues to install the same update, you'll need to run the Windows Update troubleshooter even after the restart. Here's how to do it in simple steps. ✨

1. Click on Windows 11 search and type "Troubleshooter". Then open Troubleshooting Settings from the results list.

2. On the Troubleshoot screen, click Other problem solvers.

3. On the Other Troubleshooters screen, click the button Execute that is next to Windows Update.

Now, just follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Windows Update troubleshooter process. ✅

3. Clean the software distribution folder

The Software Distribution folder is where Windows 11 stores updates that have been downloaded but are pending installation. If you don't want Windows 11 to install a specific update, you should clean this folder. 🗂️

1. Type "Command Prompt" in Windows Search. Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.

2. When the command prompt opens, run these two commands one by one.

net stop wuauserv
net stop bits

3. Now press the keys Windows + R on your keyboard. This will open the Run dialog box. In the Run dialog box, enter the following path and press Enter.

C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution

4. You will then see the SoftwareDistribution folder. Select all the files and eliminate them.

5. After deleting all the files, open Command Prompt with administrator rights and run these two commands:

net start wuauserv
net start bits

Once you've made the changes, restart your Windows 11 computer. This should fix the issue where Windows 11 repeatedly installs the same update. 🔄

4. Uninstall and reinstall the problematic update

In Windows 11, you have the option Reinstalling the problematic update. If there's a technical error with the previous update you installed on your PC, you can uninstall and reinstall it. Here's how to do it. 🔧

1. Click the Windows Start button and select Configuration.

2. When the Settings app opens, go to Windows Update.

3. On the right, click on Update history.

4. Now, scroll down to “Related Settings” and click on Uninstall updates.

5. Now, find the problematic update and click the button Uninstall next to her.

6. Once uninstalled, go back to the Windows Update screen and click on Check for updates. 🔍

This is how you can uninstall and reinstall a problematic update on your Windows computer 11.

5. Reset Windows Update components

Resetting Windows Update components isn't guaranteed to fix the problem, but it's worked for many Windows 11 users. Here's how to do it. 🔄

1. I wrote Windows PowerShell in Windows 11 search. Then right click and select Run as administrator.

2. When the utility opens PowerShell, run these commands one by one.

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptSvc

net stop bits

net stop msiserver

ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old

net start wuauserv

net start cryptSvc

net start bits

net start msiserver

3. After running all these commands, restart your Windows 11 PC. 🔁

4. After the restart, I opened the Windows 11 update tool and check for updates. 👀

6. Run the system file checker utility

If Windows 11 keeps installing the same update, your system files are likely corrupted. Running the System File Checker utility is the best way to deal with corrupted files in Windows 11. 🗄️

1. I wrote "Command Prompt" in Windows Search 11. Then, right-click on the Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.

2. When the command prompt opens, type the following command and press Enter.

sfc /scannow

3. If the system file checker returns any errors, run the DISM commands:

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

After running all these commands, restart your Windows 11 PC. Then, run the Windows Update tool again. This should fix the issue where Windows 11 keeps installing the same update. 🛡️

These are some of the best methods for fix the problem that Windows 11 keeps installing the same update. If you followed all the steps, the issue is likely resolved. Let us know if you need more help! 😊