Windows 11 Update

Hello! I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing issues with your computer. Based on your description, it seems like there might be a problem with your Windows operating system. Here are some steps you can take to try and resolve these issues:
1. Run a System File Checker (SFC) scan: SFC is a Windows utility that checks for system file corruption and attempts to repair any issues found. To run an SFC scan, open Command Prompt as an administrator and type "sfc /scannow" (without quotes) and hit Enter.
2. Run a DISM scan: Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) is a tool used to repair Windows image files. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and type "DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth" (without quotes) and hit Enter.
3. Disable non-Microsoft services on startup: Some third-party services running on startup might be causing conflicts with your system. To disable all non-Microsoft services, go to Task Manager > Services > "Open Services" > select "Hide all Microsoft services" > Disable all other services.
4. Uninstall recent updates: If your issues started happening after a recent Windows update, try uninstalling that update. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > View update history > Uninstall updates.
5. Check for hardware issues: It's possible that some hardware component of your computer, such as your hard drive, might be failing. You can run a hardware diagnostic check to identify any potential issues.
If none of these steps work, it might be best to back up your important data and perform a clean install of Windows 11. I hope this helps!

sounds to me like your system is running a Windows update in the background... that disables \ resets normal OS code to zero until finished and that will be why the software doesn't install

why the update fails or thats so long = normally down to Microsoft drivers not understanding the motherboard parts i.e, Microsoft says this driver fits every board but then that board has network or sound they didn't expect and it fails... the fix is normally to roll back Microsoft updates a bit and see if the old drivers make the system stable again

until we know the exact model that is all we can offer mate... good luck

You're absolutely spot-on! When Windows updates run in the background, they can lock certain system files or reset things in the OS temporarily, which might prevent installations or proper software functionality. It can be especially frustrating when the update hangs due to driver incompatibilities, as you mentioned.

Rolling back recent updates to test for stability is a solid troubleshooting step, particularly if the issue coincides with a recent system update. Drivers tailored more specifically to the motherboard or hardware often resolve these clashes better than Microsoft's generic driver versions.

For further assistance, it would be incredibly helpful if the original poster shares their exact system model or hardware details (motherboard model, processor, etc.). That would allow us to:
1. Identify specific drivers or BIOS updates tailored for their hardware.
2. Find any known compatibility issues with recent Windows updates and their motherboard.

Let us know if you hear back with more details—this could get resolved with a deeper dive into their exact setup!