The error can also appear when the update files and folders have been relocated, corrupted, deleted, or modified in any sense. Other issues that can trigger this error can be a faulty boot process, insufficient storage for updates, or mismanaged Windows update services. This error stops the process of installing new software updates in the device which can effectively handicap the system’s security and performance making the device prone to security risks and slow due to unoptimized components.
Methods to Fix “Windows Update Components Must Be Repaired” Error
Fortunately, this error can be easily solved. Common troubleshooting includes restarting the device to properly reload OS services and checking you have enough storage to download and install the update files. Checking if the location of the update files have been moved/changed can also help solve the error. If all fails, manually downloading and updating Windows can also be an alternate solution to the issue. Other methods that can help users solve the “Windows Update Components Must Be Repaired” error are listed below.
Windows Update Troubleshooter
The foremost solution for this problem is to launch the Windows update troubleshooter and scan the device. The troubleshooter searches for any errors and attempts to fix the issue or provide suggestions to the user for solving the issue. To run the troubleshooter
SFC/DISM Scan
The next solution is to launch system file checker or SFC scan to search the device for any corrupt Windows system files. This scan first analyses and then repairs the files that have become corrupted on the system. A DISM scan fixes any missing Windows system files by downloading the files over the network or from a copy of the operating system saved in the storage. First, we’ll perform an SFC scan on the device. To do this After performing the SFC scan, the next step would be to perform a DISM scan to patch up any missing Windows system files. To perform this
Reset Windows Update Components
Another method to fix the “Windows Update Components Must Be Repaired” error is to restart the Windows update services and delete or rename the update-related folders with a new name. These services and folders are responsible for monitoring, downloading, and storing the update files in the device until the user authorizes the updates to install.
Antivirus Issues
Another cause for the error to appear on the device is because of the installed antivirus software. Antivirus software has the authority to effectively manage and modify files and folders of the system that are deemed as a threat. Sometimes antiviruses can change or delete these update settings or files/folders causing this error to appear. Disabling the antivirus software or uninstalling them can help fix the Windows update components of the system. To disable, refer to the uninstall or disabling guide of your particular antivirus software. You can find the solution on the antivirus product page or the instruction manual if you have bought a physical copy of the software.
Check Time and Region Settings
Another reason that may be causing this problem to appear is because of incorrect Date & Time settings. Unsynchronized date and time can cause errors while establishing a connection with the update server which can then cause the operating system to post the “Windows Update Components Must Be Repaired” error. To fix this, changing the time and date along with the region of your device can help solve the issue
