Solved Windows 11 Repair Install from ISO Stalls at 46% During Update Search


PhilB

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Windows 11 2H25
Problem Description
I am attempting to perform a repair install of Windows 11 2H25 using a mounted ISO. The installation process stalls at 46% while it is searching for updates.

Expected Result
I expected the update process to proceed to 100%, followed by the setup performing a Repair Install.

Extra Details
My current Windows 11 2H25 installation is "very sick." Overall opetion is very slow. Explorer often fails to open a folder. I am unable to run many applications, and the system cannot shut down or restart normally. I have to press the power switch to shut down and then restart Windows.

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I have a screenshot made with the Windows SNIP application that I will attach.

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Windows Build/Version
26200.8117

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My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 2H25AMD 9900X64 GBAMD 9070 XT
OS
Windows 11 2H25
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
DIY
CPU
AMD 9900X
Motherboard
MSI X870E Carbon
Memory
64 GB
Graphics Card(s)
AMD 9070 XT
Sound Card
built-in
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 24"
Hard Drives
Sabrent 1 TB NVMe, 4 x SSD (need to check models), 4 x 3.5" HDD, 8-16 TB, all WD
PSU
Seasonic 850
Case
Fractal Design North XL (which I likw)
Cooling
Corsair AIO for CPU, fans for case
Keyboard
Das Keyboard 4
Mouse
Corsair M65 (white)
Internet Speed
1 TB download
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Bitdefender
Other Info
Also have Lenovo T14S laptop (me) and Lenovo Slim 71 (wife)
You have option to skip update.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 11AMD Ryzen 7 5700GMicron Technology DDR4-3200 16GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Pavilion
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
Motherboard
Erica6
Memory
Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Sound Card
Realtek ALC671
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
Screen Resolution
3840 x 2160
Hard Drives
SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1
Problem Description
I am attempting to perform a repair install of Windows 11 2H25 using a mounted ISO. The installation process stalls at 46% while it is searching for updates.
You have to be patient. I did a repair install within the last few days & it stuck at 46% for about 35 miutes and then completed OK.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8968)Intel Core Ultra 9 285 5.6 GHz32.00 GBIntel Integrated Graphics (128 MB)
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8968)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Dell Pro Max Tower T2 FCT2250
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 5.6 GHz
Motherboard
64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Memory
32.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Integrated Graphics (128 MB)
Sound Card
Realtek Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell P2714H Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
1 x 512GB M.2 XG10d SED KIOXIA PCIe solid state drive (Internal)
1 x 2TB Seagate ST2000DM008-2UB102 HDD (Internal)
1 x 4TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
1 x 6TB WD Elements AE 2689 External HDD
PSU
500 Watts
Cooling
Air
Keyboard
Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600
Mouse
Microsoft USB Basic Optical Mouse v2.0
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Windows Defender + Malwarebytes Premium
Other Info
BaseBoard Manufacturer Dell Inc.
BaseBoard Product 022RY57
BaseBoard Version A01
Please perform the following steps:




1) Add WMIC:

DISM /Online /Add-Capability /CapabilityName:WMIC~~~~






2) Run Tuneup plus > post a share link








3) Run the V2 log collector > post a share link

 

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Windows 10Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryTyp...NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
OS
Windows 10
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz
Motherboard
Product : 190A Version : KBC Version 94.56
Memory
16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryType : DDR3 FormFactor : SODIMM Capacity : 8GB Speed : 1600
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
Sound Card
IDT High Definition Audio CODEC; PNP Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E0
Hard Drives
Model Hitachi HTS727575A9E364
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender
Other Info
Mobile Workstation
You have to be patient. I did a repair install within the last few days & it stuck at 46% for about 35 miutes and then completed OK.
My system was hung for about 15 minutes when I did this post. Then I went downstairs for dinner. About 45 minutes later, I was able to complete the install. System runs much better now, including apps that I could not run before.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 2H25AMD 9900X64 GBAMD 9070 XT
OS
Windows 11 2H25
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
DIY
CPU
AMD 9900X
Motherboard
MSI X870E Carbon
Memory
64 GB
Graphics Card(s)
AMD 9070 XT
Sound Card
built-in
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 24"
Hard Drives
Sabrent 1 TB NVMe, 4 x SSD (need to check models), 4 x 3.5" HDD, 8-16 TB, all WD
PSU
Seasonic 850
Case
Fractal Design North XL (which I likw)
Cooling
Corsair AIO for CPU, fans for case
Keyboard
Das Keyboard 4
Mouse
Corsair M65 (white)
Internet Speed
1 TB download
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Bitdefender
Other Info
Also have Lenovo T14S laptop (me) and Lenovo Slim 71 (wife)
I had the same issue. I worked around it by reinstalling Windows with skipping the update section. I also had corruption issues mainly with OneDrive.
 

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Windows 11 25H2AMD R7 5700g32GbMSI NVIDIA RTX 3050
OS
Windows 11 25H2
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Self Built
CPU
AMD R7 5700g
Motherboard
ASROCK B550 PG Velocita
Memory
32Gb
Graphics Card(s)
MSI NVIDIA RTX 3050
Sound Card
Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec
Monitor(s) Displays
1 Viewsonic
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
3 1Tb SSD, 1 256Gb SSD, 1 Tb SSD
PSU
RAIDMAX Thunder RGB RX-735AP-R 735 W
Case
Cougar MX331 Mesh
Cooling
5 Assorted brands
Keyboard
Dell 101 key Standard keyboard
Mouse
Microsoft
Internet Speed
FIOS
Browser
Chrome
Antivirus
MalwareBytes
I've always found it hangs at 46% for quite a while but the install continues after.
Easier and quicker just to use the option in Settings > System> Recovery
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (RP channel)AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core64GB Corsair Titanium 6000/CL30MSI Suprim 5080 SOC
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (RP channel)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
MSI
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core
Motherboard
MEG X870E Godlike
Memory
64GB Corsair Titanium 6000/CL30
Graphics Card(s)
MSI Suprim 5080 SOC
Sound Card
Soundblaster AE-9
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS TUF Gaming VG289Q
Screen Resolution
3840x2160
Hard Drives
Samsung 9100 Pro 4TB (gen 5 x4, system drive/games)
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
Samsung 980 Pro 2TB
Samsung 870 Evo 4TB
Samsung 870 Evo 2TB
Samsung T9 4TB
PSU
Seasonic PX-2200
Case
Bequiet! Dark Base Pro 901
Cooling
Noctua NH-D15S Chromax black
Keyboard
Logitech G915 X (wired)
Mouse
Logitech G903 with PowerPlay charger
Internet Speed
900Mb/sec
Browser
Microsoft Edge
Antivirus
Windows Defender
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