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. Anonymous
    2024-12-12T05:35:53+00:00

    I'm sorry I've just seen you help a ton of people with this issue and I need help with this issue.
    C:\Windows\System32>reg load HKLM\COMPONENTS c:\windows\system32\config\components

    ERROR: The configuration registry database is corrupt.

    Here is my COMPONENTS
    New folder (2)
    I saw that you posted normal COMPONENTS file earlier but if I click on the link it doesn't exist and I don't really know how I would fix this so if I could get your help that'd be wonderful!

    It'd be amazing if I could get your help!
    Thanks!

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  2. Ramesh 181.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-12-12T05:42:53+00:00

    Hi there,

    The link is inaccessible, probably due to server issues.

    Please try some other service, like Google Drive or WeTranfer.com

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-12-12T20:37:29+00:00

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  4. Ramesh 181.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-12-13T02:08:16+00:00

    Hi Gavin,

    Please do the following:

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

    See if you can install updates or run DISM now.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-12-13T02:16:56+00:00

    I ran the test thing and it says
    C:\Windows\System32>reg load HKLM\COMPONENTS c:\windows\system32\config\components

    The operation completed successfully.
    And I'm trying the update right now. Thank you for your help!

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