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Windows update error Ox8007008
Error update 0x8007008
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Anonymous
2022-12-24T10:22:12+00:00 -
Kapil Arya 37,801 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2022-12-24T06:35:04+00:00 Hello,
Please run Windows Update troubleshooter from Settings app > Update & security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters. See if it works.
If that doesn't work, try this:
Open administrative Command Prompt and type following commands one-by-one followed by Enter key.
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 Command Prompt and see if Windows Updates works then.
Let us know if this helps!
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John DeV 164.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2022-12-23T22:18:30+00:00 Hello Ralph_69,
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.
**Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
Press Start then click Settings (Gear icon)
Select Update and Security > Troubleshoot
Select Additional troubleshooters
Under Get Up and Running, select Windows Update
Run the troubleshooter
**Make sure Windows Update and Background Intelligent Transfer services are available and running.
Click Start, type services.msc in the Start Search text area, and then click services.msc in the programs list. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.
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
**Please try to run DISM to check for any system errors and corrupted files.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/usi...
After that, restart your computer
**Reset Windows Update Components
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/24742-reset...
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.
Few things to check on the PC
**Unplug all external peripherals except for the Mouse, Keyboard, and LAN cable before starting
**Disable or uninstall any 3rd party Anti-Virus program to prevent it from interfering with the upgrade
Download the media creation tool (Click Download tool now) and save it to your computer.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...
Open the tool and select Upgrade this PC now.
Make sure to select Keep personal files and apps.
It might take some time to install Windows 10. Your computer will restart a few times, make sure you don’t turn off your PC
Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.
Kind regards,
John DeV
Independent Advisor
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