Windows 11 Windows Update is not working

Anonymous
2022-02-06T22:56:05+00:00

Hi, any fix different that a clean install or is the only way of fixing the problem??, I already tried rebooting the service, erasing temporal folder, CMD also

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update

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  1. John DeV 152.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-02-06T23:30:01+00:00

    Hello LeoRocca,

    Good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

    Please try the following methods below.

    **Make sure Windows Update and Background Intelligent Transfer services are available and running.

    Press Windows key+R to open Run then type: services.msc

    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

    **Reset Windows Update Components

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/24742-reset...

    **Please try to run SFC and DISM to check for any system errors and corrupted files.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/usi...

    After that, restart your computer

    If the issue still persists, Please try performing an In-place Upgrade. It will definitely help in resolving update errors. Performing this can repair broken operating system files while your personal files, settings and installed applications will not be removed.

    https://www.elevenforum.com/t/repair-install-wi...

    Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

    Standard Disclaimer: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-02-07T00:38:06+00:00

    Hello LeoRocca,

    Good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

    Please try the following methods below.

    **Make sure Windows Update and Background Intelligent Transfer services are available and running.

    Press Windows key+R to open Run then type: services.msc
    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

    **Reset Windows Update Components
    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/24742-reset...

    **Please try to run SFC and DISM to check for any system errors and corrupted files.
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/usi...
    After that, restart your computer

    If the issue still persists, Please try performing an In-place Upgrade. It will definitely help in resolving update errors. Performing this can repair broken operating system files while your personal files, settings and installed applications will not be removed.
    https://www.elevenforum.com/t/repair-install-wi...

    Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV
    Independent Advisor

    Standard Disclaimer: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

    Hi, good day, I'd really appreciate your help thanks :) the problem is fixed performing an In-place Upgrade

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