To reset Windows Update components, you must stop the Windows Update service entirely, delete the qmgr*.dat files, delete SoftwareDistribution and catroot2 folders, reset the BITS service, etc.

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On these systems, installing the May 13, 2025, Windows security update (KB5058379) might cause lsass.exe to terminate unexpectedly, triggering an Automatic Repair.

These aren't like your chipset or graphics drivers where you can (and should) update them yourself, but fortunately, Windows has a built-in scan tool to help fix file system and Windows driver errors.

2] Start Trusted Installer Service. The TrustedInstaller service takes care of Windows updates and optional system components.If the service is not running, Windows Update will fail to install. To ...