Fixing windows update components must be repaired windows 10: Step-by-Step Guide

Users report that these components cannot be repaired when they try to update Windows.
If these components cannot be repaired, Windows won’t update, and users won’t get the latest updates, including Windows 10 updates.

• The Windows update components must be repaired error can be caused by a faulty update.
• Make sure you download the latest and most stable update for your PC.
• A dedicated tool can help you fix corrupted files on your system, and we strongly recommend it.

Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

1. Click on Start, type Troubleshoot, and select Troubleshoot from the menu.
2. Select Windows Update from the Troubleshoot tab and click on Run the troubleshooter.
   
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the troubleshooter.

Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

1. Press the Windows key + I and select the Update & Security option.
2. Select Troubleshoot from the left pane.
   
3. Next, click on Additional troubleshooters from the right pane, and select Windows Update from the listed troubleshooters.
4. Click the Run the troubleshooter button.
5. Follow the instructions to complete the troubleshooter.

Run the Windows Update Command prompt

1. Press the Windows key + X hotkey.
2. Select Command prompt (Admin) to open an elevated Command prompt window.
   
3. Enter this command line in the prompt: wuauclt.exe/detectnow
4. Then press the Return key.
5. Restart Windows after Windows update component repair.

Repair Windows Update components

1. Press Windows key + X and choose Command prompt (Admin) or Powershell (Admin).
2. When Command prompt or PowerShell starts, enter the following command and hit Enter: DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
3. Wait for the process to finish (it can take a while).

Run Microsoft’s Fixit

1. Click the Download button.
2. Select the Run option on the Fixit window that opens.
   
3. Click Yes on the User Account Control window.
4. Click the Next button.
5. Click Yes on the confirmation prompt.
6. Select the Install button.
7. Then click the Finish button.
   
8. Restart Windows after repairing the Windows Update Components.