Reset Windows Update

1. Reset Windows Update components: This includes stopping the Windows Update service, clearing the Windows Update cache, and then restarting the service.

There are a few steps involved in resetting Windows Update components. Here's a guide on how to do it:

• Stop Windows Update Services:

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptSvc

net stop bits

net stop msiserver

• Rename the SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 folders:

Ren C:\\Windows\\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

Ren C:\\Windows\\System32\\catroot2 Catroot2.old

• Restart Windows Update Services:

net start wuauserv

net start cryptSvc

net start bits

net start msiserver

You should run these commands in the Command Prompt or PowerShell with administrator privileges. After you run these commands, restart your computer.

2. Try to repair the system:

• Search for CMD in the start menu, find 'Command Prompt' and select 'Run as administrator'.

• Enter the following commands one at a time, making sure to run the next command after the previous one has completed.

     DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

     SFC /Scannow

• After the scan is complete, you can check the scan information to see if any problems were detected and fixed.

3. Perform an in-place upgrade: Let’s try performing an in-place install or in-place upgrade which will refresh your Windows files and operating system without removing files or applications. That being said, we always recommend that if you have important data, you should back it up before making large system changes. If you want to back up your data first, please do so. Once you are done backing up, you can follow the steps in the following guides: How to run In-place upgrade in Windows 11 - Microsoft Community