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
    2025-02-27T07:03:59+00:00

    Thank you sir

    I solved the problem with the file you sent me.

    I wish you a happy day.

    You're welcome :)

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-02-27T07:00:01+00:00

    친절함에 정말 감사드립니다.

    링크를 올립니다.

    DRIVERS.zip

    @ 인태리나 :

    다음을 수행하세요.

    • "C:\Windows\System32\Config" 폴더를 엽니다.
    • 위 폴더에서 " DRIVERS "를 " DRIVERS.OLD " 로 이름을 바꾸세요.
    • D ownload  DRIVERS (인태리나).zip
    • " DRIVERS " 파일을 압축 해제하여 바탕 화면에 추출합니다.
    • 바탕 화면에서 " DRIVERS "를 "C:\Windows\System32\Config"로 이동합니다.
    • Windows를 다시 시작합니다.

    지금 업데이트를 설치할 수 있는지 확인해 보세요.

    Thank you sir

    I solved the problem with the file you sent me.

    I wish you a happy day.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-02-27T06:27:24+00:00

    Thank you very much for your kindness.

    I'm posting the link.

    DRIVERS.zip

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  5. Ramesh 181.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-02-27T06:03:58+00:00

    Hello, I'm in a difficult situation with the same symptoms. It confirms that the driver registry database is corrupted.

    Would it be possible to get some help?

    Sure. Share your Drivers hive.

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