windows updates wont download in windows 7

[Windows Central Question]

I have been trying all day to download optional windows updates but all I get is the streaming bar say "downloading" when it obviously is not doing so.

 

[jfa1]

If you are using windows 7 are the updates you are trying to download for windows 7 or windows 10? We need to know what device you are using and what updates specifically you are trying to download so we can provide help to you.

 

[holdum333]

Hi You might try resetting windows updates! It won't hurt anything and might help!
Windows Update - Reset - Windows 7 Help Forums