{"id":19590,"date":"2026-03-20T15:17:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T15:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/?p=19590"},"modified":"2026-03-20T15:17:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T15:17:34","slug":"windows-update-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/windows-update-error\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Windows Update Error- Simple Methods"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When using Windows, it\u2019s important to follow the new updates for it, since it enhances the system performance, and frequently fixes bugs that users might be facing in the older version. Several security updates increase the overall Windows security. And you can\u2019t ignore updating your Windows, as it is crucial to stay safe from online threats. Moreover, sometimes it is not a smooth experience for everyone; some face Windows Update Error.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In companies, there are IT departments that handle and resolve the issues. However, if you are someone who works remotely or is a freelancer, this blog will help you with troubleshooting Windows updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[iprovpn_btn]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/windows-update-error\/#Why_Install_New_Windows_Updates\" >Why Install New Windows Updates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/windows-update-error\/#Why_Does_Windows_Update_Error_Happen\" >Why Does Windows Update Error Happen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/windows-update-error\/#What_Are_Some_Windows_Update_Error_Codes_Their_Meanings\" >What Are Some Windows Update Error Codes &amp; Their Meanings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/windows-update-error\/#How_to_Fix_Windows_Update_Error_%E2%80%93_Working_Methods\" >How to Fix Windows Update Error &#8211; Working Methods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/windows-update-error\/#1_Restart_Computer\" >1. Restart Computer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/windows-update-error\/#2_Reset_Windows_Update_Service\" >2. Reset Windows Update Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/windows-update-error\/#3_Clear_Storage_Space\" >3. Clear Storage Space<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/windows-update-error\/#4_Resolve_Hardware_Issues\" >4. Resolve Hardware Issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/windows-update-error\/#5_Use_the_Update_Troubleshooter_for_Windows\" >5. Use the Update Troubleshooter for Windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/windows-update-error\/#For_Windows_10\" >For Windows 10<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/windows-update-error\/#For_Windows_11\" >For Windows 11<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/windows-update-error\/#6_Use_System_File_Checker_SFC\" >6. Use System File Checker (SFC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/windows-update-error\/#7_Download_Windows_Updates_Manually\" >7. Download Windows Updates Manually<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/windows-update-error\/#8_Use_the_Previous_Windows_Version\" >8. Use the Previous Windows Version<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/windows-update-error\/#9_Clear_Software_Distribution_Folder\" >9. Clear Software Distribution Folder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/windows-update-error\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/windows-update-error\/#Start_Browsing_Privately\" >Start Browsing Privately!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/windows-update-error\/#Windows_Update_Error_%E2%80%93_FAQs\" >Windows Update Error &#8211; FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Install_New_Windows_Updates\"><\/span>Why Install New Windows Updates?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep your system away from malicious viruses, it\u2019s always good to update your system with any type of new updates, given by Windows. There are security updates that come after the fixes of bugs or minor errors in the windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are the reasons you must install Windows Updates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Security: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The major point of installing Windows Update is security; sometimes, weak spots are left open where hackers get access to your system. New updates keep you safe from threats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Performance Issues:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Minor bugs can also impact your system performance and slow down or cause a crash. To make it work fine, update your Windows; now there will be no sudden shutdowns or system freezing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>UI Changes &amp; Features:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There are new updates for the Interface, like themes, wallpapers, and desktop features. There are productivity tools that make your Windows tasks work efficiently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Peripheral Device Support: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some updates will let external devices work properly on your system. If you don&#8217;t update it, your hardware devices won&#8217;t respond correctly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_Windows_Update_Error_Happen\"><\/span>Why Does Windows Update Error Happen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Windows Update Error is not unique, and many people encounter this issue. However, what are the reason of this error? These are the following causes of <strong>Windows update Error<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Poor Internet: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This error also occurs because of the unstable internet. To get away with it, you must restart your internet device or switch to a different connection. Moreover, you can ask your ISP if your network is still giving you problems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Corrupted Updated File:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The updated files to install are damaged, or sometimes haven&#8217;t been completely downloaded, which is the reason that causes the Windows update error. To fix the error, try deleting the corrupted file. Then the window will install the error-free update.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Updates Overloads:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is also one of the reasons for the Windows update error, when Windows starts to install more than one update together, which causes the overload, and your Windows won\u2019t update.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Low Storage Space on Drive:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A new update is installed when there\u2019s enough storage space on your drive. A Windows update error message appears when you are getting out of storage. If it happens, delete unnecessary files from the system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>External Device Conflicts: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows update not working, when USB or other devices are connected externally comes in between the update installations. The simple way to avoid this is to disconnect the external devices from your PC, then install the update.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Some_Windows_Update_Error_Codes_Their_Meanings\"><\/span>What Are Some Windows Update Error Codes &amp; Their Meanings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are the Windows Update Error codes with meanings, so it is easier to understand what any of the code appears during the Windows update installations.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 65.9087%; height: 467px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 27px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 17.1715%; height: 27px; text-align: center;\"><b>Error Codes<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.0745%; height: 27px; text-align: center;\"><b>Meaning\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 17.1715%; height: 55px; text-align: center;\"><strong>0x80070002<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.0745%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This code appears when you can\u2019t find the file, if the fiole get borken.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 17.1715%; height: 55px; text-align: center;\"><strong>0x80070003<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.0745%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Windows can\u2019t locate your update file.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 17.1715%; height: 55px; text-align: center;\"><strong>0x80070005<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.0745%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No permissions are given for full updates on your account.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 17.1715%; height: 55px; text-align: center;\"><strong>0x80080005<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.0745%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This code appears when another program is conflicting with others.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 17.1715%; height: 55px; text-align: center;\"><strong>0x8024402F<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.0745%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It comes up when Windows Update can\u2019t install because the updates are turned off.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 17.1715%; height: 55px; text-align: center;\"><strong>0x80244022<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.0745%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This code for Windows Update Error shows when the internet isn\u2019t stable.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 17.1715%; height: 55px; text-align: center;\"><strong>0x8007000d<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.0745%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This error appears when the update file is corrupted<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 17.1715%; height: 55px; text-align: center;\"><strong>0x80240034<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.0745%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The code appears when the installation is incomplete or gets stopped in between<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_Windows_Update_Error_%E2%80%93_Working_Methods\"><\/span>How to Fix Windows Update Error &#8211; Working Methods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your Windows update keeps failing to install, then there are some troubleshooting methods that you can use to install updates successfully:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Restart_Computer\"><\/span><b>1. Restart Computer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At times, multiple updates are running together, which impacts the new updates. Restart your PC so the update queue can be cleared and let you update your Windows, and ensure all the updates are installed correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Reset_Windows_Update_Service\"><\/span><b>2. Reset Windows Update Service<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows Update components get corrupted sometimes, and it shows you an update error. Follow these Windows update troubleshooter methods:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the <strong>Start Menu<\/strong> Search for the <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the right mouse button to <strong>run CMD as administrator<\/strong>, and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 44.9478%; height: 411px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 405px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; height: 405px;\"><strong>net stop wuauserv<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>net stop cryoSvc<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>net stop bits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>net stop msiserver<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ren C:\\Windows\\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ren C:\\Windows\\System32\\catroot2 catroot2.old<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>net start wuauserv<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>net start cryptSvc<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>net start bits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>net start msiserver<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now <strong>restart<\/strong> your PC, and update your Windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Clear_Storage_Space\"><\/span><b>3. Clear Storage Space<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also one of the common reasons that your Windows update failed. Clear the storage space from your system\u2019s hard drive, then install the updates for Windows. Try removing files and apps that aren&#8217;t in use to get more space.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Resolve_Hardware_Issues\"><\/span><b>4. Resolve Hardware Issues<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At times,, the external devices connected to your system, like printers, USB, and others, can cause Windows Update Error, as any driver won\u2019t be responding well. To resolve the error, you can disconnect these devices and then install the updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Use_the_Update_Troubleshooter_for_Windows\"><\/span>5. Use the Update Troubleshooter for Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows Update Troubleshooter identifies any problems occurring automatically while installing the update. It can detect issues like corrupt file links, internet connections, and others. After detecting it fixes the issues, so the update is installed smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To use the update <strong>Troubleshooter for Windows<\/strong>, here are the steps: use them when you have to restart the updates\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search for <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong> .<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> and click <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run <strong>Windows Update Troubleshooter<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Windows Update fails on Windows 10 and 11. Follow these steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Windows_10\"><\/span><strong>For Windows 10<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to Settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on Update &amp; Security.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then click on Windows Update.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to Advanced Options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off the Pause Updates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now Restart your PC and Update Windows.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Windows_11\"><\/span><strong>For Windows 11<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to Settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then to Windows Updates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pause the updates for 1 week<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now restart your PC and install the Windows Update.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Use_System_File_Checker_SFC\"><\/span><strong>6. Use System File Checker (SFC)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">System File Checker is a built-in tool in Windows that scans the file and if found any error it fixes the corrupted files. Since incomplete or broken files stop the Windows updates. If you use this tool, it can solve the file issues. The following are the steps to run SFC:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launch Command Prompt as Administrator.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type scf\/scannow on CMD, then Press Enter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will scan for about 13 to 30 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then Restart your PC.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Download_Windows_Updates_Manually\"><\/span><b>7. Download Windows Updates Manually<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Windows update keeps failing, go to the official Microsoft site and download the updates for Windows. When the update file is downloaded, run the Windows update manually. Now the update will get installed without an error.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Use_the_Previous_Windows_Version\"><\/span>8. Use the Previous Windows Version<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the Windows Update error is failing to go then you can use System Restore, which means you will get back to the older version that you were using. This restore will impact your personal documents; however, only system files and settings are restored.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Clear_Software_Distribution_Folder\"><\/span><strong>9. Clear Software Distribution Folder<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Software Distribution Folder stores all the temporary files and updates, as well as the data. Moreover, if you are having problems installing the update for Windows, you can delete this folder; it will delete everything in the folder. When you download the Windows updates again, it will create a fresh Software Distribution folder<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is how to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restart The PC.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to your C Drive from File Explorer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delete the Software Distribution Folder.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now <strong>Restart<\/strong> your Computer, and install Windows updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-reset-windows-10-and-windows-11\/\">How To Reset Windows 10 And Windows 11?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows Update Error can occur at any time, and ther are several reasons for it. Some reasons might include the broken update file or more than opne updates strats to download at once. Some ways are discussed in this blog that will help you to resolve the issue on your own. Keeping Windows updated is important imay it be secuirty updates, UI updates, or any other update. Moreover, after the installation, use <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/\"><strong>iProVPN<\/strong> <\/a>for secure and smooth browsing.<\/span><\/p>\n    \t<hr class=\"mt-5\">\n        <div class=\"custom_CTA mt-5\">\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-7 align-self-center text-lg-left text-center\">\n                    <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Browsing_Privately\"><\/span>Start Browsing Privately!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n                    <p clas=\"mb-0\">iProVPN encrypts your data for protection against hackers and surveillance. Unblock your favorite streaming platforms instantly with the best VPN for streaming.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"col-lg-5 align-self-center text-center\">\n                    <a class=\"custom_btn_cta\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/buy-vpn\" title=\"Get iProVPN Now\">Get iProVPN NOW<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \n<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><section id='' \n                class='helpie-faq accordions faq-toggle open-first groupSettings-571__enabled' \n                data-collection='' \n                data-pagination='0' \n                data-search='0' \n                data-pagination-enabled='0'\n                role='region'\n                aria-label='FAQ Section'\n                aria-live='polite'><h3 class=\"collection-title\">Windows Update Error - FAQs<\/h3><article class=\"accordion \"><div class='helpie-faq-row'><div class='helpie-faq-col helpie-faq-col-12' ><ul><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-19593\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-19593\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-19593\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">What are the Windows Error codes?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-19593\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-19593\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Windows error codes are in numeric and hexadecimal numbers; they have a specific meaning and are used to identify errors causing the Windows update error.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-19594\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-19594\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-19594\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">What are windows update troubleshooting?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-19594\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-19594\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are several methods to follow to get rid of this error, one of which is to delete the Software Distribution Folder, as it contains all the temporary files and updates. Once deleted, get the updates again, and your new SDF will be created.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-19595\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-19595\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-19595\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Can restarting the PC resolve the Windows Update Error?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-19595\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-19595\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, it\u2019s the first troubleshooting method that users follow to restore the system; sometimes it resolves errors when windows update fails.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-19596\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-19596\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-19596\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How to get Windows Updates manually?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-19596\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-19596\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For the manual Windows update, go to Settings, then click on Windows Update, then from the Check for Updates, you will know if there\u2019s any new update available for Windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-19597\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-19597\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-19597\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Why update Windows?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-19597\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-19597\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s important to update your Windows, as it improves the user experience perfect you from online threats, and enhances Windows performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When using Windows, it\u2019s important to follow the new updates for it, since it enhances the system performance, and frequently fixes bugs that users might be facing in the older version. 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