Skip to main content

Fix Windows Update Problems Using "Automatic Reset Script"

Fix Windows Update Problems Using "Automatic Reset Script"

download
Almost all Windows users are aware of the built-in “Windows Update” program or service which keeps Windows updated by downloading and installing latest updates, service packs, drivers and hotfixes released by Microsoft.
But sometimes users face various problems related to Windows Update such as not being able to download or install updates, getting random error messages, not being able to search for new updates, etc. These kind of issues can occur when Windows Update database or components are corrupted, one or more services related to Windows Update are not running, etc.
Today in this article, we are going to share a simple batch script which can help you in fixing various kind of issues related to Windows Update. This script can be used in all Windows versions.
This batch script simply resets Windows Update components such as system folders (catroot2, SoftwareDistribution, etc) and services (Background Intelligent Transfer Service, Cryptographic Services and Windows Update or Automatic Updates Service) to troubleshoot the issue.
A big thanks to our reader “DTM” for sharing the commands which we have used in this batch script. He shared these commands in our following exclusive topic:
Although he shared the commands to fix Windows 8.1 update installation problem, but these commands will work in other Windows Update related issues as well.
If you are also facing any problem related to Windows Update in any Windows version, check out following simple steps to fix it:
STEP 1:
First of all you need to create the batch script. Open Notepad and paste following code in it:
@ECHO OFF
echo Simple Script to Reset / Clear Windows Update
echo.
PAUSE
echo.
attrib -h -r -s %windir%\system32\catroot2
attrib -h -r -s %windir%\system32\catroot2\*.*
net stop wuauserv
net stop CryptSvc
net stop BITS
ren %windir%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.old
ren %windir%\SoftwareDistribution sold.old
ren “%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\application data\Microsoft\Network\downloader” downloader.old
net Start BITS
net start CryptSvc
net start wuauserv
echo.
echo Task completed successfully…
echo.
PAUSE
Now save the file with the name “WUReset.bat” (including quotes).
copy it and run…..
STEP 2:
Now run the batch script. Right-click on the .bat file and select “Run as Administrator” option. It’ll take a few seconds in executing the commands.
That’s it. Restart your computer and now you should be able to download and install all updates using Windows Update without any problem.
Posted by Nagesh ;)

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

How to remove the WannaCry & Wana Decryptor Ransomware.

How to remove the WannaCry & Wana Decryptor Ransomware Table of Contents 1 Who is this guide for? 2 What is WannaCry, WannaCryptor, WNCRY, or Wana Decryptor? 3 How to remove the WannaCry and Wana Decryptor Ransomware 4 Is it possible to recover WNCRY files that have been encrypted by WannaCry for Free? 5 How to Protect yourself from the WannaCry or Wana Decryptor Ransomware. Who is this guide for? If a user is infected with the WanaCrypt0r/Wana Decryptor Ransomware then it is important that they remove it immediately. This is because even if you are not going to pay the ransom, while the ransomware is running it will continue to encrypt new files as they are created. This guide will guide victims on how they can remove the WannaCry and Wana Decryptor 2.0 infection from their computer. This guide, though, will not allow you to decrypt your files for free. This is currently impossible. I will provide steps that you can use to possibly recover files (slim chanc

Top 10 Secret Tricks in Google.

In This Cool Video i will be Telling you Google Most secret Tricks in Top 10.. Telugu Click this Link if the video is not Working. https://youtu.be/tX7X-OsP6Hs Posted by Nagesh ;)

Top 10 Free Instagram Hacker App For iPhone and Android.

Top 10 Free Instagram Hacker App For iPhone and Android Posted by Nagesh ;) Instagram is no doubt one of the most used apps when it comes to uploading and sharing pictures with your friends and families. However, as much as you may like to use Instagram, the fact remains that anyone can access your account with or without your consent. How is this possible you may ask? The answer lies in the Instagram hacker app. Yes!! You heard right. An Instagram hacker app is a type of an app that works by retrieving passwords and other login details from a target account. As it stands, since Instagram is available on both the Android and iOS platforms, these apps can be found on this platforms as well. These Instagram hack apps are efficient when it comes to hacking passwords, so it's best to be guaranteed that they will hack your IG account in a matter of minutes. Part 1: 5 Free Instagram Hacker App For iPhone Part 2: 5 Free Instagram Hacker App For Android Part 3: Using