When we download the Windows updates, all the files are downloaded in the software distribution folder, and then when we restart Windows, they get installed, and Windows gets updated. But, this error will occur if the Windows update files get corrupted due to a bad network connection or for other reasons while downloading Windows updates.
1. Repair system files
Since corrupt system files are the main reason for this error to appear, we will start with repairing them. To repair the system files, we use SFC or System file checker, a command line utility used to restore and replace the corrupt system files from the cache folder located in %WinDir%\System32\dllcache. To run the command, follow the steps:
2. Run Windows update troubleshooter
The easy way to fix any Windows update error is to run the Windows update troubleshooter, which works in most cases. It is a built-in troubleshooting utility that detects and fixes problems, which prevents Windows updates from being installed.
3. Reset the Windows update component
If the SFC scan did not find any corrupt system files. In that case, the error is due to a problem with Windows update components such as stopped Windows update services, corrupt registry files, software distribution, and catroot folder. These components are essential for delivering Windows updates successfully. Therefore, if there is a problem that prevents Windows updates from being delivered, this error will occur. Hence, resetting all of them to their default will fix your issue.
4. Download Windows update manually
Once you reset the Windows update component, you can download the Windows update manually from the Microsoft Catalog. A website that contains all the Windows updates released so far. To download the Windows update, follow the steps:
