Fix Windows Update errors

What does this guided walk-through do?

This guided walk-through provides steps to fix problems with Windows Updates for Windows 8.1 and 7, such as taking a long time to scan, or error codes while installing updates.

For help with Windows Update issues in Windows 10, see Troubleshoot problems updating Windows 10 instead.

A common cause of errors is inadequate drive space. If you need help freeing up drive space, see Tips to free up drive space on your PC.

Common error codes

The steps in this guided walk-through should help with all Windows Update errors and other issues— you don’t need to search for the specific error to solve it. As an example, here are some commonly seen error codes: 0x0xc1900223223; 0x80240034; 0x8007000E, 0x80242006​, 0x80244018​, 0x80D02002​, 0x80246017​, 0x80240438​, 0x80070070​, 0x8007000D​, 0x80246008​, 0x80096004​, 0x80070020.
The steps provided here should help fix any errors that come up during the Windows Update process.

How does it work?

We’ll begin by asking you questions about the Windows version you’re using and the issue you’re experiencing. Next, we’ll take you through a series of troubleshooting steps that are specific to your situation. At the end of each step, you’ll be asked “Did this resolve the issue?” If it’s resolved, select Yes, and you’re done! If it isn’t resolved, select No and continue with the guided walk-through.

Fix Windows Update errors by using the DISM or System Update Readiness tool

Original product version: В Windows 10, version 1809 and later versions, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
Original KB number: В 947821

Symptom

Windows updates and service packs may fail to install if there are corruption errors. For example, an update might not install if a system file is damaged. The DISM or System Update Readiness tool may help you to fix some Windows corruption errors.

This article is intended for Support agents and IT professionals. If you are home users and looking for more information about fixing Windows update errors, see Fix Windows Update errors.

Resolution for Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Windows Server 2012 R2

To resolve this problem, use the inbox Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool. Then, install the Windows update or service pack again.

Open an elevated command prompt. To do this, open Start menu or Start screen, type Command Prompt, right-select Command Prompt, and then select Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or select Allow.

Type the following command, and then press Enter. It may take several minutes for the command operation to be completed.

When you run this command, DISM uses Windows Update to provide the files that are required to fix corruptions. However, if your Windows Update client is already broken, use a running Windows installation as the repair source, or use a Windows side-by-side folder from a network share or from a removable media, such as the Windows DVD, as the source of the files. To do this, run the following command instead:

Replace the C:\RepairSource\Windows placeholder with the location of your repair source. For more information about using the DISM tool to repair Windows, reference Repair a Windows Image.

Type the sfc /scannow command and press Enter. It may take several minutes for the command operation to be completed.

Close the command prompt, and then run Windows Update again.

DISM creates a log file (%windir%/Logs/CBS/CBS.log) that captures any issues that the tool found or fixed. %windir% is the folder in which Windows is installed. For example, the %windir% folder is C:\Windows.

Resolution for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

To resolve this problem, use the System Update Readiness tool. Then, install the Windows update or service pack again.

Download the System Update Readiness tool.

select the download link in the following table that corresponds to the version of Windows that is running on your computer. For more information about how to find the version of Windows that you installed, see Find out if your computer is running the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows.

This tool is updated regularly, we recommend that you always download the latest version. This tool is not available in every supported language. Check the link below to see if it is available in your language.

Operating system	Download link
x86-based (32-bit) versions of Windows 7 SP1	Download the package now.
x64-based (64-bit) versions of Windows 7 SP1	Download the package now.
x64-based (64-bit) versions of Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1	Download the package now.
Itanium-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1	Download the package now.

Install and run the tool.

Select Download on the Download Center webpage, then do one of the following:

• To install the tool immediately, select Open or Run, and then follow the instructions on your screen.
• To install the tool later, select Save, and then download the installation file to your computer. When you’re ready to install the tool, double-select the file.

In the Windows Update Standalone Installer dialog box, select Yes.

When the tool is being installed, it automatically runs. Although it typically takes less than 15 minutes to run, it might take much longer on some computers. Even if the progress bar seems to stop, the scan is still running, so don’t select Cancel.

When you see Installation complete, select Close.

Reinstall the update or service pack you were trying to install previously.

To manually fix corruption errors that the tool detects but can’t be fixed, see How to fix errors that are found in the CheckSUR log file.

Resolution — Download the package from Microsoft Update Catalog directly

You can also try to directly download the update package from Microsoft Update Catalog, and then install the update package manually.

For example, you may have problems when you try to install updates from Windows Update. In this situation, you can download the update package and try to install the update manually. To do this, follow these steps:

Open Microsoft Update Catalog in Internet Explorer.

In the search box, input the update number that you want to download. In this example, input 3006137. Then, select Search.

Find the update that applies to your operating system appropriately in the search results, and then select Add to add the update to your basket.

Select view basket to open your basket.

Select Download to download the update in your basket.

Select Browse to choose a location for the update you are downloading, and then select Continue.

Select Close after the download process is done. Then, you can find a folder that contains the update package in the location that you specified.

Open the folder, and then double-select the update package to install the update.

If the Windows update or service pack installed successfully, you are finished. If the problem is not fixed, or if System Update Readiness Tool cannot find the cause, contact us for more help.

Description of the common corruption errors

The following table lists the possible error code with Windows Update for your reference:

Code	Error	Description
0x80070002	ERROR_FILE_NOT_FOUND	The system cannot find the file specified.
0x8007000D	ERROR_INVALID_DATA	The data is invalid.
0x800F081F	CBS_E_SOURCE_MISSING	The source for the package or file not found.
0x80073712	ERROR_SXS_COMPONENT_STORE_CORRUPT	The component store is in an inconsistent state.
0x800736CC	ERROR_SXS_FILE_HASH_MISMATCH	A component’s file does not match the verification information present in the component manifest.
0x800705B9	ERROR_XML_PARSE_ERROR	Unable to parse the requested XML data.
0x80070246	ERROR_ILLEGAL_CHARACTER	An invalid character was encountered.
0x8007370D	ERROR_SXS_IDENTITY_PARSE_ERROR	An identity string is malformed.
0x8007370B	ERROR_SXS_INVALID_IDENTITY_ATTRIBUTE_NAME	The name of an attribute in an identity is not within the valid range.
0x8007370A	ERROR_SXS_INVALID_IDENTITY_ATTRIBUTE_VALUE	The value of an attribute in an identity is not within the valid range.
0x80070057	ERROR_INVALID_PARAMETER	The parameter is incorrect.
0x800B0100	TRUST_E_NOSIGNATURE	No signature was present in the subject.
0x80092003	CRYPT_E_FILE_ERROR	An error occurred while Windows Update reads or writes to a file.
0x800B0101	CERT_E_EXPIRED	A required certificate is not within its validity period when verifying against the current system clock or the time stamp in the signed file.
0x8007371B	ERROR_SXS_TRANSACTION_CLOSURE_INCOMPLETE	One or more required members of the transaction are not present.
0x80070490	ERROR_NOT_FOUND	Windows could not search for new updates.
0x800f0984	PSFX_E_MATCHING_BINARY_MISSING	Matching component directory exist but binary missing
0x800f0986	PSFX_E_APPLY_FORWARD_DELTA_FAILED	Applying forward delta failed
0x800f0982	PSFX_E_MATCHING_COMPONENT_NOT_FOUND	Can’t identify matching component for hydration

What does the System Update Readiness tool do

Verify the integrity of resources

The System Update Readiness tool verifies the integrity of the following resources:

• Files that are located in the following directories:
  • %SYSTEMROOT%\Servicing\Packages
  • %SYSTEMROOT%\WinSxS\Manifests
• Registry data that is located under the following registry subkeys:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Components
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Schema
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Component Based Servicing

This list may be updated at any time.

When the System Update Readiness tool detects incorrect manifests, Cabinets, or registry data, it may replace the incorrect data with a corrected version.

Logging

The System Update Readiness tool creates a log file that captures any issues that the tool found or fixed. The log file is located here:

How to fix errors that are found in the CheckSUR log file

To manually fix corruption errors that the System Update Readiness tool detects but can’t fix, follow these steps:

%SYSTEMROOT% is an environment variable that saves the folder in which Windows is installed. For example, generally the %SYSTEMROOT% folder is C:\Windows.

Identify the packages that the tool can’t fix. For example, you may find the following in the log file:

In this case, the package that is corrupted is KB958690.

Copy the package (.msu) to the %SYSTEMROOT%\CheckSUR\packages directory. By default, this directory doesn’t exist and you need to create the directory.

FIX: Windows 10 Update Service is Missing (Solved)

Last updated on November 11th, 2020

This tutorial contains step by step instructions to resolve the ‘Windows Update Service is missing’ issue on Windows 10. When the ‘Windows Update’ service is missing from the Services list (services.msc), the following error occurs when you try to check/install updates: «There were some problems installing updates, but we «ll try again later» with one of the following error codes: 0x80070006, 0x80080005, or 0x80070424.

How to FIX: Windows Update Service Not Listed in services.msc – Error 0x80070006 or 0x80070424 in Windows 10.

Method 1. Scan your computer for viruses and malware.

Method 2. Restore Windows Update Service in Registry.

Method 3. FIX Windows corruption errors with DISM & SFC tools.

Method 4. Repair Windows 10 with an in-place Upgrade.

Method 1. Scan your computer for viruses and malware.

Important: Before following the steps below, make sure that your computer is 100% clean from harmful programs like rootkits, malware or viruses. To accomplish this task, follow the steps from this Quick Malware Scan and Removal Guide, and then try to check for updates again. If the problem persists, then continue below.

Method 2. Restore Windows Update Service in Registry.

The main cause of the absence of the Windows Update Service from the list of Windows 10 services, is the lack (or the destruction) of the «Windows Update» registry key (wuauserv). To restore or repair the ‘wuauserv’ service registry key, follow the instructions below:

1. Open Registry Editor. To do that:

a. Simultaneously press the Windows + R keys to open run command box.
b. Type regedit and press Enter.

3. At the left pane, navigate to the following registry location and expand the «Services» key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services4. Under the «Services» key, if you see the «wuauserv» registry key: *

a. Right click on it and select Export to backup the key for safety reasons. *

* Note: if the «wuauserv» key is missing then skip to step-5.

b. Save the Key to your Desktop with name «Win10UpdateOld.reg»

c. Then right click again on the «wuauserv» key and click Delete.

5. Close the Registry Editor.

6. Open Notepad application. To do that:

a. Simultaneously press the Windows + R keys to open run command box.
b. Type notepad and press Enter.

7. Select and copy/paste to notepad the below text (in bold letters):

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wuauserv]
«DependOnService»=hex(7):72,00,70,00,63,00,73,00,73,00,00,00,00,00
«Description»=»@%systemroot%\\system32\\wuaueng.dll,-106»
«DisplayName»=»@%systemroot%\\system32\\wuaueng.dll,-105»
«ErrorControl»=dword:00000001
«FailureActions»=hex:80,51,01,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,03,00,00,00,14,00,00,\
00,01,00,00,00,60,ea,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00
«ImagePath»=hex(2):25,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,72,00,6f,00,6f,00,\
74,00,25,00,5c,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,73,\
00,76,00,63,00,68,00,6f,00,73,00,74,00,2e,00,65,00,78,00,65,00,20,00,2d,00,\
6b,00,20,00,6e,00,65,00,74,00,73,00,76,00,63,00,73,00,20,00,2d,00,70,00,00,\
00
«ObjectName»=»LocalSystem»
«RequiredPrivileges»=hex(7):53,00,65,00,41,00,75,00,64,00,69,00,74,00,50,00,72,\
00,69,00,76,00,69,00,6c,00,65,00,67,00,65,00,00,00,53,00,65,00,43,00,72,00,\
65,00,61,00,74,00,65,00,47,00,6c,00,6f,00,62,00,61,00,6c,00,50,00,72,00,69,\
00,76,00,69,00,6c,00,65,00,67,00,65,00,00,00,53,00,65,00,43,00,72,00,65,00,\
61,00,74,00,65,00,50,00,61,00,67,00,65,00,46,00,69,00,6c,00,65,00,50,00,72,\
00,69,00,76,00,69,00,6c,00,65,00,67,00,65,00,00,00,53,00,65,00,54,00,63,00,\
62,00,50,00,72,00,69,00,76,00,69,00,6c,00,65,00,67,00,65,00,00,00,53,00,65,\
00,41,00,73,00,73,00,69,00,67,00,6e,00,50,00,72,00,69,00,6d,00,61,00,72,00,\
79,00,54,00,6f,00,6b,00,65,00,6e,00,50,00,72,00,69,00,76,00,69,00,6c,00,65,\
00,67,00,65,00,00,00,53,00,65,00,49,00,6d,00,70,00,65,00,72,00,73,00,6f,00,\
6e,00,61,00,74,00,65,00,50,00,72,00,69,00,76,00,69,00,6c,00,65,00,67,00,65,\
00,00,00,53,00,65,00,49,00,6e,00,63,00,72,00,65,00,61,00,73,00,65,00,51,00,\
75,00,6f,00,74,00,61,00,50,00,72,00,69,00,76,00,69,00,6c,00,65,00,67,00,65,\
00,00,00,53,00,65,00,53,00,68,00,75,00,74,00,64,00,6f,00,77,00,6e,00,50,00,\
72,00,69,00,76,00,69,00,6c,00,65,00,67,00,65,00,00,00,53,00,65,00,44,00,65,\
00,62,00,75,00,67,00,50,00,72,00,69,00,76,00,69,00,6c,00,65,00,67,00,65,00,\
00,00,53,00,65,00,42,00,61,00,63,00,6b,00,75,00,70,00,50,00,72,00,69,00,76,\
00,69,00,6c,00,65,00,67,00,65,00,00,00,53,00,65,00,52,00,65,00,73,00,74,00,\
6f,00,72,00,65,00,50,00,72,00,69,00,76,00,69,00,6c,00,65,00,67,00,65,00,00,\
00,53,00,65,00,53,00,65,00,63,00,75,00,72,00,69,00,74,00,79,00,50,00,72,00,\
69,00,76,00,69,00,6c,00,65,00,67,00,65,00,00,00,53,00,65,00,54,00,61,00,6b,\
00,65,00,4f,00,77,00,6e,00,65,00,72,00,73,00,68,00,69,00,70,00,50,00,72,00,\
69,00,76,00,69,00,6c,00,65,00,67,00,65,00,00,00,53,00,65,00,4c,00,6f,00,61,\
00,64,00,44,00,72,00,69,00,76,00,65,00,72,00,50,00,72,00,69,00,76,00,69,00,\
6c,00,65,00,67,00,65,00,00,00,53,00,65,00,4d,00,61,00,6e,00,61,00,67,00,65,\
00,56,00,6f,00,6c,00,75,00,6d,00,65,00,50,00,72,00,69,00,76,00,69,00,6c,00,\
65,00,67,00,65,00,00,00,00,00
«ServiceSidType»=dword:00000001
«Start»=dword:00000003
«SvcHostSplitDisable»=dword:00000001
«SvcMemHardLimitInMB»=dword:000000f6
«SvcMemMidLimitInMB»=dword:000000a7
«SvcMemSoftLimitInMB»=dword:00000058
«Type»=dword:00000020

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wuauserv\Parameters]
«ServiceDll»=hex(2):25,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,72,00,6f,00,6f,\
00,74,00,25,00,5c,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,\
77,00,75,00,61,00,75,00,65,00,6e,00,67,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,00,00,00
«ServiceDllUnloadOnStop»=dword:00000001
«ServiceMain»=»WUServiceMain»

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wuauserv\Security]
«Security»=hex:01,00,14,80,78,00,00,00,84,00,00,00,14,00,00,00,30,00,00,00,02,\
00,1c,00,01,00,00,00,02,80,14,00,ff,00,0f,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,01,00,00,\
00,00,02,00,48,00,03,00,00,00,00,00,14,00,9d,00,02,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,\
05,0b,00,00,00,00,00,18,00,ff,01,0f,00,01,02,00,00,00,00,00,05,20,00,00,00,\
20,02,00,00,00,00,14,00,ff,01,0f,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,05,12,00,00,00,01,\
01,00,00,00,00,00,05,12,00,00,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,05,12,00,00,00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wuauserv\TriggerInfo\0]
«Type»=dword:00000005
«Action»=dword:00000001
«Guid»=hex:e6,ca,9f,65,db,5b,a9,4d,b1,ff,ca,2a,17,8d,46,e0

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wuauserv\TriggerInfo\1]
«Type»=dword:00000005
«Action»=dword:00000001
«Guid»=hex:c8,46,fb,54,89,f0,4c,46,b1,fd,59,d1,b6,2c,3b,50

8. Then click File > Save as and save the file at your Desktop with name: «Win10UpdateFix.reg«.

9. Close Notepad.

10. Now double click at «Win10UpdateFix.reg» file and click Yes at UAC warning message.

11. Click Yes again to add the information to the registry.

12. Finally click OK at the information message.

13. Restart your computer.
14. After restart, proceed to check and install updates. The problem should be resolved. *

* Notes:
1. If the Windows Update problem is solved, then delete the .reg file(s) from you desktop and continue your work.
2. If the you still have problems then continue to the next method.

Method 3. FIX Windows corruption errors with DISM & SFC tools.

The next method fix the «Windows Update Service Missing» problem in Windows 10, is to repair the corrupted system files.

1. Open command prompt as administrator. To do that:

a. In the Search box type: cmd or command prompt
b. Right click on the command prompt (result) and select Run as Administrator.

2. At the command prompt window, type the following command & press Enter:

Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /Restorehealth

3. Be patient until DISM repairs component store. When the operation is completed, (you should be informed that the component store corruption was repaired), give this command and press Enter:

4. When SFC scan is completed, restart your computer.
5. Try to update your system again.

Method 4. Repair Windows 10 with an in-place Upgrade.

Another method that usually works, to fix Windows 10 update problems, is to perform a Windows 10 Repair-Upgrade, by using the Media Creation tool to create an ISO or USB Windows 10 install media. For that task follow the detailed instructions on this article: How to repair Windows 10.

That’s it! Which method worked for you?
Let me know if this guide has helped you by leaving your comment about your experience. Please like and share this guide to help others.

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40 Comments

Papa G
April 11, 2021 @ 7:17 pm

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March 1, 2021 @ 8:17 pm

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Josh
February 18, 2021 @ 8:47 am

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Kyle
February 10, 2021 @ 8:23 pm

Method 2 worked for me. Thank you so much, my PC has not been updated in over a year because Windows Update wouldn’t work, and now I can get up-to-date.

cami
February 9, 2021 @ 7:14 pm

i’ve been struggling since at least november with my windows not updating method 2 finally worked for me thank you so so much

NP
January 26, 2021 @ 8:04 am

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Repulsar
January 24, 2021 @ 2:41 pm

Hello guys, regarding the method 2 and the copy paste on the note pad part, do I have to also copy this line: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 ?

lakonst
January 25, 2021 @ 11:14 am

Yes, you have to copy/paste all the text in BOLD letters.

Jay
January 23, 2021 @ 1:44 am

Solution 2, wokrs, thank you so much!

UniqueSNOW
December 31, 2020 @ 7:39 pm

It’s showing me access denied in DISM scan…

lakonst
January 4, 2021 @ 10:27 am

Run the DISM command as Administrator.

Jimmy
December 12, 2020 @ 5:13 am

Works well for the second method, thank you so much.

thankyou
December 10, 2020 @ 7:39 am

THANK YOU SO MUCH. Method was the only solution that worked for me.

Antoine
December 7, 2020 @ 6:53 pm

I had 0x80080005 since october 2020, and couldn’t find any solution on the net… Almost ready to reset my windows, but the solution 2 worked just perfectly !
So grateful !! *.*

Jace
November 19, 2020 @ 5:28 pm

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November 19, 2020 @ 2:32 am

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Ali Bayati
November 16, 2020 @ 3:58 pm

First tried method 3, it didn’t worked for me but then method 4 worked like a charm 🙂 Thanks

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November 15, 2020 @ 7:03 pm

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Finally I landed up here and just in next 15 mins I could update my Windows 10!
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November 12, 2020 @ 1:24 pm

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bisa
November 14, 2020 @ 3:15 pm

is copying in method 2 includes «Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00»?

lakonst
November 15, 2020 @ 11:50 am

Yes. It includes all the text in bold letters.

Joel
November 4, 2020 @ 1:18 am

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October 5, 2020 @ 9:16 pm

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RM
October 2, 2020 @ 5:30 pm

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September 23, 2020 @ 7:40 am

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Ionut
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jj
May 17, 2020 @ 11:32 am

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the scans and everything never worked.

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February 16, 2020 @ 8:18 am

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Mike
February 9, 2020 @ 5:46 pm

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Patrick
January 21, 2020 @ 1:08 am

You are a god among men. Method 2 fixed my problem. Every other solutions about fixing the wuauserv registry file was a complete hassle. Thank you so much!