How to fix Windows update error in Windows 11?
My system update keeps failing with an error message. What steps should I follow to fix it?
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To fix Windows Update errors in Windows 11:
Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter:
Go to Settings → System → Troubleshoot → Other troubleshooters → Windows Update → Run
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
Clear the Windows Update cache:
Stop Windows Update service
Delete all files in C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution
Start Windows Update service
Restart your PC and try updating again.
This fixes most Windows Update errors in Windows 11.