If you have not been able to fix the Windows update failure problem 10/8/7 and you are looking for a unique but genuine solution, then WuReset.zip might be the best solution for you. This tool is released by Microsoft and is completely free. This tool combines too many fixes and optimizes your PC to the highest level. Regardless of what your PC has corrupt registry issues or missing DLL file issues, takes care of all errors.
Here, in this article, I will explain what WuReset.zip does and how to use it. But before using this tool, you need to download it from the Microsoft website. Go to the next page to download this tool.
https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/Reset-Windows-Update-Tool-402a3eef
It is a directly executable tool and it is not necessary to install it. When you start this tool, you will see the following warnings:
While it is tested and tends to work, we are not responsible for the use of this tool.
This tool is provided without warranty. Any damage caused is your own responsibility.
It means that if something goes wrong, Microsoft will not take responsibility. Then, to avoid any critical situation, you must first create a system restore point.
Here is the detailed guide to create a system restore point.
How to use the WuReset.zip tool to troubleshoot Windows update problems
Paso 1: Download this tool and extract it. Then select your Operating system architecture (32 bits o 64 bits) Y right click on them. Please select Execute as an administrator.
Paso 2: You will be asked choose language. Pay in 0 for English and press Enter.
Paso 3: On the next screen you will see the warning that if something goes wrong, then it is your responsibility. Do not worry. Pay in Y and press Pay in.
Paso 4: Here you will see the list of jobs that this tool can perform on your PC.
1. Open system protection – Opens system properties windows that allow you to create a system restore point or a system restore to undo unwanted system changes.
2. Reset Windows Update components – Reset Windows Update components. It is a very useful option if you have problems with Windows Update. If Windows updates fail or end with an error, you must reset Windows Update components.
3. Delete temporary files in Windows. – Delete all temporary files and junk files from PC. No side effects of using this tool.
4. Open Internet Explorer options. – Open Internet Explorer settings
5. Run chkdsk on the Windows partition. – chkdsk is short for Check Disk Utility. Checks disk space for file system integrity and fixes logical file system errors.
6. Run the System File Checker tool. – Also known as SFC.exe. This tool scans the system files and repairs the missing or corrupted system files.
7. Scans the image for component store damage. – Fix corruption in the component store. If the component store has some corrupted or damaged files, it is almost impossible to run Windows Update without errors. This option starts the Deployment Image Servicing and Management Tool (DISM.exe).
8. Check if the image has been marked as corrupted. – Check whether the downloaded update file is corrupted or not.
9. Perform repair operations automatically – Run the DISM command / ResotreHealth to repair problems.
10. Clean replaced components – Clean up the Windows Component Store.
11. Delete incorrect registry values. – Delete incorrect registry entries, incomplete, missing or damaged.
12. Repair / reset winsock settings – Winsock is a short form of Windows Socket. It is very useful to reset Winsock when you have a problem internet connection or the update fails due to inconsistent internet connection.
13. Check for Windows updates – Check for the latest Windows updates.
14. Explore other local solutions – Opens troubleshooting windows to fix other local problems.
15. Explore other solutions online – Connects you to the Microsoft support website to find the solution to your problems.
16. Restart your PC – Restart your PC.
In this article, I have explained the whole WuReset.zip option with a screenshot. This little tool is very useful and can be used by people who do not have deep technical knowledge. However, if it fails, you can use another alternative advanced system repair tool.
