How to fix Windows update error that keeps coming back?
I tried updating multiple times, but it still fails. How can I permanently resolve this?
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To fix a recurring Windows Update error, follow these steps:
Run 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
Uninstall problematic updates
Go to Settings → Windows Update → Update history → Uninstall updates
Remove the most recent updates causing issues
Check for driver updates
Update chipset, graphics, and network drivers from Device Manager
Restart your PC and try updating again.
Following these steps usually fixes persistent Windows Update errors.