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Windows Update error

Windows Update error
  1. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter:
    1. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters.
    2. Select Windows Update and run the troubleshooter.
  2. Check Your Internet Connection:
    1. Ensure you have a stable internet connection. Sometimes, updates fail due to connectivity issues.
  3. Restart Your Computer:
    1. A simple restart can often resolve update issues.
  4. Free Up Disk Space:
    1. Make sure you have enough free space on your hard drive. You can use the Disk Cleanup tool to remove unnecessary files.
  5. Disable Third-Party Antivirus Software:
    1. Temporarily disable any third-party antivirus software, as it can sometimes interfere with updates.
  6. Reset Windows Update Components:
    1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the following commands one by one:
    2. net stop wuauserv
      net stop cryptSvc
      net stop bits
      net stop msiserver
      ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
      ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
      net start wuauserv
      net start cryptSvc
      net start bits
      net start msiserver
  7. Check for System File Corruption:
    1. Run the System File Checker tool:
    2. sfc /scannow
  8. Update Drivers:
    1. Ensure all your device drivers are up to date. You can do this through Device Manager.
  9. Manually Download and Install Updates:
    1. Visit the Microsoft Update Catalog to manually download and install the updates.
  10. Perform a Clean Boot:
    1. This helps eliminate software conflicts that occur when you install a program or an update. Instructions can be found on the Microsoft support page.

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