How to Repair Windows Update Components: Step-by-Step Guide

On Windows 10, Windows Update automatically updates crucial system files, installed apps, and drivers.
However, some users report that Windows update components do not install automatically, and this prompts them to manually repair Windows update components.
If you are also troubled by the Windows update components issue, here are some troubleshooting tips to help you resolve the Windows update components issue:
1. Disable Windows Update Troubleshooting Features 2. Update Windows Components 3. Make Sure Windows Is Updated 4. Install/Update Drivers 5. Reset Windows Update Components 6. Change File Access Permission 7. Disable Windows Update Troubleshooting Features ### Why is my Windows update not working? There can be multiple reasons your Windows update is not working. However, the most common reasons for this issue is that your Windows update components have been damaged.
Also, some Windows updates may run into errors, resulting in Windows update not working issues.

Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

  1. Go to Start > type Troubleshooting, and click on Troubleshooting
  2. Select Windows Update
  3. Scroll down to Windows Update Components
    Scroll down to Windows Update Components
  4. Select Run the troubleshooter
  5. It will take about 10 minutes
  6. Restart your computer

Rollback Windows updates

  1. Press Windows + I to launch the Settings app, and select Update & Security.
  2. Click on the Recovery tab, and click on the Get started button under Recovery options.
    Click on the Recovery tab, and click on the Get started button under Recovery options.
  3. Now, select Go back to an earlier build.
  4. Click the Check for updates button to check for updates.
  5. Next, click the Roll back button.
  6. Finally, click Restart now.
    Finally, click Restart now.

Repair Windows Update Components

  1. Open the Run dialog box by pressing the Windows key + R hotkey.
  2. Type the sfc/scannow command in the Open text box.
    Type the sfc/scannow command in the Open text box.
  3. Press the OK button to run the Command prompt.
  4. Then type the /scannow command in the Command prompt window.
  5. The Command prompt window might display a yellow sfc scan progress indicator.
  6. Wait until the sfc/scannow command finishes running.
    Wait until the sfc/scannow command finishes running.
  7. Close the Command prompt window if it displays a prompt asking for confirmation.
  8. Then open the Command prompt window again.
  9. Type the sfc/scannow command in the Open text box.
    Type the sfc/scannow command in the Open text box.
  10. Press the Enter key.
    Press the Enter key.

Run SFC and DISM scans

  1. Press the Windows key + S, type cmd, and click on Run as administrator under Command prompt.
  2. Next, type the sfc/scannow command, and press the Return key.
  3. The SFC scan will now start. The process might take a while to complete.
    The SFC scan will now start. The process might take a while to complete.
  4. The scan result might also show a list of files that need to be repaired.
  5. Now, type the DISM.
  6. The DISM tool will now scan the PC for corrupted components.
  7. This process will also take a while to complete.
    This process will also take a while to complete.
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