Before you begin
Save open work and back up important files. Use instructions for your exact device and software version. If Windows cannot start, see the startup guide.
Work through these checks
0 of 3 complete01Run DISM and SFC scans to check and restore component store integrity.
- Run DISM and SFC scans to check and restore component store integrity.
What to expect
Check whether the original symptom still occurs.
If it does not helpContinue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.
02Reset the Windows Update services and security database components.
- Reset the Windows Update services and security database components.
What to expect
Check whether the original symptom still occurs.
If it does not helpContinue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.
03Manually grant full control permissions to the System Volume Information folder.
- Manually grant full control permissions to the System Volume Information folder.
What to expect
Check whether the original symptom still occurs.
If it does not helpContinue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.
Possible causes
- Corruption within the system's security descriptor or Cryptographic service files.
- Issues with third-party security software blocking critical Windows Update API execution paths.
- Broken file permissions on the System Volume Information or SoftwareDistribution directories.
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