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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  3. Ramesh 181.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-11-14T18:48:01+00:00

    Ramesh. I completed the task you said. And the drivers config is no longer corrupted. But now I am getting a new Install Error for windows updates. Its Install error - 0x80070103. So at first it was the 0x800703f1, but now it has changed to the 0x80070103 now. Any ideas?

    UPDATE*******

    IT WORKS NOW, RAMAESH YOU ARE A FREAKING LEGEND, A GOD AMONGST MEN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. THE NEW DRIVER FILE YOU SENT ME FIXED AND THE WINDOWS UPDATE COMPLETED. NOW EVERYTHING WORKS.

    You're most welcome, Tyler. Glad to have helped.

    Regards,

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  4. Ramesh 181.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-11-14T18:47:39+00:00

    Hello Ramesh, I have the same problem with Windows update. I ran the "reg load HKLM\COMPONENTS c:\windows\system32\config\components" query and received the response " The configuration registry database is corrupt" response. The other query responded with "The operation completed successfully".

    Based on this thread is sounds like there is a problem with the drivers file, can you help?

    Hi Vance,

    The components hive is corrupt. Please share the file "c:\windows\system32\config\components".

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-11-14T18:39:33+00:00

    Hello Ramesh, I have the same problem with Windows update. I ran the "reg load HKLM\COMPONENTS c:\windows\system32\config\components" query and received the response " The configuration registry database is corrupt" response. The other query responded with "The operation completed successfully".

    Based on this thread is sounds like there is a problem with the drivers file, can you help?

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