Windows Server 2019 Can't Perform Windows Update

Question

I have a server that can't apply Windows Updates. After updates are attempted, I found Event ID 20 with error code 0x800703F1. sfc /scannow and chkdsk come back clean dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth completes successfully How do I get this error code resolved so that I can apply Windows update?

Answer 1

Hi,

Can you try the steps listed here manually update and fix the issue via the commands - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/deployment/additional-resources-for-windows-update#how-do-i-reset-windows-update-components

Hope this helps. JS

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Answer 2

Hello The error code 0x800703F1 usually indicates that the configuration registry database is corrupt. Here are some steps you can take to resolve this issue:   Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter: Press Win + I keys simultaneously to open Windows Settings. Choose System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters. Locate the Windows Update troubleshooter and click its Run button.   Reset Windows Update Components: Press Win + R to open Run, then type: services.msc and press Enter to open Services app. Double-click Background Intelligent Transfer Service. If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK. If the status is Running, right click then select Restart. Double-click Windows Update. If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK. If the status is Running, right click then select Restart.   Check the SCHEMA.DAT file: Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\SMI\Store\Machine and copy the SCHEMA.DAT file to your desktop. Right-click on this file on your desktop and select Send To > Compressed (zipped) folder. This will create a file named SCHEMA.ZIP on your desktop. Replace the SCHEMA.DAT file.   Run setupdiag.