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Fix Update Components with Windows Update Reset Script: 3 Ways

Resets all Windows Update components with the WSUS reset script

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Updated onSeptember 10, 2024

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Resolve multiple Windows PC issues and speed up your PC effortlessly with specialized software.

As you probably know, Windows 10 is all about updates, andupdates are an essential partof this operating system.

Updates have become an invaluable part of our computer use as we have had new Windows operating systems.

New drivers for the computer’s hardware components, known bug fixes, security patches, and significant improvements and upgrades are all possible with updates.

But, many users are facing various problems with Windows Update, which prevent them from receiving the latest features and improvements from Microsoft.

What does the Windows Update reset script do?

What does the Windows Update reset script do?

If you want to use the Windows update script, you should be aware that it performs the following tasks:

All your OS services that are connected with updates will be reset. Using this script is fast and convenient and is a preferred option for restarting services.

If any of the three above points are what you hope to achieve, then you should go ahead and use the script.

Yes, you can run this script in any command line tool, and by doing so, you can fix various issues such asWindows Update button not showing on Windows.

You can always manually reset these components, but using a script is faster, especially ifWindows update cannot currently check for updates.

If by any chanceWindows PowerShell has stopped workingon your PC, you can always use Command Prompt to run this script.

How can I use Windows Update reset script?

How can I use Windows Update reset script?

1. Download the script

Here’s how to download the script with the Windows update reset script for computers running Windows 10. You may also run the Windows Update reset script on Powershell.

All you need to do is to run the reset Windows Update script, and everything will be automatically reset. It even works on older versions of Windows, so its use is not limited to Windows 10.

This script comes from a third-party source, and we’re not responsible for any potential damage that can occur after using it.

  1. Once the download is done, right-click on the zip file and selectExtract All.

3.  Open the file, right-click on theWUResetfile, and selectRun as administrator.

  1. Wait for the script to execute completely.

This simple batch script resets all Windows Update components, like the SoftwareDistribution folder, BTS service, Cryptographic Services, etc.

2. Create the script manually

With this solution, you will create and use a very easy Windows update reset batch script.

3. Use the Windows Update Reset Github script

This Windows Update reset tool is an easy and efficient update solution.

Does Windows Update reset registry?

Several pieces of data in yourWindows Registrydescribe how the OS functions and your system’s registry is often affected by changes you make, so it frequently modifies, adds, and deletes the information.

That said, Windows may be reset by reinstalling the OS, which by default resets the registry. And unless you start individually resetting registry items, it is the only way your registry will be reset.

Therefore,NO, an update won’t wholly reset your registry.

If you are wondering how to reset Windows Update components in Windows 10, there you have it.

We hope that this script will save you a lot of time and work if you already have problems with Windows Update.

Resetting Windows Update services can help ifWindows Update is stuck on pending install, so be sure to try it.

But if even Windows Update Reset Script doesn’t solve the issue, you probably have some more serious problems, if that’s the case, you can tell us in the comments, and we’ll try to assist you further.

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Ivan Jenic

Windows Hardware Expert

Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.

When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.

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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.