Windows 11 22H2 Windows Update failed

2023-07-20T01:40:37.95+00:00

After the computer is upgraded from Windows 10 to WIndows 11 22H2, the monthly system hotfix update cannot be performed normally, and the same situation also occurs after a new installation of Windows 11 22H2.

After testing in various ways; if it is found that the system is updated, execute the "Windows Update" troubleshooting first. If a Windows Update problem is detected, it will be displayed to correct the problem.

Then restart the system, log in to the system and directly execute the "Windows Update" action, and the system can be updated normally!

Installing Windows 11 21H2 on the same computer can update the hotfix normally.

How to fix the problem that Windows 11 22H2 cannot directly execute Windows Update (not a case, all computers with 22H2 installed in the company have this situation!!!)User's image

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  1. S.Sengupta 19,741 Reputation points MVP
    2023-07-20T02:22:27.7666667+00:00

    Open Command Prompt as Admin and type the following commands one by one and press Enter after each:

    net stop wuauserv

    net stop cryptSvc

    net stop bits

    net stop msiserver

    ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

    ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old

    net start wuauserv

    net start cryptSvc

    net start bits

    net start msiserver

    Close the Command Prompt and try running Windows Update again.

    Check Windows Update Logs: If the issue persists, you can check the Windows Update logs for more specific error messages. The logs are located in the "C:\Windows\Logs\WindowsUpdate" folder.

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  2. 2023-07-20T05:32:43.4966667+00:00

    Hi S.Sengupta,

    thank you for your reply!

    The solution provided was the first one I used to deal with the problem, but it didn't fix the Windows update problem.

    In fact, all the solutions that can be found on the Internet have been tried, but none of them can solve the Windows 11 22H2 Windows update problem.

    By chance, I found that the method of posting can temporarily update the system hotfix. But after updating for a period of time, the same problem of not being able to update still appeared, so I posted a post on the forum to ask for help.

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  3. 2023-07-20T05:33:19.4833333+00:00

    Hi S.Sengupta,

    thank you for your reply!

    The solution provided was the first one I used to deal with the problem, but it didn't fix the Windows update problem.

    In fact, all the solutions that can be found on the Internet have been tried, but none of them can solve the Windows 11 22H2 Windows update problem.

    By chance, I found that the method of posting can temporarily update the system hotfix. But after updating for a period of time, the same problem of not being able to update still appeared, so I posted a post on the forum to ask for help.


  4. Kapil Arya 8,246 Reputation points MVP
    2023-07-23T08:19:36.1266667+00:00

    Hello,

    Try to reset Windows Update:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEIvZydHwIk

    Let us know if this helps!


  5. Fajis PK 0 Reputation points
    2023-07-23T10:46:34.41+00:00

    Hi

    Please check your

    storage space

    Antivirus block


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