Windows Update Not Running Error Code C80003FE

Question

As the title states I am having problems with Windows 7 64 bit SP1.  My explorer is crashing and windows is no longer able to update and displays the erroc code: C80003FE.  I have run Microsofts FixIt with no success and it stating that it could not fix the problem.  Thanks for the help!

Answer 1

Hi Mike,

I have understood that your windows explorer is crashing and you get an error message C80003FE while installing windows update.

I want to know Which updates fail to install ?

Try the following methods in order to fix the issue.

Method 1: Update troubleshooter

Run the windows update troubleshooter and attempt to install the updates

Open the Windows Update troubleshooter ****http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Open-the-Windows-Update-troubleshooter

Method 2: Clean Boot

If he still has issues, put the computer in a clean boot and attempt to install the updates

How to perform a clean boot to troubleshoot a problem in Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

Note: Refer "How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot" under more information to reset the computer to start as normal after troubleshooting.

[Note]: After troubleshooting, refer to this section ‘How to reset the computer to start as usual after clean boot troubleshooting’.

Method 3:

For further troubleshooting you can refer to this link:

Unable to install updates in Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2509997/en-us

Try to follow the steps mentioned above and revert back to us with results.

Thank you