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

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update

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  1. Ramesh 181.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-01-15T05:56:34+00:00

    Hi Ramesh,

    I have the same problem, could you help me ?

    Thanks!!

    https://1drv.ms/u/s!Au-KG5A83651giukyBEkGsxbwJea?e=P0KkcT

    @M Del:

    Here you go → COMPONENTS.zip

    Unzip and copy the file to C:\Windows\System32\Config\

    Overwrite the target file when prompted.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-01-15T19:37:57+00:00

    Hi,

    Same issue here. I hope you can help. https://1drv.ms/u/s!AmhhpZKF4Cd-hDxGRZpkniYkxikC?e=idWMAk

    c:\windows\system32\config\components -> DAMAGED

    c:\windows\system32\config\drivers -> OK

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-01-15T20:40:23+00:00

    Hello Ramesh, I ran into the same issue with corrupt drivers and was wondering if i could share the file with you so that you could forward me the DRIVERS.zip download. It seems to be unavailable for download now. Thank you!

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-01-15T22:36:00+00:00

    drivers.zip here are my drivers. Running the command you initially gave to King_iii, the command prompt said there were corrupt drivers. When you get a chance could you please provide me with the correct driverzip I can download and override my old driver files with? Thank you!

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  5. Ramesh 181.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-01-15T23:34:41+00:00

    Hi,

    Same issue here. I hope you can help. https://1drv.ms/u/s!AmhhpZKF4Cd-hDxGRZpkniYkxikC?e=idWMAk

    c:\windows\system32\config\components -> DAMAGED

    c:\windows\system32\config\drivers -> OK

    @H H_303

    Here you go → COMPONENTS (H H_303).zip

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