How to fix Windows update error after a recent update?
I started seeing issues right after the last update attempt. What can I do?
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To fix Windows Update errors after a recent update:
Run Windows Update Troubleshooter:
Go to Settings → System → Troubleshoot → Other troubleshooters → Windows Update → Run
Uninstall the problematic update:
Settings → Windows Update → Update history → Uninstall updates
Remove the most recent update causing the issue
Repair system files:
Open Command Prompt (Admin) and run:
sfc /scannow
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Restart Windows Update services:
Press Win + R, type services.msc, and restart:
Windows Update
BITS
Cryptographic Services
Restart your PC and retry updating.
This sequence usually resolves update errors caused by recent updates.