Can't update Cursor IDE

[MikeL]

Where does the bug appear (feature/product)?

Cursor IDE

Describe the Bug

Cursor wont update.

Steps to Reproduce

Run Update

Screenshots / Screen Recordings

Operating System

Windows 10/11

Current Cursor Version (Menu → About Cursor → Copy)

Version: 1.7.44 (user setup)
VSCode Version: 1.99.3
Commit: 9d178a4■■■89981b62546448bb32920a8219a5d0
Date: 2025-10-10T15:43:37.500Z
Electron: 34.5.8
Chromium: 132.0.6834.210
Node.js: 20.19.1
V8: 13.2.152.41-electron.0
OS: Windows_NT x64 10.0.26100

Does this stop you from using Cursor

No - Cursor works, but with this issue

[deanrie]

Hey, thanks for the report. This is a known Windows update issue that the team is actively working on.

Please try the following workarounds:

1. Close all Cursor processes: Open Task Manager → End all Cursor.exe processes (check the “Details” tab for background processes)
2. Add to antivirus exclusions: Add cursor.exe to your antivirus/Windows Defender exclusion list
3. Fresh install: Download the latest version from Download · Cursor and run the installer

Let me know if any of these help.

[MikeL]

Running a fresh install on top of existing won’t toast my settings?

[deanrie]

No, all your settings are saved.

[MikeL]

I did the install and it reflected the new version but when I loaded cursor back up today its back to the older version and asking to update (which doesnt work).

[deanrie]

Which update channel do you have set in Cursor settings on the Beta tab?

[MikeL]

Default

[MikeL]

Hey Dean,

I think it has something to do with User Setup vs System Setup. I have somehow ended up with both and if I use System the updates works but as soon as the update is done it defaults BACK to User setup. Then the locking starts. Hope that helps.

[deanrie]

Thanks for the info, that’s very helpful.