Since the release of the first Windows 10 update, Microsoft has been very intensive in supporting the operating system. Releasing two update patches every month. One patch is for security, the second is for system maintenance (eliminating bugs, lags, interface improvements, design, etc.). However, many users have to solve problems every month when installing Windows 10 updates. After some time from user complaints, Microsoft has released a tool that eliminates a large number of errors when installing updates in Windows 10/8. You can fix common error codes in Windows Update: 0x80073712, 0x800705B4, 0x80004005, 0x8024402F, 0x80070002, 0x80070643, 0x80070003, 0x8024200B, 0x80070422, 0 x80070020. We will analyze more methods than one tool from Microsoft and solve many errors when updating or installing Windows 10 updates.

How to fix windows 10 update errors

Let's first look at the built-in option for correcting errors during the update. To do this, open " Options" > "Updates and security" > "Troubleshooting" > "Windows Update" and press " Run the troubleshooter".

Windows 10 Update Troubleshooter

Microsoft has released a tool to troubleshoot errors when updating Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7. I have collected all the popular ones in the system. Just follow the link and download or follow the steps below.

• Go to microsoft website and download the diagnostic program.
• Select system version and download Windows Update troubleshooter.
• For other versions of Windows 8.1, Windows 7, follow the steps on the site, check the boxes and then you will solve many problems related to network updating.

Resetting the Update cache in Windows 10

Sometimes it happens that the update cache in Windows 10 can be damaged, which causes a bunch of errors with various codes. This method is especially helpful when...

• Run Command Prompt as Administrator. (see below for how to start).
• Copy the commands below, paste them all at once into the "command prompt" and press Enter.

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 msserver pause

If your process stops on the line net start msserver pause, press Enter. After successful operation, close Command Prompt, open Settings > Update & Security and click " Checking for updates".

Fix Windows 10 update errors using DISM

We will fix it using the command line and the DISM parameter. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.

On the line, enter or copy the following commands in order:

1. DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
2. DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:C:\RepairSource\Windows /LimitAccess
3. sfc /scannow

After each command, wait for 100% results and do not turn off the Internet and computer from the network.

Stopping and starting services will resolve Windows 10 update errors

One of the common reasons that Windows cannot update or install updates may be that services are blocked by other software processes. You can try restarting your computer and freeing up some processes. If it doesn’t help, then we will analyze the method using the command BITS, stop and restart services related to Windows Update. Open command line as administrator and enter the following commands in order:

Stopping services:

• net stop bits
• net stop wuauserv
• net stop appidsvc
• net stop cryptsvc

Starting services:

• net start bits
• net start wuauserv
• net start appidsvc
• net start cryptsvc

Clear SoftwareDistribution folder in Windows 10

The problem sometimes lies in the folder SoftwareDistribution, where the windows update files themselves are stored. When the system downloads updates, they are stored in that folder. After successful installation of updates, WUAgent deletes all old contents from this folder, but sometimes these processes go wrong and the folder remains with different files. We will manually clean out the SoftwareDistribution folder so that there are no crashes or errors when installing windows updates. Open a command prompt as an administrator and enter the following commands:

• net stop wuauserv
• net stop bits

Now let's go to the folder itself and delete all the contents in it. Navigate on your computer along the path C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution and delete all files in this folder. If for some reason the files are not deleted, then try restarting the computer, or better yet, repeat the above steps again. After deleting the files, the problems should disappear, but as we remember, we stopped the two Update and WUAgent services, now we will start them back. Open CMD and enter the following commands:

• net start wuauserv
• net start bits

Reset and restore catroot2 folder

Catroot and catroot2 are Windows operating system folders that are required for the Windows update process. When you run Windows Update, the catroot2 folder stores the signatures of the Windows update package and helps with its installation. Resetting and restoring the catroot2 folder solves many errors when updating or installing Windows 10 updates. To reset the catroot2 folder, run Command Prompt as an administrator and enter the following commands, pressing enter after each one:

1. net stop cryptsvc
2. md %systemroot%\system32\catroot2.old
3. xcopy %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 %systemroot%\system32\catroot2.old /s

Now delete all the contents of the catroot2 folder along the path C:\Windows\System32\catroot2

After removal, enter the command net start cryptsvc .

If you run Windows Update again, the catalog folder will be reset.

Do not delete or rename the folder Catroot. The Catroot2 folder is automatically recreated by Windows, but the Catroot folder is not recreated if it is renamed. If you find that the catroot or catroot2 folder is missing or not recreated if you accidentally deleted it, you can create a new folder with that name in the System32 folder, restart your computer, and then run Windows Update.

Even though Microsoft no longer supports the Windows 7 operating system, it still provides security updates for it. The question of why updates are not installed is very relevant. This article will provide answers to fix common problems.

Automatic update disabled

A common reason that Windows 7 does not find updates is that auto-update is disabled in the settings. Enabling this feature is quite simple:

It happens that checkbox missing on the taskbar. Then you can solve the problem in another way:

• To do this, go to “Start”, select “ Control Panel»;
• Further " system and safety»;
• then select from the list " Turn automatic updates on or off».

Incorrect download of updates

You can fix the error of incorrect downloading of updates for Windows in the following way:

After this, you can restart the installation.

Registry problems

The reason that Windows 7 does not update may be a registry malfunction. You can fix it as follows:

The update service is not working correctly

Some problems with installing packages are related to the service responsible for downloading them. The failure can be resolved in several ways:

If the process fails to start again, you will need to perform additional steps:

Lack of hard disk space

The problems can be quite simple, for example, lack of hard drive space. For the installation services to function properly, you need minimum 5 GB free space.

The solution to the problem is quite simple. Requires removal unnecessary files and programs from the system disk. To do this, you can use standard Windows 7 tools, for example, “” located in the Control Panel.

Internet problems

Problems with the Internet connection may be the reason why updates are not installed:

Damage to system component storage

It happens that problems can be caused by damage to system components. There may be reasons a bunch of:

• 0x800B0101 – the certificate could not be installed;
• 0x8007371B – transaction distribution error;
• 0x80070490 – error of a non-existent or deleted update file;
• 0x8007370B – error identifying object properties;
• 0x80070057 – parameters error;
• 0x800736CC – element matching error;
• 0x8007000D – data initialization error;
• 0x800F081F – missing required files.

Above are the most common errors that occur when system components are damaged. There are several methods for permission.

One of the most effective is installationWindows 7 in update mode. This option is characterized by the correction of most errors, while it will allow you to save personal files and system settings.

For this required:

When you run this command, the system will check the integrity of the files and will be able to restore them. If the data is recovered, you can run the installation again.

Error 643

This crash is dependent on a Microsoft NET Framework service. To solve a software problem, you will need to do the following:

The second option involves removing this component and reinstalling it.

Other solutions

In addition to the above methods for correcting failures when installing updates using system tools, you can use additional software.

Using Microsoft FixIt

To troubleshoot problems, you will need the Fixit utility, created by the operating system manufacturer. It eliminates problems associated with the operation of the Update Center.

After downloading the software, installation is required. During this, the program will automatically create restore point. The utility will search for data about failures and try to fix the files.

Clearing cache

In some situations, Windows 7 does not search for updates due to loading problems. The essence of the process is that the files are loaded into the cache memory and stored there until the user starts installing them:

Running an update manually

To manually start, you will need to call the “Win ​​+ R” utility and enter the request “ Wuapp" In the window that opens, select "". In the “Important” section, select the first installation option. Thus, the user will install updates manually.

As you know, starting with the version of Windows XP, Microsoft has been constantly releasing so-called system updates and service packs. However, it is worth noting that for some reason the update error occurs in Windows 7 much more often than in other operating systems. We’ll figure out what to do about it now.

Why does Windows 7 need an update?

If earlier system updates mostly concerned the security system, recently (in particular, for Windows 7) they even affect some basic device drivers, as well as specialized platforms such as the Microsoft .NET Framework, which are necessary for the operation of some programs and applications.

As for the problems, these are mainly errors from Windows 7 Update and the file itself, which is responsible for starting the process of searching for and installing updates on the system. Now we will look at the causes of errors and solutions to some of the most common problems in a little more detail.

Error installing Windows 7 updates: reasons

If we talk about the reasons, unfortunately, there can be quite a lot of them. First of all, this should include a disabled automatic update, damage to the update file under the influence of viruses and malicious codes, mutual conflicts between the firewall, antivirus and update service, incorrect completion of the update process, etc.

Despite the fact that in Windows 7 the update error can be present in different manifestations, for each situation you can find the most suitable effective solution to the problem.

Checking automatic updates

First, let's consider the simplest situation. It may very well be that automatic search and installation of updates is simply disabled. To check these settings, you need to use the “Update Center”, where the update method line should contain either an automatic start option or a search option followed by an installation offer.

Please note that even if such parameters are used, the system immediately begins scanning for the presence of official updates on the Internet, or rather, on the official Microsoft Update Center website, since the system initially accesses it.

Manual update

If in Windows 7 the update error persists after enabling automatic mode, you can use a manual search.

If everything goes smoothly here and the system offers to install the found updates, you just need to click the appropriate button. If even after this the problem does not disappear, more effective measures will have to be taken.

First of all, you need to check the system disk (on which, in fact, Windows 7 is installed) for errors. To do this, it is better to use the command line rather than disk properties called up through Explorer. For example, in the “Run” menu you can enter the command chkdisk c: \f, which allows you not only to check, but also to automatically correct system errors.

If the error repeats over and over again, the reason for its occurrence may be that the file itself responsible for starting the update process is damaged. In this case, you need to perform a deep scan with any anti-virus software, or it is better to use utilities with the general name Rescue Disc, which are launched before the system starts from the optical media.

Firewall and Antivirus Issues

An equally common situation, when in Windows 7 an update error appears even after all of the above steps, is a process conflict hidden from the user’s eyes with the standard antivirus or firewall.

It is clear that the update program contacts a reliable source (in this case, directly to Microsoft resources), so before starting the update process they can be disabled for a while, but only if a preliminary scan has shown the absence of viruses and threats.

Error after updating Windows 7

Now directly about the most common mistakes, not counting what was described above. Windows 7 update error codes are a fairly large database; let’s look at the three most frequently encountered ones.

Error 643 is due to the inability to update the Microsoft .NET Framework. Other components of the system can be updated, but it is its update that causes the error. You just need to remove it from the system and install it again, after downloading the latest version from the official Microsoft website. By the way, regarding uninstallation, it is better not to use standard tools from the Programs and Features menu. In this case, advanced uninstallers are useful, removing absolutely all residual files and system registry key entries from the system.

One of the most powerful programs of this type is the iObit Uninstaller utility, which has a special Forced Uninstall mode.

No less common is error code 800b0100. In this situation, the most acceptable solution would be to use automatic problem fixers such as Fix It or System Update Readiness Tool. In most cases, they are able to fix problems automatically, even without user intervention.

But the biggest headache for many users is error code 0xc0000005. It appears after updates are installed on the system. Typically, this type of error is caused by updates in the form of packages KB2859537 and KB2872339. Removing them allows you to get rid of annoying errors.

The easiest way is to type wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:2859537 on the command line or the same thing, but only for the KB2872339 package (of course, you must log in as an administrator). If this does not help, you will have to use the update log, in which all packages should be sorted by date. Most likely, some recent update is causing the crashes. Now you need to remove the packages one by one, restarting the computer each time until the error disappears (you can use the same command line). When the problem is resolved, you can reinstall the updates manually, but exclude the problematic packages from the list.

The Windows Troubleshooting Wizard is a built-in utility that is responsible for fixing problems with the operating system. Using this program, you can “fix” Windows Update, software errors in USB inputs, Wi-Fi adapter failures, and much more.

Diagnosing problems in Windows 7

The utility, which is responsible for finding and fixing errors in various components of the Windows system, is built into the OS and is launched manually by the user when any bugs are found. There are several ways to access the troubleshooting wizard:

The main window of the Troubleshooting Wizard is a list of categories that, when clicked, launches a debug tool for a specific system element. Collected here:

• tools for diagnosing and configuring programs adapted for another version of Windows OS;
• utilities for setting up and using devices and printers;
• a wizard for troubleshooting sound recording and playback problems;
• Tools for finding and troubleshooting Internet problems;
• design settings;
• utilities for troubleshooting Windows Update problems;
• programs for optimizing energy consumption;
• Tools for troubleshooting performance problems.

The “Computer Troubleshooting” utility is not just some small program for fixing bugs, but a comprehensive system that includes the ability to fix each individual element.

The main Troubleshooting window includes categories for which you can run debugging

If you are interested in setting up or debugging a specific element, then especially for such cases, a “View all categories” button has been added to the left side of the main window. It changes the design of the main window of the utility so that its components are not grouped by category, but are displayed in a list in order.

This is more convenient if you know exactly what you want: there is no need to wander through categories, wondering where exactly the required debugger is located.

The View All Category feature displays all items in the troubleshooting wizard as a list from which you can select the item you want

Double-clicking an element launches it and opens a program that scans the selected element and notifies the user of any errors found. Before starting diagnostics, in the window that opens, you can check or uncheck the “Automatically apply fixes” checkbox - its presence means that if the program detects problems, it will fix them automatically.

If the checkbox is not checked, the utility will ask the user for permission to fix it or will not touch the errors at all.

Before running diagnostics and treatment, you can allow the program to automatically apply fixes

After troubleshooting is completed, the utility will provide the user with a report on its work, which will indicate which errors were detected and which were eliminated.

“Troubleshooting Center” is recommended to be used first when problems are detected with a particular system component. The program is not perfect, but it allows you to fix errors in two clicks, which can be difficult to “treat” manually.

Windows Update problems

“Windows Update” is a subsystem that is responsible for downloading, installing and uninstalling updates for the OS.

Failures in Windows Update will cause the system to stop updating, and this will negatively affect its operation. Most update errors can be fixed using the Troubleshooting Wizard.

To open the troubleshooting wizard to fix Windows Update errors, you need to call the “Troubleshooting problems using Windows Update” option from the wizard’s main menu (how to access it is described above). Now you need to click “Next” and monitor the errors that the program detects.

To troubleshoot Windows Update, select the appropriate utility from the list in the wizard's main menu

It also happens that the Windows Update problem is resolved, but the unsuccessful update remains. In this case, you need to roll it back, and this is done in Windows 7 like this:

Video: How to remove Windows 7 update

Sound problems

Incorrect sound or complete absence of sound is a problem that can also be solved with the help of a wizard.

It should be remembered that if the problem is in the hardware itself, then the program will not help in any way. The utility is not always able to solve the problems found, but successful diagnostics in any case gives a hint on how to fix the error.

The utility that you need to call from the wizard is called “Troubleshoot Audio Recording” if you have problems recording audio, or “Troubleshoot Audio Playback” if playback does not work.

Troubleshoot audio problems and Troubleshoot audio problems can help you solve audio problems.

USB Troubleshooting

There is no standard pre-installed tool for solving USB problems in Windows. Despite this, Microsoft has released a set of utilities called Fix It (aka Easy Fix), which is something like an advanced version of the standard troubleshooting wizard. Its features include a USB troubleshooting utility.

You can download the USB Troubleshooter from the Microsoft website. The utility is downloaded in .msi or .diagcab format: both are executable files and can be launched by double-clicking with the left mouse button.

1. After running the file, allow it to install data on your computer. In some cases, an administrator login and password may be required.
   For Easy Fix to run, you need to give it permission as an administrator
2. In the window that opens, click “Next”. If you want to pre-configure the utility so that it applies fixes independently or, on the contrary, asks permission for certain actions, the already familiar “Automatically apply fixes” checkbox is located under the “Advanced” button.
   Here you can set up automatic application of changes and run a utility to find and fix problems
3. Wait a while while the utility looks for and fixes problems.
   Finding and fixing problems will take some time
4. Check out the report that Easy Fix will provide you with after the job. All errors and problems that the program has fixed will be listed there.
   After finishing the work, the utility will provide a report indicating exactly what errors it found and what corrections it made.

Error code 43

Error 43 indicates that Device Manager has stopped the operation of a device due to a problem found in it. Initially, this error indicates a problem with the computer's hardware configuration. In other words, if the mouse gives error 43, it is probably the mouse that is broken, not Windows.

However, in addition to hardware problems, the cause of error 43 can be software failures: most often in drivers. It’s not a fact that Easy Fix will help with them. Most likely, you will have to do it yourself.

1. First, try restarting your computer. Perhaps this is a single glitch, and after a reboot everything will work.
2. If rebooting doesn't help, open Device Manager. To do this, press the Win + X key combination and select “Device Manager” from the menu that appears. To enter Device Manager, you need to select the appropriate option in the menu
3. If a device connected via USB generates an error, you should update the USB port drivers. In Device Manager, select the USB Controllers tab and right-click on one of the devices listed there. Select the option "Update hardware configuration" or "Update drivers".
   To update a device driver, right-click on it and select “Update Drivers”
4. When the system asks whether you want to search for drivers on the Internet or specify an existing one, choose based on whether you have a driver file on your system. If there is one, indicate the one you already have and select it, and if not, start a search on the Internet. In some cases, it does not work perfectly, so the best option is, if possible, to find drivers on the Internet yourself.
   To update the driver, you need to either tell the system the path to it, or give it the ability to search for it on its own
5. Repeat the driver update one by one with all USB devices except virtual ones.
6. If the above steps do not help, look for a driver for a non-working device on the Internet by its name. The system will not be able to find this driver because it does not recognize the device. The only way out is to search on your own using the information provided on the device or on its packaging.
7. When the driver is found, install it (just run it).
8. If this does not help, it is recommended to check the system for viruses and also clean the registry using one of the special programs (for example, CCleaner). To do this, go to the “Registry” tab in the main program window and click “Search for problems.”
   
   CCleaner has a Registry Cleaner tab that allows you to fix erroneous entries in the system registry

If none of the above methods help, most likely the problem is related to the hardware and cannot be fixed using software methods.

Video: how to fix error 43

Troubleshoot startup issues

It’s not the wizard that deals with problems when starting the computer, but another utility, but we’ll look at that too. If your Windows 7 refuses to boot, this program is an indispensable assistant. However, her help will only work if the problems are software. If the problem is not in Windows, but in the hardware, then the download will not even get to the launch of this utility.

Video: how to fix Windows 7 startup errors

If the troubleshooter doesn't work

The Troubleshooter is a system program, and if it doesn't work, something serious has happened. The failure may be due to update errors, unsuccessful changes to the system (this can be done, for example, by third-party programs), as well as hardware damage to the disk.

1. And if nothing can be done about the latter, except replacing the hard drive, then the rest can be eliminated.
2. If uninstalling updates does not help, use Command Prompt. To do this, press Win + R and type cmd in the Run window.
   To open Command Prompt, press Win + R and in the Run window type cmd
3. In the Command Prompt, type the following commands:
   
4. Restart your computer.
5. If the troubleshooter still doesn't turn on, the problem is more serious. If you have backups (system backups that can be used to roll back the OS), now is the time to use them. To do this, go to “Start” - “Control Panel” - “Recovery” and select the “Run System Restore” option.
   The initial window of the utility prompts the user to select a backup - recommended or another
6. The program itself will offer you the optimal backup copy for recovery. If you do not agree with it, select another backup from the list.
   From this list you can select any backup copy and roll back your Windows to it
7. If you want to see exactly what will change in the system after the backup, click “Search for affected programs.” A window will open where you will see a list of changes. The program will show which programs and files will be changed after rolling back to the backup copy
8. In the last window, click “Finish” and wait for the system to be rolled back to the state at the time of the backup. It will take some time.
   To start a system rollback to a backup, click “Finish” and wait a moment
9. If you accidentally select the wrong restore point, the backup can be canceled in the same “Run System Restore” utility. To do this, open it and select the “Cancel system restore” option, and Windows will return to the state it was in before the backup.
   To cancel an unsuccessful system rollback, run the program again and select “Cancel system restore”

Troubleshooting programs

The built-in wizard is, of course, useful, but not ideal. It does not fully cope with cleaning the registry or fixing most bugs. Fortunately for the user, there are many third-party programs that can be used to fix bugs and keep your computer in working order.

FixWin 10

Despite its name, this free program is intended not only for Windows 10, but also for earlier versions of the OS, including Windows 7. The main window of the program has several tabs, and all errors specific to Windows 10 are placed in a separate one. the rest apply to all versions of Windows.

The main window of FixWin 10 contains information about your system; You can also launch troubleshooting utilities from here

To start automatic error correction, you need to go to the tab of interest and find the error for which you want to find a fix. Here you can see how to solve this problem manually.

The FixWin10 tabs look like this: a description of the error and a “Fix” button, as well as help on solving the problem manually

The main disadvantage of this program is the lack of Russian localization. So it is suitable for those users who more or less confidently know English.

You can download FixWin 10 from the official website of The Windows Club developers.

Video: how to work with FixWin 10

Anvisoft PC Plus

This program is similar to the previous one: it is free, easy to use and distributed in English. The interface is convenient and pleasing to the eye. The main window presents the most common problems, and clicking on the desired error opens a menu with a “Fix” button. The utility downloads files for repair from the network, so an Internet connection is required for its operation.

In the main window of the Anvisoft PC Plus program, you can select the error of interest, and a window will open where you can fix it

You can download the program from the Anvisoft website.

Video: Anvisoft PC Plus program

Kaspersky Cleaner

The utility from the creators of the famous antivirus is aimed at cleaning the computer. But it also has tools to “cure” some problems. The program is in Russian, free and very easy to use: you start searching for errors, and then the utility does everything itself.

In Kaspersky Cleaner, you just need to run a search for errors, and the utility itself will find and fix everything

This utility can be downloaded completely free of charge on the Kaspersky website.

Video: review of the Kaspersky Cleaner utility

NetAdapter Repair All in One

Of all the programs presented, this is the most complex, but also the most advanced. It is designed primarily for “fixing” network errors: clearing Hosts, SSL, DNS cache, managing adapters and network cards. There are many functions here, but it is recommended only for experienced users who know what they are doing. The downside of the program is the English-language interface.

The main menu of NetAdapter Repair All in One lists a significant part of its functions, not including advanced

The standard Windows 7 troubleshooter isn't perfect, but it can be a big help if you find errors. And if it doesn’t cope, you can always use third-party programs.

This article covers several ways you can fix Windows Update errors.

Sometimes, when installing Windows updates, various problems and errors may occur. The most common errors that the user encounters are scanning or downloading updates that take too long, as well as an error in downloading or installing the update.

using the troubleshooter

If you have problems installing updates, use the Windows Update troubleshooter built into your operating system.
  Run the troubleshooter by opening:

Windows Settings ➯ Update & Security ➯ Troubleshooting

On the right side of the window, in the section Run and troubleshoot select Windows Update and press the button Run the troubleshooter

This will launch the troubleshooting tool.

Once the scan is complete, some of the problems may be corrected automatically. For other problems you can choose Apply fix or Skip the fix to find other problems or complete the wizard.

At the end of the utility, information will appear about problems detected and corrected, as well as problems that could not be corrected automatically. Click the button Close and restart your computer. After rebooting, try installing updates from Windows Update again.

If you are unable to fix Windows Update errors using the built-in troubleshooting tool, try the following method.

by restarting services

If the update takes too long to download (freezes), then you should try stopping and starting (restarting) services related to Windows Update.

  as administrator and run the following commands sequentially:
 Stopping services:

 Starting services:

by clearing the update cache

The operating system saves update files to a folder SoftwareDistribution Windows system directory.

To clear the update cache, run the following commands as an administrator:

attrib -r -s -h /s /d "%SYSTEMROOT%\SoftwareDistribution"

del "%SYSTEMROOT%\SoftwareDistribution" /q /s

How to fix Windows Update errors using Reset Windows Update Agent

 Reset Windows Update Agent- a tool that will help you fix errors and problems when updating Windows. This script will be useful when system updates are not detected, downloaded or installed.

Reset Windows Update Agent allows you to fix errors in related components, instead of using more drastic measures, such as before

  Run the script as administrator, after which the tool will offer the following options for fixing problems and errors updating the Windows operating system:

1. Open the System Protection settings.

2. Reset Windows Update Service components.

3. Delete temporary files in Windows.

4. Open Internet Explorer web browser settings.

5. Run Disk Checker.

6. Run System File Checker.

7. Scan the image looking for damage.

8. Check any damage found.

9. Perform automatic recovery operations.

10. Clean up obsolete components.

11. Delete incorrect registry keys.

12. Restore/Reset Winsock settings.

13. Search for updates.

14. View other local solutions.

15. View other online solutions.

16. Download diagnostic tools.

17. Reboot the computer.

The Reset Windows Update Agent can be especially useful when there is data corruption, such as a hard drive failure or malware changing services and registry keys. This script is compatible with all Microsoft-supported Windows server and client operating systems.

The methods presented above should help fix update installation errors in Windows Update.