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Windows Update: Something went wrong. Try to reopen Settings later

Anonymous
2024-03-02T14:59:03+00:00

When I was trying to run a program it kept on crashing and I decided to check for updates in the settings app only to find out that it is having an error which reads: Something went wrong. Try to reopen Settings later. Now I'm wondering what to do to try and fix this issue I'm having.

Here's an image of the error I'm getting

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-03-02T19:54:21+00:00

    First method: Troubleshooting couldn't identify the problem
    Second method: -Ran DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth in elevated cmd but source files couldn't be found

    -Ran sfc /scannow in elevated cmd found corrupt files but couldn't repair them

    -Ran findstr /c:"[SR]" %windir%\Logs\CBS\CBS.log >"%userprofile%\Desktop\sfcdetails.txt" and found which file is missing and it is the usosvc.dll file

    -Found a genuine copy of the file

    -Followed the steps to change the old file to the good one but at the end it says that I don't have access to move it, I tried to move it with elevated cmd as the guide says but it still says I don't have permission

    Third method: I really didn't want to reinstall windows and I'm trying to find another way around it so this method would be my last pick if anything else doesn't work.

    Could you suggest me any other methods please

    Thanks

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-03-02T17:23:01+00:00

    Hi, I'm Elise, and I'd be happy to help with your issue.

    Could you try the update troubleshooter using these instructions:

    https://support.microsoft.com/windows/19bc41ca-...

    If this doesn't work, I would next recommend using the SFC tool to try and repair the issue.

    For steps on how to use this tool, please see here:

    https://support.microsoft.com/topic/79aa86cb-ca...

    If this still doesn’t resolve the issue then try a repair upgrade using these instructions:

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

    Please let me know if you need any further assistance.

    Kind Regards,

    Elise

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-07-17T13:52:32+00:00
    1. So I found the solution I used back then and its this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am-NnM0AnvQ
    2. If u get a problem saying u dont have access "Error 5" look at this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do-zKaLPb8g
    3. In the second video the file name in registry is gonna be called "UsoSvc" but when u try to do that Its gonna say "Error Editing Value. Cannot edit Start:" so ur gonna do this: https://youtu.be/TKEIvzMedl0?si=x5bGg3Cemf4YF1On
    4. restart ur pc and UR DONE
    5. well for some people ur not done because when u go to windows update and press check for updates it says "There were some problems installin updates, 0x80070005" u have to do this:

    "Hello EttoreFilippi,

    The error 0x80070005 occurs when the system or user lacks the required files or permissions to change settings at the time of the Windows update.

    Here is some troubleshooting that might fix this problem.

    Solution 1
    Check if doesn't have any corrupt files on the windows.
    1-Right-Click on Start then click on Windows Powershell (admin)
    2- Type these commands.
    sfc /scannow (and press Enter)
    Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth (and press Enter)
    Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth (and press Enter)

    3- The DISM tool will report whether the image is healthy, repairable, or non-repairable. If the image is repairable, you can use the /RestoreHealth (Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth) argument to repair the image.

    Solution 2
    It might be that something went wrong with the update files itself. Clearing the folder where all of the
    update files are stored will force Windows Update to download fresh files.
    Here how to clear update database cache, reset windows update components to the default setup.

    1-Press Windows + R, type services.msc and ok to open windows services.
    2-Scroll down and look for windows update service.
    3-Right-click on it and select stop.
    4-Also, do the same with BITs (Background Intelligent Transfer Service) and Superfetch (superfetch now called sysmain) right-click and select stop.
    5-Now Go to the following location C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download.
    6-Delete everything inside the download folder, but do not delete the folder itself.
    To do so, press CTRL + A to select everything and then press Delete to remove the files.
    Again open windows services and restart the services (windows update, BITS) which you previously stopped.
    7-Reboot and try again

    Solution 3
    Reinstall the Microsoft Store.
    1-Right click on Start.
    2-Click on Windows PowerShell(admin)
    3-Type:
    Get-AppXPackage -allusers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} and press ENTER.
    4-Reboot your pc and try open the Microsoft Store.

    Solution 4
    If none of the procedures fix the problem, you can perform the repair upgrade using the Media Creation tool, this procedure will repair all Windows files.
    1-Download the media creation tool.
    https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=691209
    2-Run the tool and select 'Upgrade this pc now'
    3-Select the option 'Keep all my files and apps'
    4-Then click to update."

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-03-02T20:19:59+00:00

    The third method, doesn’t actually reinstall Windows. You still keep all of your files and apps, it’s basically just replaces all of the Windows components

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