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How to Fix 0x800f0986 Windows Update Error?

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How to Fix 0x800f0986 Windows Update Error?

Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

 

If the users are trying to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter, then they should carefully apply the given steps.

  • Navigate to the search section of Windows 10.
  • Thereafter, input ‘troubleshoot’ into it and hit the Enter key.
  • You should select the Troubleshoot Settings, that will launch the Settings application as displayed straightly under.
  • Go to the option of Windows Update troubleshooter.
  • You have to select the button of Run the troubleshooter to launch the screen.
  • Now, click on the option of ‘Apply this fix’ for anything recommended solutions.

 

Remove the Folder of Software Distribution

 

In case you intend to remove the folder of SoftwareDistribution, then you can opt to follow the below-mentioned guidelines.

  • Go to the service of Windows Update and prevent it by holding the Stop option on the screen of Properties.
  • After that, reach the taskbar and select the option File Explorer.
  • You should launch this path: C: > Windows >SoftwareDistribution> Download.
  • Hold the ‘Control + A’ keys at the same time to choose every content in the folder.
  • You should click on the Delete option.
  • Navigate to the service of Windows Update properties screen.
  • Now, click on the Windows.

 

Reset Windows Update

 

If the users are trying to reset the Windows update, then they should carefully apply the given steps.

  • Hold the Win + S keys at the same time to launch the Search box.
  • Thereafter, input ‘cmd’ into it and hit the Enter key.
  • Then select the Command Prompt and right-click on it.
  • You should click on the ‘Run as administrator’ to launch it with elevated rights of the user.
  • After that, reach the screen of Command Prompt and type these particular commands:  
  • Net stop wuauserv
  • Net stop cryptSvc
  • Net stop bits
  • Net stop msiserver
  • Input the pursuing line into the Command Prompt and hold the Back key on the keyboard: Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old.
  • You should type this command and hit the Enter key: 
  • Ren C:\Windows\System32catroot2 Catroot2.old.
  • Afterward, type these particular commands: 
  • Net start wuauserv
  • Net start cryptSvc
  • Net start bits
  • Net start msiserver
  • Now, reboot the system.
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