Reset Windows Update Tool will reset Windows Update Agent settings to its default. This tool may help you to fix most issues related to Windows Update. This update reset tool is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and XP.

How Does Reset Windows Update Tool works?

This tool fixes Windows update issues by performing the functions mentioned below.

  • Stop these services related to Windows update.
    • bits – Background Intelligent Transfer
    • wuauserv – Windows Update Service
    • appidsvc – Application Identity Services
    • cryptsvc – Cryptographic Services
  • Terminate wuauclt.exe process- Windows Update AutoUpdate Client
  • Delete qmgr*.dat files in these folders.
    • “%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\”
    • “%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\”
  • Delete these bak files in these locations
    • “%SYSTEMROOT%\winsxs\pending.xml.bak”
    • “%SYSTEMROOT%\SoftwareDistribution.bak”
    • “%SYSTEMROOT%\system32\Catroot2.bak”
    • “%SYSTEMROOT%\WindowsUpdate.log.bak”
  • Takes ownership and rename these files/folders
    • “%SYSTEMROOT%\winsxs\pending.xml” to pending.xml.bak
    • “%SYSTEMROOT%\SoftwareDistribution” to SoftwareDistribution.bak
    • “%SYSTEMROOT%\system32\Catroot2” to Catroot2.bak
    • “%SYSTEMROOT%\WindowsUpdate.log” to WindowsUpdate.log.bak
  • Reset the BITS service and the Windows Update service to the default security descriptor
  • Reregister the BITS files and the Windows Update files.
  • Resets winsock and winhttp proxy
  • Reset these services to start automatically
    • sc.exe config wuauserv start= auto
    • sc.exe config bits start= delayed-auto
    • sc.exe config cryptsvc start= auto
    • sc.exe config TrustedInstaller start= demand
    • sc.exe config DcomLaunch start= auto
  • Start Windows Update Services
    • net start bits
    • net start wuauserv
    • net start appidsvc
    • net start cryptsvc
    • net start DcomLaunch

Reset Windows Update Agent Script

This script will help you to reset Windows Update settings. Just copy-paste the script to a notepad and save it with .cmd extension. (For eg: WinUpdateReset.cmd). Execute it with elevated user privilege/Administrator.

:: ==================================================================================
:: NAME:	Reset Windows Update Tool.
:: DESCRIPTION:	This script reset the Windows Update Components.
:: AUTHOR:	Manuel Gil.
:: VERSION:	10.5.3.7
:: WEBSITE:	http://wureset.com
:: ==================================================================================


:: Set console.
:: void mode();
:: /************************************************************************************/
:mode
	echo off
	title Reset Windows Update Tool.
	mode con cols=80 lines=34
	color 17
	cls

	goto getValues
goto :eof
:: /************************************************************************************/


:: Print Top Text.
::		@param - text = the text to print (%*).
:: void print(string text);
:: /*************************************************************************************/
:print
	cls
	echo.
	echo.%name% [Version: %version%]
	echo.Reset Windows Update Tool.
	echo.
	echo.%*
	echo.
goto :eof
:: /*************************************************************************************/


:: Add Value in the Registry.
::		@param - key = the key or entry to be added (%~1).
::				value = the value to be added under the selected key (%~2).
::				type = the type for the registry entry (%~3).
::				data = the data for the new registry entry (%~4).
:: void addReg(string key, string value, string type, string data);
:: /*************************************************************************************/
:addReg
	reg add "%~1" /v "%~2" /t "%~3" /d "%~4" /f
goto :eof
:: /*************************************************************************************/


:: Load the system values.
:: void getValues();
:: /************************************************************************************/
:getValues
	for /f "tokens=4-5 delims=[] " %%a in ('ver') do set version=%%a%%b
	for %%a in (%version%) do set version=%%a

	if %version% EQU 5.1.2600 (
		:: Name: "Microsoft Windows XP"
		set name=Microsoft Windows XP
		:: Family: Windows 5
		set family=5
		:: Compatibility: Yes
		set allow=Yes
	) else if %version% EQU 5.2.3790 (
		:: Name: "Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition"
		set name=Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
		:: Family: Windows 5
		set family=5
		:: Compatibility: Yes
		set allow=Yes
	) else if %version% EQU 6.0.6000 (
		:: Name: "Microsoft Windows Vista"
		set name=Microsoft Windows Vista
		:: Family: Windows 6
		set family=6
		:: Compatibility: Yes
		set allow=Yes
	) else if %version% EQU 6.0.6001 (
		:: Name: "Microsoft Windows Vista SP1"
		set name=Microsoft Windows Vista SP1
		:: Family: Windows 6
		set family=6
		:: Compatibility: Yes
		set allow=Yes
	) else if %version% EQU 6.0.6002 (
		:: Name: "Microsoft Windows Vista SP2"
		set name=Microsoft Windows Vista SP2
		:: Family: Windows 6
		set family=6
		:: Compatibility: Yes
		set allow=Yes
	) else if %version% EQU 6.1.7600 (
		:: Name: "Microsoft Windows 7"
		set name=Microsoft Windows 7
		:: Family: Windows 7
		set family=7
		:: Compatibility: Yes
		set allow=Yes
	) else if %version% EQU 6.1.7601 (
		:: Name: "Microsoft Windows 7 SP1"
		set name=Microsoft Windows 7 SP1
		:: Family: Windows 7
		set family=7
		:: Compatibility: Yes
		set allow=Yes
	) else if %version% EQU 6.2.9200 (
		:: Name: "Microsoft Windows 8"
		set name=Microsoft Windows 8
		:: Family: Windows 8
		set family=8
		:: Compatibility: Yes
		set allow=Yes
	) else if %version% EQU 6.3.9200 (
		:: Name: "Microsoft Windows 8.1"
		set name=Microsoft Windows 8.1
		:: Family: Windows 8
		set family=8
		:: Compatibility: Yes
		set allow=Yes
	) else if %version% EQU 6.3.9600 (
		:: Name: "Microsoft Windows 8.1 Update 1"
		set name=Microsoft Windows 8.1 Update 1
		:: Family: Windows 8
		set family=8
		:: Compatibility: Yes
		set allow=Yes
	) else (
		ver | find "10.0." > nul
		if %errorlevel% EQU 0 (
			:: Name: "Microsoft Windows 10"
			set name=Microsoft Windows 10
			:: Family: Windows 10
			set family=10
			:: Compatibility: Yes
			set allow=Yes
		) else (
			:: Name: "Unknown"
			set name=Unknown
			:: Compatibility: No
			set allow=No
		)
	)

	call :print %name% detected . . .

	if %allow% EQU Yes goto permission

	call :print Sorry, this Operative System is not compatible with this tool.

	echo.    An error occurred while attempting to verify your system.
	echo.    Can this using a business or test version.
	echo.
	echo.    if not, verify that your system has the correct security fix.
				   
	echo.

	echo.Press any key to continue . . .
	pause>nul
goto :eof
:: /************************************************************************************/


:: Checking for Administrator elevation.
:: void permission();
:: /************************************************************************************/
:permission
	openfiles>nul 2>&1

	if %errorlevel% EQU 0 goto terms

	call :print Checking for Administrator elevation.

	echo.    You are not running as Administrator.
	echo.    This tool cannot do it's job without elevation.
	echo.
	echo.    You need run this tool as Administrator.
	echo.

	echo.Press any key to continue . . .
	pause>nul
goto :eof
:: /************************************************************************************/


:: Terms.
:: void terms();
:: /*************************************************************************************/
:terms
	call :print Terms and Conditions of Use.

	echo.    The methods inside this tool modify files and registry settings.
	echo.    While you are tested and tend to work, We not take responsibility for
	echo.    the use of this tool.
	echo.
	echo.    This tool is provided without warranty. Any damage caused is your
	echo.    own responsibility.
	echo.
	echo.    As well, batch files are almost always flagged by anti-virus, feel free
	echo.    to review the code if you're unsure.
	echo.

	choice /c YN /n /m "Do you want to continue with this process? (Y/N) "
	if %errorlevel% EQU 1 (
		goto menu
	) else if %errorlevel% EQU 2 (
		goto close
	) else if %errorlevel% EQU 9009 (
		echo.
		echo.An unexpected error has occurred.
		echo.
		echo.Press any key to continue . . .
		pause>nul
		goto menu
	)
goto :eof
:: /*************************************************************************************/


:: Menu of tool.
:: void menu();
:: /*************************************************************************************/
:menu
	call :print This tool reset the Windows Update Components.

	echo.    1. Opens the system protection.
	echo.    2. Resets the Windows Update Components.
	echo.    3. Deletes the temporary files in Windows.
	echo.    4. Opens the Internet Explorer options.
	echo.    5. Runs Chkdsk on the Windows partition.
	echo.    6. Runs the System File Checker tool.
	echo.    7. Scans the image for component store corruption.
	echo.    8. Checks whether the image has been flagged as corrupted.
	echo.    9. Performs repair operations automatically.
	echo.    10. Cleans up the superseded components.
	echo.    11. Deletes any incorrect registry values.
	echo.    12. Repairs/Resets Winsock settings.
	echo.    13. Forces Group Policy Update.
	echo.    14. Searches Windows updates.
	echo.    15. Runs SetupDiag (Require .NET Framework 4.6).
	echo.    16. Explores other local solutions.
	echo.    17. Explores other online solutions.
	echo.    18. Downloads the Diagnostic Tools.
	echo.    19. Restarts your PC.
	echo.
	echo.                                            ?. Help.    0. Close.
	echo.

	set /p option=Select an option: 

	if %option% EQU 0 (
		goto close
	) else if %option% EQU 1 (
		call :sysProtection
	) else if %option% EQU 2 (
		call :components
	) else if %option% EQU 3 (
		call :temp
	) else if %option% EQU 4 (
		call :iOptions
	) else if %option% EQU 5 (
		call :chkdsk
	) else if %option% EQU 6 (
		call :sfc
	) else if %option% EQU 7 (
		call :dism1
	) else if %option% EQU 8 (
		call :dism2
	) else if %option% EQU 9 (
		call :dism3
	) else if %option% EQU 10 (
		call :dism4
	) else if %option% EQU 11 (
		call :regedit
	) else if %option% EQU 12 (
		call :winsock
	) else if %option% EQU 13 (
		call :gpupdate
	) else if %option% EQU 14 (
		call :updates
	) else if %option% EQU 15 (
		call :setupDiag
	) else if %option% EQU 16 (
		call :local
	) else if %option% EQU 17 (
		call :online
	) else if %option% EQU 18 (
		call :diagnostic
	) else if %option% EQU 19 (
		call :restart
	) else if %option% EQU ? (
		call :help
	) else (
		echo.
		echo.Invalid option.
		echo.
		echo.Press any key to continue . . .
		pause>nul
	)
	
	goto menu
goto :eof	
:: /*************************************************************************************/


:: Open system protection.
:: void sysProtection();
:: /*************************************************************************************/
:sysProtection
	call :print Opening the system protection.

	if %family% NEQ 5 (
		start systempropertiesprotection
	) else (
		echo.
		echo.Sorry, this option is not available on this Operative System.
		echo.
		echo.Press any key to continue . . .
		pause>nul
	)
goto :eof
:: /*************************************************************************************/


:: Run the reset Windows Update components.
:: void components();
:: /*************************************************************************************/
:components
	:: ----- Stopping the Windows Update services -----
	call :print Stopping the Windows Update services.
	net stop bits

	call :print Stopping the Windows Update services.
	net stop wuauserv

	call :print Stopping the Windows Update services.
	net stop appidsvc

	call :print Stopping the Windows Update services.
	net stop cryptsvc

	call :print Canceling the Windows Update process.
	taskkill /im wuauclt.exe /f

	:: ----- Checking the services status -----
	call :print Checking the services status.

	sc query bits | findstr /I /C:"STOPPED"
	if %errorlevel% NEQ 0 (
		echo.    Failed to stop the BITS service.
		echo.
		echo.Press any key to continue . . .
		pause>nul
		goto :eof
	)

	call :print Checking the services status.

	sc query wuauserv | findstr /I /C:"STOPPED"
	if %errorlevel% NEQ 0 (
		echo.    Failed to stop the Windows Update service.
		echo.
		echo.Press any key to continue . . .
		pause>nul
		goto :eof
	)

	call :print Checking the services status.

	sc query appidsvc | findstr /I /C:"STOPPED"
	if %errorlevel% NEQ 0 (
		sc query appidsvc | findstr /I /C:"OpenService FAILED 1060"
		if %errorlevel% NEQ 0 (
			echo.    Failed to stop the Application Identity service.
			echo.
			echo.Press any key to continue . . .
			pause>nul
			if %family% NEQ 6 goto :eof
		)
	)

	call :print Checking the services status.

	sc query cryptsvc | findstr /I /C:"STOPPED"
	if %errorlevel% NEQ 0 (
		echo.    Failed to stop the Cryptographic Services service.
		echo.
		echo.Press any key to continue . . .
		pause>nul
		goto :eof
	)

	:: ----- Delete the qmgr*.dat files -----
	call :print Deleting the qmgr*.dat files.

	del /s /q /f "%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr*.dat"
	del /s /q /f "%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr*.dat"

	:: ----- Renaming the softare distribution folders backup copies -----
	call :print Deleting the old software distribution backup copies.

	cd /d %SYSTEMROOT%

	if exist "%SYSTEMROOT%\winsxs\pending.xml.bak" (
		del /s /q /f "%SYSTEMROOT%\winsxs\pending.xml.bak"
	)
	if exist "%SYSTEMROOT%\SoftwareDistribution.bak" (
		rmdir /s /q "%SYSTEMROOT%\SoftwareDistribution.bak"
	)
	if exist "%SYSTEMROOT%\system32\Catroot2.bak" (
		rmdir /s /q "%SYSTEMROOT%\system32\Catroot2.bak"
	)
	if exist "%SYSTEMROOT%\WindowsUpdate.log.bak" (
		del /s /q /f "%SYSTEMROOT%\WindowsUpdate.log.bak"
	)

	call :print Renaming the software distribution folders.

	if exist "%SYSTEMROOT%\winsxs\pending.xml" (
		takeown /f "%SYSTEMROOT%\winsxs\pending.xml"
		attrib -r -s -h /s /d "%SYSTEMROOT%\winsxs\pending.xml"
		ren "%SYSTEMROOT%\winsxs\pending.xml" pending.xml.bak
	)
	if exist "%SYSTEMROOT%\SoftwareDistribution" (
		attrib -r -s -h /s /d "%SYSTEMROOT%\SoftwareDistribution"
		ren "%SYSTEMROOT%\SoftwareDistribution" SoftwareDistribution.bak
		if exist "%SYSTEMROOT%\SoftwareDistribution" (
			echo.
			echo.    Failed to rename the SoftwareDistribution folder.
			echo.
			echo.Press any key to continue . . .
			pause>nul
			goto :eof
		)
	)
	if exist "%SYSTEMROOT%\system32\Catroot2" (
		attrib -r -s -h /s /d "%SYSTEMROOT%\system32\Catroot2"
		ren "%SYSTEMROOT%\system32\Catroot2" Catroot2.bak
	)
	if exist "%SYSTEMROOT%\WindowsUpdate.log" (
		attrib -r -s -h /s /d "%SYSTEMROOT%\WindowsUpdate.log"
		ren "%SYSTEMROOT%\WindowsUpdate.log" WindowsUpdate.log.bak
	)

	:: ----- Reset the BITS service and the Windows Update service to the default security descriptor -----
	call :print Reset the BITS service and the Windows Update service to the default security descriptor.

	sc.exe sdset wuauserv D:(A;CI;CCLCSWRPLORC;;;AU)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;BA)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;SY)S:(AU;FA;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOSDRCWDWO;;;WD)
	sc.exe sdset bits D:(A;CI;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;SY)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;BA)(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;;IU)(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;;SU)S:(AU;SAFA;WDWO;;;BA)
	sc.exe sdset cryptsvc D:(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;SY)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;BA)(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;;IU)(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;;SU)(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;SO)(A;;CCLCSWLORC;;;AC)(A;;CCLCSWLORC;;;S-1-15-3-1024-3203351429-2120443784-2872670797-1918958302-2829055647-4275794519-765664414-2751773334)
	sc.exe sdset trustedinstaller D:(A;CI;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;SY)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;BA)(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;;IU)(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;;SU)S:(AU;SAFA;WDWO;;;BA)

	:: ----- Reregister the BITS files and the Windows Update files -----
	call :print Reregister the BITS files and the Windows Update files.

	cd /d %SYSTEMROOT%\system32
	regsvr32.exe /s atl.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s urlmon.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s mshtml.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s shdocvw.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s browseui.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s jscript.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s vbscript.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s scrrun.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s msxml.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s msxml3.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s msxml6.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s actxprxy.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s softpub.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s wintrust.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s dssenh.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s rsaenh.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s gpkcsp.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s sccbase.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s slbcsp.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s cryptdlg.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s oleaut32.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s ole32.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s shell32.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s initpki.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s wuapi.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s wuaueng.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s wuaueng1.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s wucltui.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s wups.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s wups2.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s wuweb.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s qmgr.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s qmgrprxy.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s wucltux.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s muweb.dll
	regsvr32.exe /s wuwebv.dll

	:: ----- Resetting Winsock -----
	call :print Resetting Winsock.
	netsh winsock reset

	:: ----- Resetting WinHTTP Proxy -----
	call :print Resetting WinHTTP Proxy.

	if %family% EQU 5 (
		proxycfg.exe -d
	) else (
		netsh winhttp reset proxy
	)

	:: ----- Set the startup type as automatic -----
	call :print Resetting the services as automatics.
	sc.exe config wuauserv start= auto
	sc.exe config bits start= delayed-auto
	sc.exe config cryptsvc start= auto
	sc.exe config TrustedInstaller start= demand
	sc.exe config DcomLaunch start= auto

	:: ----- Starting the Windows Update services -----
	call :print Starting the Windows Update services.
	net start bits

	call :print Starting the Windows Update services.
	net start wuauserv

	call :print Starting the Windows Update services.
	net start appidsvc

	call :print Starting the Windows Update services.
	net start cryptsvc

	call :print Starting the Windows Update services.
	net start DcomLaunch

	:: ----- End process -----
	call :print The operation completed successfully.

	echo.Press any key to continue . . .
	pause>nul
goto :eof
:: /*************************************************************************************/


:: Delete temporary files in Windows.
:: void temp();
:: /*************************************************************************************/
:temp
	call :print Deleting the temporary files in Windows.

	del /s /f /q "%TEMP%\*.*"
	del /s /f /q "%SYSTEMROOT%\Temp\*.*"

	echo.
	echo.Press any key to continue . . .
	pause>nul
goto :eof
:: /*************************************************************************************/


:: Open the Internet Explorer options.
:: void iOptions();
:: /*************************************************************************************/
:iOptions
	call :print Opening the Internet Explorer options.

	start InetCpl.cpl
goto :eof
:: /*************************************************************************************/


:: Check and repair errors on the disk.
:: void chkdsk();
:: /*************************************************************************************/
:chkdsk
	call :print Check the file system and file system metadata of a volume for logical and physical errors (CHKDSK.exe).

	chkdsk %SYSTEMDRIVE% /f /r

	if %errorlevel% EQU 0 (
		echo.
		echo.The operation completed successfully.
	) else (
		echo.
		echo.An error occurred during operation.
	)

	echo.
	echo.Press any key to continue . . .
	pause>nul
goto :eof
:: /*************************************************************************************/


:: Scans all protected system files.
:: void sfc();
:: /*************************************************************************************/
:sfc
	call :print Scan your system files and to repair missing or corrupted system files (SFC.exe).

	if %family% NEQ 5 (
		sfc /scannow
	) else (
		echo.Sorry, this option is not available on this Operative System.
	)

	if %errorlevel% EQU 0 (
		echo.
		echo.The operation completed successfully.
	) else (
		echo.
		echo.An error occurred during operation.
	)

	echo.
	echo.Press any key to continue . . .
	pause>nul
goto :eof
:: /*************************************************************************************/


:: Scan the image to check for corruption.
:: void dism1();
:: /*************************************************************************************/
:dism1
	call :print Scan the image for component store corruption (The DISM /ScanHealth argument).

	if %family% EQU 8 (
		Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
	) else if %family% EQU 10 (
		Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
	) else (
		echo.Sorry, this option is not available on this Operative System.
	)

	if %errorlevel% EQU 0 (
		echo.
		echo.The operation completed successfully.
	) else (
		echo.
		echo.An error occurred during operation.
	)

	echo.
	echo.Press any key to continue . . .
	pause>nul
goto :eof
:: /*************************************************************************************/


:: Check the detected corruptions.
:: void dism2();
:: /*************************************************************************************/
:dism2
	call :print Check whether the image has been flagged as corrupted by a failed process and whether the corruption can be repaired (The DISM /CheckHealth argument).

	if %family% EQU 8 (
		Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
	) else if %family% EQU 10 (
		Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
	) else (
		echo.Sorry, this option is not available on this Operative System.
	)

	if %errorlevel% EQU 0 (
		echo.
		echo.The operation completed successfully.
	) else (
		echo.
		echo.An error occurred during operation.
	)

	echo.
	echo.Press any key to continue . . .
	pause>nul
goto :eof
:: /*************************************************************************************/


:: Repair the Windows image.
:: void dism3();
:: /*************************************************************************************/
:dism3
	call :print Scan the image for component store corruption, and then perform repair operations automatically (The DISM /RestoreHealth argument).

	if %family% EQU 8 (
		Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
	) else if %family% EQU 10 (
		Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
	) else (
		echo.Sorry, this option is not available on this Operative System.
	)

	if %errorlevel% EQU 0 (
		echo.
		echo.The operation completed successfully.
	) else (
		echo.
		echo.An error occurred during operation.
	)

	echo.
	echo.Press any key to continue . . .
	pause>nul
goto :eof
:: /*************************************************************************************/


:: Clean up the superseded components.
:: void dism4();
:: /*************************************************************************************/
:dism4
	call :print Clean up the superseded components and reduce the size of the component store (The DISM /StartComponentCleanup argument).

	if %family% EQU 8 (
		Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup
	) else if %family% EQU 10 (
		Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup
	) else (
		echo.Sorry, this option is not available on this Operative System.
	)

	if %errorlevel% EQU 0 (
		echo.
		echo.The operation completed successfully.
	) else (
		echo.
		echo.An error occurred during operation.
	)

	echo.
	echo.Press any key to continue . . .
	pause>nul
goto :eof
:: /*************************************************************************************/


:: Change invalid values.
:: void regedit();
:: /*************************************************************************************/
:regedit
	for /f "tokens=1-5 delims=/., " %%a in ("%date%") do (
		set now=%%a%%b%%c%%d%time:~0,2%%time:~3,2%
	)

	if not exist "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\Backup\Regedit\%now%\" (
		mkdir "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\Backup\Regedit\%now%\"
	)

	:: ----- Create a backup of the Registry -----
	call :print Making a backup of the Registry in: %USERPROFILE%\Desktop\Backup\Regedit\%now%\

	if exist "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\Backup\Regedit\%now%\HKLM.reg" (
		echo.An unexpected error has occurred.
		echo.
		echo.    Changes were not carried out in the registry.
		echo.    Will try it later.
		echo.
		echo.Press any key to continue . . .
		pause>nul
		goto :eof
	) else (
		reg Export HKCR "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\Backup\Regedit\%now%\HKCR.reg"
		reg Export HKCU "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\Backup\Regedit\%now%\HKCU.reg"
		reg Export HKLM "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\Backup\Regedit\%now%\HKLM.reg"
		reg Export HKU "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\Backup\Regedit\%now%\HKU.reg"
		reg Export HKCC "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\Backup\Regedit\%now%\HKCC.reg"
	)

	:: ----- Checking backup -----
	call :print Checking the backup.

	if not exist "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\Backup\Regedit\%now%\HKLM.reg" (
		echo.An unexpected error has occurred.
		echo.
		echo.    Something went wrong.
		echo.    You manually create a backup of the registry before continuing.
		echo.
		echo.Press any key to continue . . .
		pause>nul
	) else (
		echo.The operation completed successfully.
		echo.
	)

	:: ----- Delete keys in the Registry -----
	call :print Deleting values in the Registry.

	reg delete "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo" /f
	reg delete "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\WindowsUpdate" /f
	reg delete "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\WindowsSelfHost" /f
	reg delete "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsStore\WindowsUpdate" /f
	reg delete "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate" /f
	reg delete "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\WindowsSelfHost" /f
	reg delete "HKLM\Software\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsStore\WindowsUpdate" /f

	reg delete "HKLM\COMPONENTS\PendingXmlIdentifier" /f
	reg delete "HKLM\COMPONENTS\NextQueueEntryIndex" /f
	reg delete "HKLM\COMPONENTS\AdvancedInstallersNeedResolving" /f
	reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate" /f
	
	reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate" /v ResetClient /f
	reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate" /v ResetDataStoreReason /f

	reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate" /v PingID /f
	reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate" /v AccountDomainSid /f
	reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate" /v SusClientId /f
	reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate" /v SusClientIDValidation /f

	reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update" /v AUState /f

	reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update" /v LastWaitTimeout /f
	reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update" /v DetectionstartTime /f
	reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update" /v NextDetectionTime /f

	reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update\RebootRequired" /f

	reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update\Results" /f

	reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Reporting" /v SamplingValue /f
	reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Services" /v ReregisterAuthorizationCab /f

	:: ----- Add keys in the Registry -----
	call :print Adding values in the Registry.

	set key=HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX
	call :addReg "%key%" "IsConvergedUpdateStackEnabled" "REG_DWORD" "0"

	set key=HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX\Settings
	call :addReg "%key%" "UxOption" "REG_DWORD" "0"

	set key=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders
	call :addReg "%key%" "AppData" "REG_EXPAND_SZ" "%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming"

	set key=HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders
	call :addReg "%key%" "AppData" "REG_EXPAND_SZ" "%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming"

	set key=HKU\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders
	call :addReg "%key%" "AppData" "REG_EXPAND_SZ" "%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming"

	reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\BackupRestore\FilesNotToBackup" /f

	reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v Security_HKLM_only | find /i "Security_HKLM_Only" | find "1"

	if %errorlevel% EQU 0 (
		set key=HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap\Domains
	) else (
		set key=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap\Domains
	)

	call :addReg "%key%\microsoft.com\update" "http" "REG_DWORD" "2"
	call :addReg "%key%\microsoft.com\update" "https" "REG_DWORD" "2"
	call :addReg "%key%\microsoft.com\windowsupdate" "http" "REG_DWORD" "2"
	call :addReg "%key%\update.microsoft.com" "http" "REG_DWORD" "2"
	call :addReg "%key%\update.microsoft.com" "https" "REG_DWORD" "2"
	call :addReg "%key%\windowsupdate.com" "http" "REG_DWORD" "2"
	call :addReg "%key%\windowsupdate.microsoft.com" "http" "REG_DWORD" "2"
	call :addReg "%key%\download.microsoft.com" "http" "REG_DWORD" "2"
	call :addReg "%key%\windowsupdate.com" "http" "REG_DWORD" "2"
	call :addReg "%key%\windowsupdate.com" "https" "REG_DWORD" "2"
	call :addReg "%key%\windowsupdate.com\download" "http" "REG_DWORD" "2"
	call :addReg "%key%\windowsupdate.com\download" "https" "REG_DWORD" "2"
	call :addReg "%key%\download.windowsupdate.com" "http" "REG_DWORD" "2"
	call :addReg "%key%\download.windowsupdate.com" "https" "REG_DWORD" "2"
	call :addReg "%key%\windows.com\wustat" "http" "REG_DWORD" "2"
	call :addReg "%key%\wustat.windows.com" "http" "REG_DWORD" "2"
	call :addReg "%key%\microsoft.com\ntservicepack" "http" "REG_DWORD" "2"
	call :addReg "%key%\ntservicepack.microsoft.com" "http" "REG_DWORD" "2"
	call :addReg "%key%\microsoft.com\ws" "http" "REG_DWORD" "2"
	call :addReg "%key%\microsoft.com\ws" "https" "REG_DWORD" "2"
	call :addReg "%key%\ws.microsoft.com" "http" "REG_DWORD" "2"
	call :addReg "%key%\ws.microsoft.com" "https" "REG_DWORD" "2"

	:: ----- End process -----
	call :print The operation completed successfully.

	echo.Press any key to continue . . .
	pause>nul
goto :eof
:: /*************************************************************************************/


:: Reset Winsock setting.
:: void winsock();
:: /*************************************************************************************/
:winsock
	:: ----- Reset Winsock control -----
	call :print Reset Winsock control.

	call :print Restoring transaction logs.
	fsutil resource setautoreset true C:\

	call :print Restoring TPC/IP.
	netsh int ip reset

	call :print Restoring Winsock.
	netsh winsock reset

	call :print Restoring default policy settings.
	netsh advfirewall reset

	call :print Restoring the DNS cache.
	ipconfig /flushdns

	call :print Restoring the Proxy.
	netsh winhttp reset proxy

	:: ----- End process -----
	call :print The operation completed successfully.

	echo.Press any key to continue . . .
	pause>nul
goto :eof
:: /*************************************************************************************/


:: Forcing group policy update.
:: void gpupdate();
:: /*************************************************************************************/
:gpupdate
	call :print Forcing group policy update.

	if %family% NEQ 5 (
		gpupdate /force
	) else (
		echo.Sorry, this option is not available on this Operative System.
	)

	if %errorlevel% EQU 0 (
		echo.
		echo.The operation completed successfully.
	) else (
		echo.
		echo.An error occurred during operation.
	)

	echo.
	echo.Press any key to continue . . .
	pause>nul
goto :eof
:: /*************************************************************************************/


:: Search Updates.
:: void updates();
:: /*************************************************************************************/
:updates
	call :print Looking for updates.

	echo.Wait . . .
	echo.

	wuauclt /resetauthorization /detectnow

	if %family% EQU 10 (
		start ms-settings:windowsupdate-action
	) else (
		if %family% NEQ 5 (
			start wuapp.exe
		) else (
			echo.
			echo.An unexpected error has occurred.
			echo.
			echo.Press any key to continue . . .
			pause>nul
		)
	)
goto :eof
:: /*************************************************************************************/


:: Run SetupDiag.
:: void setupDiag();
:: /*************************************************************************************/
:setupDiag
	for /f "tokens=1-5 delims=/., " %%a in ("%date%") do (
		set now=%%a%%b%%c%%d%time:~0,2%%time:~3,2%
	)

	if not exist "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\Backup\Logs\%now%\" (
		mkdir "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\Backup\Logs\%now%\"
	)

	call :print Running the standalone diagnostic tool SetupDiag
	
	if %family% EQU 10 (
		call "%~dp0SetupDiag.exe" /Output:"%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\Backup\Logs\%now%\WindowsUpdate.log" /Format:log
	) else (
		echo.Sorry, this option is not available on this Operative System.
	)

	echo.
	echo.Press any key to continue . . .
	pause>nul
goto :eof
:: /*************************************************************************************/


:: Explore other local solutions.
:: void local();
:: /*************************************************************************************/
:local
	call :print Looking for solutions in this PC.

	if %family% NEQ 5 (
		start control.exe /name Microsoft.Troubleshooting
	) else (
		echo.Sorry, this option is not available on this Operative System.
		echo.
		echo.Press any key to continue . . .
		pause>nul
	)
goto :eof
:: /*************************************************************************************/


:: Explore other online solutions.
:: void online();
:: /*************************************************************************************/
:online
	call :print Looking for solutions Online.

	start https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/gp/windows-update-issues/
goto :eof
:: /*************************************************************************************/


:: Reboot the system.
:: void restart();
:: /*************************************************************************************/
:restart
	call :print Restart your PC.

	if %family% NEQ 5 (
		echo.    The system reboot in 60 seconds.
		echo.    Please save all open documents.

		start shutdown.exe /r /t 60 /c "The system reboot in 60 seconds. Please save all open documents."
	) else (
		echo.Sorry, this option is not available on this Operative System.
	)

	echo.
	echo.Press any key to continue . . .
	pause>nul
goto :eof
:: /*************************************************************************************/


:: Open help file.
:: void help();
:: /*************************************************************************************/
:help
	start http://docs.wureset.com/
goto :eof
:: /*************************************************************************************/


:: diagnostic tools menu.
:: void diagnostic();
:: /*************************************************************************************/
:diagnostic
	call :print Download and run diagnostics for your system.

	echo.    1. Windows Update on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1.
	echo.    2. Windows Update on Windows 10.
	echo.    3. Apps on Windows 8.1.
	echo.    4. Apps on Windows 10.
	echo.
	echo.                                                        0. Back.
	echo.

	set /p option=Select an option: 

	if %option% EQU 0 (
		goto menu
	) else if %option% EQU 1 (
		start http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9830262
	) else if %option% EQU 2 (
		start http://aka.ms/diag_wu
	) else if %option% EQU 3 (
		start http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=268423
	) else if %option% EQU 4 (
		start http://aka.ms/diag_apps10
	) else (
		echo.
		echo.Invalid option.
		echo.
		echo.Press any key to continue . . .
		pause>nul
	)
 
	goto diagnostic
goto :eof
:: /*************************************************************************************/


:: End tool.
:: void close();
:: /*************************************************************************************/
:close
	exit
goto :eof
:: /*************************************************************************************/

Source: technet.microsoft.com


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