Before you pull out all your hair
How to Fix Discord Stuck on Checking for Updates [Tutorial]
Every time Discord launches on Windows, it automatically checks for and installs new updates. This ensures that you have access to the latest features, performance improvements, and bug fixes. However, this also means that you won’t be able to use Discord if it’s stuck in the “Checking for updates” phase.
Apart from connectivity issues, there are several other reasons why Discord gets stuck during updates. These range from simple technical glitches to cache corruption or conflicts with anti-malware programs. This guide will walk you through several solutions to get Discord out of the update loop.
Like any other program, it’s not uncommon for Discord to experience random issues when starting up. A quick fix to get things moving again is to stop the stuck update process using Windows Task Manager. Here’s how:
