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. Stop the update services by typing these commands one by one (hit Enter after each): net stop wuauserv net stop cryptSvc net stop bits net stop msiserver Rename the software folders to clear the cache: ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old Restart the services: net start wuauserv net start cryptSvc net start bits net start msiserver Close the window and try checking for updates again. 3. Repair System Files (SFC and DISM) Corruption in core system files can block the Update client from functioning. In the

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Corrupted temporary files in the update folder often block new installations. You can clear these manually: Press , type services.msc , and hit Enter. Locate Windows Update , right-click it, and select Stop . Repair System Files (SFC and DISM) Corruption in

: Sometimes installing the latest standalone Servicing Stack Update from the Microsoft Update Catalog resolves the version mismatch. Locate Windows Update , right-click it, and select Stop