How to Fix Windows Update Error 0x800b0110? 10 Easy Ways

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5 User-friendly Ways to Fix Windows Update Error 0x800b0110

Let’s begin troubleshooting with some easy solutions. These are user-friendly and anyone with less technical knowledge can easily implement these using the instructions provided.

Solution 1. Utilize Windows Update Troubleshooter to Fix The Update Error

The Windows Update Troubleshooter, a native tool, automatically identifies and resolves common Windows Update issues. Follow these steps:

• Open the “Settings” app by pressing ‘Win + I’.
• Go to “Update & Security”.
• Now, press “Troubleshoot” in the left sidebar.
• Click “Additional troubleshooters and select “Windows Update”.
• Click “Run the troubleshooter”.

• If any issues are found, follow the on-screen instructions to troubleshoot.

Solution 2. Ensure Windows Essential Services are Running

Windows Update relies on several background services to function properly. Ensuring these services are running can help resolve the error.

• Press ‘Win + R’, type “services.msc”, and press ‘Enter’.

• Locate the following services: “Windows Update“, “Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)“, “Windows Installer Services” and “Cryptographic Services“.
• Right-click each service one by one.
• If they are already running, select “Restart”.

• If they are not running double click on it (or right click + Properties), choose “Automatic” option from the dropdown menu and press “Start”.

Solution 3. Perform a Disk Cleanup

Disk Cleanup can remove temporary files and free up space, which might be causing the update error.

• Press ‘Win + S’ and type “Disk Cleanup” and open it.

• Select your system drive (usually C:).
• Check all the boxes for the files you want to delete, including “Windows Update Cleanup”.

• Click “OK”, then “Delete Files”.

Solution 4. Turn Off Third-Party Security Software (for a short time)

Sometimes, third-party antivirus or security software can interfere with Windows Update. Temporarily disabling them can help. To prevent this interference, you can temporarily disable these security features. Follow these steps to do so:

• Open your antivirus or firewall software.
• Temporarily disable real-time protection, firewall, or any feature that actively scans for threats.

• Restart your computer.
• Re-enable the antivirus or firewall once you have completed the troubleshooting steps.

Solution 5. Use SFC & DISM Commands to Fix Corrupted Files

The System File Checker (SFC) and Deployment Imaging Service and Management Tool (DISM) can automatically repair the corrupted files in the system.

• Press ‘Win + X ‘and choose “Command Prompt (Admin)” or “Windows PowerShell (Admin)”.
• Type sfc /scannow and hit ‘Enter’. Wait for the process to complete.

• After SFC, type DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and press ‘Enter’.

• Restart your computer.

5 Advanced Ways to Resolve Update Error 0x800b0110

If our provided easy solutions still didn’t fix the problem, we encourage you to try the advanced solutions provided below. They’re a bit more suitable for tech-savvy users, but if you follow our instructions, you should be fine!

Adv Solution 1. Install the Problematic Update Manually

If an update is failing through the automatic process, manually downloading and installing it can bypass the error.

• Start by visiting the Microsoft Update Catalog.
• Search for the specific update using its “KB number”.
• Download the appropriate version for your system.

• Run the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.
• Restart your PC to apply changes.

Adv Solution 2. Reset Windows Update Components

Resetting Windows Update components can fix issues related to corrupted update files or services. Here’s how you can do it:

• Open “Command Prompt” as an administrator.

• Type the following commands, pressing ‘Enter’ after each to stop Windows Update-related services:
  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

Note: If your Windows installation is on a drive other than C, replace ‘C’ with the correct drive letter. 

• Type the following commands, pressing ‘Enter’ after each to restart Windows Update-related services:
  net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver

• Restart your device.

Adv Solution 3. Use Media Creation Tool for Upgrading Windows

The Media Creation Tool can update your system to the latest version or repair a corrupted Windows installation.

• Download the “Media Creation Tool” from the official Microsoft website Windows 10 / Windows 11.

• Run the tool, agree to terms whenever prompted, and select “Upgrade this PC now”.

• Follow the on-screen instructions and choose your preferred choices to complete the process.

Adv Solution 4. Perform Windows System Reset

Resetting Windows can fix issues by returning the system to its default state while allowing you to keep your files.

• Open the “Settings” app.
• Go to “Update & Security” > click “Recovery”.
• Under “Reset this PC”, click “Get Started”.

• Choose to keep your files and follow the on-screen instructions.

Adv Solution 5. Reinstall Whole Windows OS (last solution)

Reinstalling Windows ensures a fresh copy of the operating system, which can resolve persistent issues. Users recommend this method for resolving the error. Follow the below steps:

• Save your data to an external storage device or cloud storage.
• Visit the Microsoft website on a working PC and download the “Media Creation Tool”.

• Open the tool, accept the license terms, and select “Create Installation Media”.
• Select language, edition, and architecture, then choose USB flash drive.

• Follow the prompts to create the installation media and select “Finish”.
• Insert the installation media into your PC.
• Open “File Explorer”, double-click “setup.exe” from the installation media, and select “Yes” to allow changes.

• Choose what to keep (personal files and apps, personal files only, or nothing) and click “Next”.
• Select “Install” to start the reinstallation. Your PC will restart several times during the process.

Parting Words

That’s it! We’ve outlined all the solutions that can help you fix Windows update error 0x800b0110.
By following these steps, you can effectively resolve the issue.
Start with the easy solutions, and if those don’t work, proceed to the advanced ones.
We hope this guide has been helpful in your troubleshooting efforts.

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Good luck!