Repair Windows Update

Recently, I encountered an issue with Windows Update and Automatic Updates. To fix it automatically, you can use a lightweight tool called Rizone's Internet Recovery Kit. This tool can also attempt to repair SSL/HTTPS/Cryptography issues, which may affect secure website access like banking or PayPal.

Repairing Windows Update using Internet Recovery Kit

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1. Download Rizone's Internet Recovery Kit and extract the contents to your PC.
2. Run IntRec.exe and follow the on-screen instructions to attempt repair.

Other Methods to Repair Windows Update

If the tool does not fully resolve the issue, there are other methods to repair Windows Update manually.

Basic Troubleshooting

1. Restart your computer. Often, a simple reboot fixes update issues.
2. Check your internet connection to ensure updates can download.

Run Windows Troubleshooter

1. Windows 10/11:
   • Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
   • Select Additional troubleshooters (Windows 10) or Other troubleshooters (Windows 11).
   • Click Windows Update and Run the troubleshooter.
2. Windows 7/8:
   • Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Troubleshoot common computer problems.
   • Click Fix problems with Windows Update.

Clear Windows Update Cache

1. Stop Windows Update Services:
   • Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
   • Type net stop wuauserv and press Enter.
   • Then type net stop bits and press Enter.
2. Delete the SoftwareDistribution folder:
   • Navigate to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution.
   • Delete all files and folders inside.
3. Restart Windows Update Services:
   • Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
   • Type net start wuauserv and press Enter.
   • Then type net start bits and press Enter.

Run SFC and DISM

1. Run System File Checker (SFC):
   • Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
   • Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
   • Wait for the scan to complete and follow any prompts.
2. Run Deployment Imaging Service and Management Tool (DISM):
   • Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
   • Type DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth and press Enter.
   • If no issues, type DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth.
   • If issues are found, type DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth.

Reset Windows Update Components

1. Create a Batch File:
   • Open Notepad and paste the following:

     net stop bits
     net stop wuauserv
     net stop appidsvc
     net stop cryptsvc
     Del "%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr*.dat"
     Del "%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr*.dat"
     Ren %Systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.bak
     Ren %Systemroot%\System32\catroot2 catroot2.bak
     net start bits
     net start wuauserv
     net start appidsvc
     net start cryptsvc
     

   • Save the file as ResetWUC.bat.
   • Right-click the file and choose Run as administrator.

Check for Malware

• Run a full system scan with Windows Defender or another trusted antivirus to ensure malware is not blocking updates.

Manually Install Windows Updates

1. Visit the Microsoft Update Catalog.
2. Search for the specific update you need.
3. Download and install it manually.

Advanced Troubleshooting

1. System Restore:
   • Go to Control Panel > Recovery > Open System Restore.
   • Restore your system to a point when updates were working.
2. Repair Windows Installation:
   • Create bootable Windows media using the Media Creation Tool.
   • Boot from it and select repair options.
3. Contact Microsoft Support if the issue persists.

Following these steps should resolve most Windows Update issues on your system.