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0x80071ab1: How to Fix This Windows Update Error Code
Try out 6 expert-tested methods to get rid of this error
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Updated onMarch 28, 2024
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Windows 11, the most advanced iteration from Microsoft, contrary to popular opinion is prone to errors. And, the worst are the ones that affect basic functioning. In this article, we will be discussing the 0x80071AB1 error.
Note that it is encountered when users try to get the .NET framework, but 0x80071AB1 shows up instead. This poses a major hurdle since a lot of apps require these to function effectively.
To fix the 0x80071AB1 error, we have dedicated this article that explains how the .NET Framework functions along with the most effective methods to eliminate the error.
In the next section, we will walk you through the methods to resolve the 0x80071AB1 error and get .NET Framework.
How can I fix the error code 0x80071ab1 in Windows 11?
1. Update Windows 11
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PressWindows+Ion your keyboard to launch theSettingsapp.
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SelectWindows Updatefrom the list of tabs in the navigation pane on the left.
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Next, click onCheck for updatesto scan for any updates pertaining to.NET Framework.
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If any updates are found, download and install them.
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Check whether the error persists.
The first thing you should do if you encounter error code 0x80071ab1 on your Windows PC is ensure that your device is up to date with the latest updates.
After the introduction of .NET Frameworks 3.5, any updates with respect to these were released through Windows Update. So users now don’t have to do pretty much anything other than regularly check for updates.
It is possible that the error will go away on its own after you update your Windows, and you won’t have to rely on other more complicated methods.
2. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter
The built-in troubleshooters offered by Microsoft are pretty good at eliminating a plethora of errors, including the 0x80071AB1 Windows Update error. If .NET Framework didn’t appear in Windows Update in the last method, it could indicate a problem with the update process itself.
Hence, it’s recommended that you run the Windows Update troubleshooter to diagnose and fix the issues preventing .NET Framework from appearing in the update section.
If that does not help, you can try aspecialized repair tool, which will scan your PC and fix any errors related to missing DLL files, faulty registry entries, or malware.
3. Perform a quick SFC scan
The SFC (System File Checker) scan identifies the corrupt system files, and if any are found, replaces them with their cached copy stored on the system.
Corrupt system files are known to cause a bunch of errors including install error 0x80071AB1 in Windows 11.
4. Run the Windows Update service
Once done, restart the computer and check if the 0x80071AB1 error is eliminated.
5. Reset Windows Update components
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Now, execute the following command to resetWinsock:netsh winsock reset
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The last step is to restart theBITSandWindows Updateservice. Execute the following two commands to do that:net start bitsnet start wuauserv
After resetting the Windows Update components, check if the 0x80071AB1 error is fixed and you are able to get the .NET Framework in Windows 11.
6. Run an in-place upgrade
The in-place upgrade is an effective repair process that can be used to eliminate a wide variety of errors, including some of the most complex ones without affecting the files and apps stored on the system.
How does .NET Framework work?
The .NET Framework, in simple terms, is a collection of thousands of pieces of code that help developers create an application. Since the code is accessible to all, the developers can use this, wherever required, instead of writing it from scratch.
Apart from that, the .NET Framework also provides a runtime environment to developers in order to test their applications. It’s called theCommon Language Runtime or CLR, which compiles and executes the code.
We can go for hours just discussing the .NET Framework, but to eliminate the error at hand, a basic understanding of it would suffice.
If you have an application that requires these codes or the .NET Framework, it’s time you install it.
How can I install/download .NET Framework 3.5 in Windows 11?
That’s how you can install .NET Framework 3.5 in Windows 11 in easy steps within no time. Also, check outhow to fix some of the common .NET Framework 3.5 errors. Though the article is for Windows 10, the methods work just as fine on the latest iteration as well.
These are all the ways you can fix the 0x80071AB1 error in Windows 11, and get the .NET Framework installed to eliminate problems in running applications.
In case the.NET Framework 3.5 is missing from your Windows 10 PC, check how to install it.
Do not hesitate to tell us which fix worked to solve the Windows Update error 0x80071ab1 and your experience of Windows 11 thus far, in the comments section below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
