Before proceeding with the solutions, we recommend restarting your computer, as it often resolves many issues by not only restarting services but also resolving bugs that may be causing the problem.
1. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter
The Windows Update troubleshooter offers automatic fixes for problems causing errors. Running this troubleshooter can resolve most Windows update related issues.
2. Reset the Windows Update component
Resetting the Windows update component clears the software distribution folder, responsible for storing the update files that Windows uses later for installing the updates. Software distribution folder corruption can lead to errors when trying to download Windows updates. Hence, in this step, we will clear the software distribution folder to resolve the error message.
3. Restart the Necessary Services
Windows update errors can also originate from the abrupt termination of services that facilitate the delivery of the updates. If this is the case, restarting the services should solve the issue.
4. Download the Windows Update Manually
If the error persists, you may want to download the Windows update manually. This approach is particularly useful when you’re unable to download the Windows update via the Windows update utility.
