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How to Quickly Fix 0x8007370 Windows Update Error
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Updated onApril 2, 2024
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Got aWindows update error? You then know the frustration of dealing with one. While most are easy to fix, some take time and effort, given the dearth of reliable information. One such is the 0x8007370 error.
It appears when you check for updates, and even though one is available, it can’t be downloaded and installed. In some cases, users encounter the 0x8007370 error with a specific update, while for others, it could be with all new versions. Let’s find out how you can get things up and running!
Why does Windows Update fail with a 0x8007370 error?
Here are a few reasons you are facing the 0x8007370 Windows update error:
How do I fix the 0x8007370 error?
Before we move to the slightly complex fixes, try these quick tricks first:
If none work, move to the solutions listed next.
1. Repair the corrupt system files
If it’s thecorrupt system filesto blame for the 0x8007370 error, running the DISM tool and SFC scan should do the trick. The two will identify and replace any missing or problematic ones.
In addition to this method, it’s quicker and more effective to employspecialized repair softwarethat is developed to fix corrupted Windows files.
2. Run the critical services
After running the critical services and restarting the computer, verify whether the 0x8007370 Windows Update error is fixed.
3. Reset the Windows update components
regsvr32.exe /s atl.dllregsvr32.exe /s urlmon.dllregsvr32.exe /s mshtml.dllregsvr32.exe /s shdocvw.dllregsvr32.exe /s browseui.dllregsvr32.exe /s jscript.dllregsvr32.exe /s vbscript.dllregsvr32.exe /s scrrun.dllregsvr32.exe /s msxml.dllregsvr32.exe /s msxml3.dllregsvr32.exe /s msxml6.dllregsvr32.exe /s actxprxy.dllregsvr32.exe /s softpub.dllregsvr32.exe /s wintrust.dllregsvr32.exe /s dssenh.dllregsvr32.exe /s rsaenh.dllregsvr32.exe /s gpkcsp.dllregsvr32.exe /s sccbase.dllregsvr32.exe /s slbcsp.dllregsvr32.exe /s cryptdlg.dllregsvr32.exe /s oleaut32.dllregsvr32.exe /s ole32.dllregsvr32.exe /s shell32.dllregsvr32.exe /s initpki.dllregsvr32.exe /s wuapi.dllregsvr32.exe /s wuaueng.dllregsvr32.exe /s wuaueng1.dllregsvr32.exe /s wucltui.dllregsvr32.exe /s wups.dllregsvr32.exe /s wups2.dllregsvr32.exe /s wuweb.dllregsvr32.exe /s qmgr.dllregsvr32.exe /s qmgrprxy.dllregsvr32.exe /s wucltux.dllregsvr32.exe /s muweb.dllregsvr32.exe /s wuwebv.dll
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Run these commands to reset the network configuration:netsh winsock resetnetsh winsock reset proxy
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Execute the following commands to restart the services stopped earlier:net start bitsnet start wuauservnet start appidsvcnet start cryptsvc
Once you havereset the Windows update components, restart the computer for the changes to come into effect, and the 0x8007370 error should disappear for good.
4. Manually install the updates
5. Perform an in-place upgrade
An in-place upgrade usually takes a few hours but is an effective fix against 0x8007370 and many other errors. And you don’t lose any files or apps in the process. Besides, after the repair, thesystem performance improves significantly.
Before you leave, do not forget to check themost critical security settings in Windowsand how to configure them.
Tell us which fix worked for you in the comments section below.
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 Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
