How to fix error 1053 Windows update service not responding?
The update service won’t start and shows error 1053. How can I resolve this?
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To fix Error 1053 – Windows Update service not responding:
Open Command Prompt (Admin) and run:
sfc /scannow
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Press Win + R, type services.msc, and restart these services:
Windows Update
BITS
Cryptographic Services
Delete the Windows Update cache:
Stop Windows Update service
Delete all files in C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution
Start Windows Update service
Restart your PC.
This fixes the service timeout and Error 1053.