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We Could Not Complete the Install: How to Fix Update Service
Try these expert-recommended tricks to fix it
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Updated onMarch 29, 2024
updated onMarch 29, 2024
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Sometimes we get, We could not complete the install because an update service was shutting down the error when trying to update Windows. This means there is an issue with your Windows Update service. However, it can be fixed in no time.
This guide will discuss all the available fixes after discussing the reasons behind the issue. Let’s get started!
Why does theWe could not complete the install because an update service was shutting downerror appear?
There can be various reasons for this Windows update error to occur. We have mentioned all the popular ones here:
What can I do to fixWe could not complete the install because an update service was shutting down?
Before working on detailed troubleshooting steps, let us first try these simple fixes to resolve the issue:
If these don’t work for you and you still can’t update Windows, try the methods mentioned below:
1. Restart the Windows Update service
2. Run the System File Checker & DISM command
As the manual steps can be challenging sometimes, you can easily try using aspecialized repair programto scan your computer and automatically replace broken or missing files with brand-new files.
3. Rename Software distribution and Catroot2 folder
4. Run Windows Update troubleshooter
5. Perform in-place upgrade
So, these are methods that you need to follow to get rid of we could not complete the installation because an update service was shutting down error. So, try them and let us know which worked for you in the comments below.
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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