Windows updates corruption error may raise if the system files are corrupted or missing. You can restore or repair those missing or corrupted files using DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) tool. After the repair you will be able to install the Windows update.
DISM tool can fix these Windows Update corruption errors
- 0x80070002 ERROR_FILE_NOT_FOUND The system cannot find the file specified.
- 0x8007000D ERROR_INVALID_DATA The data is invalid.
- 0x800F081F CBS_E_SOURCE_MISSING The source for the package or file not found.
- 0x80073712 ERROR_SXS_COMPONENT_STORE_CORRUPT The component store is in an inconsistent state.
- 0x800736CC ERROR_SXS_FILE_HASH_MISMATCH A component’s file does not match the verification information present in the component manifest.
- 0x800705B9 ERROR_XML_PARSE_ERROR Unable to parse the requested XML data.
- 0x80070246 ERROR_ILLEGAL_CHARACTER An invalid character was encountered.
- 0x8007370D ERROR_SXS_IDENTITY_PARSE_ERROR An identity string is malformed.
- 0x8007370B ERROR_SXS_INVALID_IDENTITY_ATTRIBUTE_NAME The name of an attribute in an identity is not within the valid range.
- 0x8007370A ERROR_SXS_INVALID_IDENTITY_ATTRIBUTE_VALUE The value of an attribute in an identity is not within the valid range.
- 0x80070057 ERROR_INVALID_PARAMETER The parameter is incorrect.
- 0x800B0100 TRUST_E_NOSIGNATURE No signature was present in the subject.
- 0x80092003 CRYPT_E_FILE_ERROR An error occurred while Windows Update reads or writes to a file.
- 0x800B0101 CERT_E_EXPIRED A required certificate is not within its validity period when verifying against the current system clock or the time stamp in the signed file.
- 0x8007371B ERROR_SXS_TRANSACTION_CLOSURE_INCOMPLETE One or more required members of the transaction are not present.
- 0x80070490 ERROR_NOT_FOUND Windows could not search for new updates.
- 0x800f0984 PSFX_E_MATCHING_BINARY_MISSING Matching component directory exist but binary missing
- 0x800f0986 PSFX_E_APPLY_FORWARD_DELTA_FAILED Applying forward delta failed
- 0x800f0982 PSFX_E_MATCHING_COMPONENT_NOT_FOUND Can’t identify matching component for hydration
Fix Windows Update errors by using the DISM
Open Command prompt (cmd.exe) as administrator, type this DISM command given below and press enter key.
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /RestorehealthIt may sometime to complete the process. DISM will scan and identify the corrupted files, then it will try to replace the corrupted files by downloading new files through Windows Update process. If the Windows update client is already corrupted then you may have to download the latest System Update Readiness Tool and install it to fix corrupted files.
How to Fix Windows Update errors by using System Update Readiness Tool ?
System Update Readiness Tool verify these files and registry entries related to Windows Update process.
Files
%SYSTEMROOT%\Servicing\Packages
%SYSTEMROOT%\WinSxS\ManifestsRegistry subkeys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Components
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Schema
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Component Based ServicingSystem Update Readiness tool identifies and correct corrupted files, registry entries, manifests, Cabinets etc.
Where is System Update Readiness tool log file located ?
%SYSTEMROOT%\Logs\CBS\CheckSUR.log
%SYSTEMROOT%\Logs\CBS\CheckSUR.persist.logHow to get System Update Readiness tool?
Download appropriate System Update Readiness tool package from “Microsoft Update Catalogue” for your operating system. Ensure version and architecture.
URL: https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?
You have successfully repaired Windows update corruption. Try Windows update now.
Windows Update Troubleshooting Guides and Tools
- Windows Update Troubleshooter for Windows 7,8, & 10
- Window Update Agent Reset Tool
- How To Fix Windows Update Corruption Errors ?
- List of Windows Update URLs & Ports
If you have any further queries, then please mention it as comments.
