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Fix Windows Update Problems

Back up important work before resetting Windows update components.

Follow these steps

1

Restart the PC and check that the date, time and internet connection are correct.

2

Run Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters > Windows Update.

3

Free at least 15 GB of storage on the system drive.

4

Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run: net stop wuauserv, then net stop bits.

5

Rename C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution to SoftwareDistribution.old, then restart the services or reboot.

6

Run sfc /scannow if errors continue, then try Windows Update again.

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