Microsoft has developed a dedicated troubleshooting tool that users can run to fix generic update issues. However, when it comes to more complex issues, you’ll need to use additional troubleshooting methods. In this article, we’re going to focus on fixing error 80200001, which usually occurs when users try to install system updates or upgrade their computers to a new OS version.

Fix: Windows 10 error 80200001

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How to fix Windows 10 update error 80200001

Solution 1 –  Disable third-party antivirus software Temporarily disable third-party antivirus software and try again to install the latest updates/ upgrade your OS. Solution 2 – Run the Update Troubleshooter Microsoft introduced a handy tool for resolving various system issues including update errors simply called the Troubleshooter. This tool is certainly something you should try when resolving these problems, because it can tweak the problem for you without big efforts from your side. Here’s how to run the Update Troubleshooter in Windows 10: Solution 3 – Run the SFC scan Another troubleshooting tool worth trying is the SFC scan. This is a command line tool that basically scans your computer for potential issues and resolves them on the way. Here’s exactly what you need to do: Solution 4 – Run DISM And finally, the third and potentially the most effective troubleshooting we’re going to try is DISM. Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM), as its name says, deploys the system image all over again. So, if something inside your system is preventing updates from installing, there’s a good chance this tool will resolve the problem. SPONSORED Here’s how to run DISM in Windows 10: Solution 5 – Reset Windows Update components If none of the troubleshooting tools managed to resolve the problem, let’s try with resetting crucial update components. Here’s what you need to do:

net stop wuauserv net stop cryptSvc net stop bits net stop msiserver ren C:WindowsSoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old ren C:WindowsSystem32catroot2 Catroot2.old net start wuauserv net start cryptSvc net start bits net start msiserver

Solution 6 – Run the WUReset script A custom-made script called WUReset is a true savior when it comes to fixing update issues in Windows 10. This script is programmed to perform basically any task and tweak necessary to address update problems.  You can find more info about the WSReset script, and how to run it in this article. Solution 7 – Make sure Windows Update service is running Speaking of crucial update components, you won’t be able to install any updates if the Windows Update service is not running. Here’s how to make sure the service is running: Solution 8 – Change the DNS settings And finally, if none of the previous workarounds resolve the problem, we’ll try and change the DNS settings. Here’s how to do that: We hope the solutions listed above helped you to fix the update error 80200001. If you’ve come across other solutions to fix this update problem, list the troubleshooting steps in the comment section below. RELATED STORIES YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT:

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