The update error 0x800700c1 occurs when your system downloads the required update files but fails to install them. There is likely corrupted data in the update files, or the Windows services that help in this installation are not running.
However, this issue is easy to manage. Troubleshooting Windows Update or resetting the Update Components will fix this issue in most cases. Worst case, you’ll have to reset your PC or make a clean install, which is still not that bad of a solution.
What Causes Error 0x800700c1
Here are some of the causes for your system failing to install update files:
How to Solve Error 0x800700c1
The first thing you can do is to reboot your PC. If you have a habit of hibernating your PC instead of a proper shutdown, your system won’t apply any installed updates. It can possibly cause many update errors. So, properly restart or shut down and turn on your PC.
Also, verify to check yourinternet connectionas any connectivity issues may also cause this error.
Then, move on to the solutions below if the issue remains unresolved.
Windows Update Troubleshooter
Windows includes an Update Troubleshooter that checks and fixes most update errors. It is better to launch this feature before trying any advanced solutions. Here’s how you can use this Troubleshooter to fix update errors:
If the Troubleshooter from your system fails to solve this issue, you can try out thisWindows Update Troubleshooterfor Windows 10.
Repair System File Corruption
You can solve many system issues, including update errors, by simply repairing system file corruption. Please use the System File Checker (SFC) and the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) for this task. Follow the directions below to do so:
Finally, reboot your PC and check if the error persists. If it does, try running these commands in safe mode. To boot your PC in safe mode,
Then, follow the above steps to run DISM and SFC.
Reset Windows Update Components
This is the most common solution for several Windows Update errors. In this method, we perform the following processes:
Here’s the step-by-step method to execute these processes:
For more information, please browse through theMicrosoft documentationfor resetting Windows Update components.
Scan for Malware
A few malware programs exist that prevent the system from accessing update services. We recommend using reliable antivirus programs and enabling real-time protection to prevent such issues.
Please scan your computer if you encounter this error. The method differs between different antivirus software. It’s also best to enable cloud-based protection on your antivirus programs.
To scan your computer with the Virus & Threat Protection,
Temporarily Disable Third-Party Antivirus & Firewall
You can try temporarily disabling any third-party antivirus or firewall when you encounter this error. Some antivirus programs may stop installing updates if they falsely recognize them as threats to your system.
Install Update With Media Creation
Microsoft regularly updates the Windows installation media, so you may use this to install the updates on your PC manually. This method may also repair your system, thereby, fixing any precious errors.
You can also use the Windows Update Assistant as an alternative way to install updates. However, it might not fix the update error.
To install the update with media creation,
Perform System Restore
System Restore allows you to revert to a previously created restore point. Any errors encountered after the restore point will likely be resolved after performing a system restore.
Follow the steps below to perform a system restore:
Reset Your PC
If you don’t have an appropriate restore point or all previous methods prove ineffective, the last option is toreset your OS.
We recommend you backup all your necessary files before resetting your PC. Follow these instructions to perform a system reset:
It’s best to delete your old partition and perform a clean install of Windows if the error still reoccurs.
Related Questions
Running SFC Displayed Windows Resource Protection Could Not Perform the Requested Operation.
This error occurs due to problems with Windows Module Installer. We have adedicated articlethat tackles this issue. Please visit it to resolve the issue.
There may also be cases when Windows Resource Protection found problems with integrity of system files but couldn’t fix them. We also have a detailed article on this particular issue:Windows Resource Protection Found Corrupt Files.
