The most common reason for this error is a corrupted or misconfigured Windows Update component. However, it can also happen due to network problems or when your antivirus software interferes with the update process. In this article, we will discuss different solutions to solve this error.
1. Reset Windows Update Services & Cache
Windows depends on certain services to update properly. If these services are stopped or disabled by a third-party program, your system won’t be able to update. In this step, we will restart these services and make sure they’re enabled at startup.
2. Update Windows Manually
If you’re having trouble with Windows Update, you can try installing the update manually from the official Microsoft Windows Update catalog. This method downloads the update file directly and often bypasses common errors.
3. Ignore the Update
This error is most often reported on Windows 11, especially since it’s still fairly new and receives frequent updates – some of which may have bugs. Sometimes, it’s best to simply ignore the problematic update for a while. If the update is not installing, it may be an issue on Microsoft’s end. In those cases, you might not need to change anything on your computer and just wait for a new update.
4. Install the Update through an ISO File
Another way to update Windows is by using an official ISO file. This method doesn’t rely on the usual Windows update services.
