Windows update failed (Install error 0x800703f1)

Anonymous
2024-07-12T04:52:04+00:00

So ive had this problem for a long time now.. Windows update will not install and my firewall will not turn on (grayed out). I did a scan in the CMD and it says there is missing or corrupted files. I tried to do a ton of fixes on it an nothing is working. Also my firewall says "update your firewall settings but when i try to click on the use recommended setting its shoots me another error code (0x8007045b). I have a feeling that those 2 problems are connected can anyone help me?

Note: Ive also tried these in the powershell but that didnt work either.

net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
Ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver

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  1. Ramesh 181.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-03-11T12:48:22+00:00

    @MikePage4:

    Please find → drivers (MikePage4).zip

    For other users reading this thread:

    You can fix the COMPONENTShive using this tool.

    https://www.sysnative.com/forums/threads/how-to-check-your-components-registry-hive-for-corruption.35379/

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  2. Ramesh 181.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-02-27T06:32:45+00:00

    Thank you very much for your kindness.

    I'm posting the link.

    DRIVERS.zip

    @인태리나:

    Please do the following:

    • Open the folder "C:\Windows\System32\Config"
    • In the above folder, rename "DRIVERS" to "DRIVERS.OLD"
    • Download DRIVERS (인태리나).zip
    • Unzip and extract the file "DRIVERS" to the desktop.
    • Move "DRIVERS" from your desktop to "C:\Windows\System32\Config".
    • Restart Windows.

    See if you can install updates now.

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  3. Ramesh 181.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-02-01T02:50:12+00:00

    Hi Ramesh, I have the same issue with my drivers as others

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jU8R6pdIPNt7gaWE4sQKXSH2q946zdAk/view?usp=sharing Many thanks for the help

    @micketd:

    Download DRIVERS (micket).zip

    Unzip the archive. Copy DRIVERS to c:\windows\system32\config\

    Overwrite the target file when prompted.

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  4. Ramesh 181.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-01-27T13:46:53+00:00

    Hello sir ramesh! I've been having this problem for 2 years now and I just couldn't update my windows. I am wondering if you could fix my components file? It's the corrupted one and the drivers file seems fine

    Here's the link: components.zip

    Thank you!

    Hi JOohnsiras,

    Run ComponentsScanner and allow it to fix the Components hive.

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  5. Ramesh 181.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-01-19T03:41:34+00:00

    COMPONENTS.zip

    Thanks in advance

    Hi Bob,

    Run ComponentsScanner and allow it to fix the hive. It won't work for the Drivers hive, though.

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