

Method 1: Running the Windows Update troubleshooterīefore we pursue other repair strategies that are capable of fixing this error code, let’s see if your Windows version is not capable of fixing the issue automatically.

But in some rare circumstances, you might need to reset every OS component in order to fix it (via clean install or repair install)

In this particular case, the only viable repair strategy is to use DISM or System File Checker Scan capable of dealing with corrupted system files.

In this case, you will be able to fix the issue by uninstalling the overprotective suite and reverting back to the native firewall. Comodo firewall is most commonly reported for being responsible by affected users (but there might be others). Overprotective AV suite – As it turns out, there are certain firewall suites that might end up blocking the connection between the end-user computer and the WU server.This can either be done by using the automated WU agent or by deploying a series of commands in an elevated CMD prompt. If certain components become stuck in a limbo state, the only viable fix is to reset every WU component so that you eliminate the possibility of a paralyzed component. Corrupted WU component – In more serious cases, this error code might occur due to a persisting WU bug that will not go away conventionally.In situations like this one, the best approach is to run the Windows Update troubleshooter (a utility capable of identifying most inconsistencies and applying the correct repair strategy automatically). Glitched Windows Update instance – The most common cause that will trigger this error code is when one or more WU components become stuck in a limbo state.
