Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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So you've tried to fix Windows Update, but it just won't work. Even my earlier solution didn't work... Never fear! There is a way to essentially 'reinstall' Windows Update that should work. But first, there's one other step you should take to make sure this never happens again...

Goodies from the vid:

- Malwarebytes cybersecurity: malwarebytes.com
- Command prompt goodness:
dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
sfc /scannow
- Registry entry to delete:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wuauserv
- Registry import file:
scottiestech.info/download/WindowsUpdateFix.reg
- My video 'Windows won't update? Fix it fast!':
youtube.com/watch?v=BPHnOM3Tnp0
- My article 'How to fix Windows Update errors, including in Windows 10':
scottiestech.info/2015/12/13/how-to-fix-windows-update-errors-including-in-windows-10
- My video: Windows Updates broke your PC? NO PROBLEM!
youtube.com/watch?v=-NqdDXlDIXU

More techie tips: scottiestech.info