Many users have been reporting this issue where after downloading updates and attempting to install them, the PC gets stuck with the error message.

Why is my Windows 11 update stuck on something didn’t go as planned? 

If your Windows 11 computer is stuck on something didn’t go as planned error, there could be quite a few possible reasons:

Interference with the antivirus – Malwarebytes is often the major cause behind the reason why your computer is stuck on something didn’t go as planned. .NET Framework 3.5 is enabled – .NET framework is one such Windows Feature that may sometimes affect the update process. Drivers issues – If you have not updated the system drivers off-late or if they have gone corrupt for some reason, you may bump into the error. Not enough memory – Sometimes, something didn’t go as planned error appears in Windows 11 due to limited space in the drive. Update service not running – It could be possible that the Windows Update & Background intelligent transfer service is not running. A bug in the update – Chances are that it’s a bug in the latest update causing the error.

How do I fix something didn’t go as planned error?

Before you proceed with the primary troubleshooting methods below, here are a few checks:

Run the Windows Update troubleshooter. Update or uninstall system drivers. Free up some drive space. Disconnect external hardware.

But, if none of the above methods help, here we have a few workarounds that will help you resolve the issue if your Windows 11 computer is stuck at something didn’t go as planned.

1. Uninstall Malwarebytes

Once the app is uninstalled completely, restart your PC, try to install the update, and check if you still see that something didn’t go as planned error in Windows 11.

2. Disable .NET Framework 3.5

Now, reboot your PC and try to install the update once again, and check if this helps you fix the Windows update error. Once the issue is fixed, you can turn on .NET Framework 3.5 again for the functions to work properly.

3. Reset Windows Update components

Now, check if the issue is resolved or if your computer is still stuck on something didn’t go as planned in Windows 11. But if you want to repair the Windows Update Components, here’s a comprehensive guide. SPONSORED

4. Restart the Windows update services

Once you have restarted both the services related to Windows Update, close the Services window and reboot your computer. Now, check if you can install the problem Windows 11 update and if the error is resolved. However, if you are stuck configuring the Windows updates Screen, you can try the fixes in our detailed post here.

5. Manually update Windows

Once the installation is complete, restart your Windows 11 PC and check if the installation has gone through successfully or if you still see that something didn’t go as planned error. At the same time, if you have added any new hardware to your device, you should check for third-party driver updates. Update any drivers, then try to run updates again and see if this resolved your issue. If it didn’t, continue to the next tip. Alternatively, you can upgrade to Windows 11 using the installation assistant to help fix the error. If none of the above methods work, you can perform a repair upgrade using the Windows 11 media creation tool. For any other queries related to Windows update errors, you may leave a message in the comments section below.

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