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How do I fix errors with Windows Update on AtlasOS?

Some users may have a Windows Update error when installing specific Windows updates. This page will guide you through fixing these errors.

General errors

To fix some general Windows Update errors, try the following steps:

  1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator, and enter the commands below in order:

    dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
    sfc /scannow
    

    It is expected that the commands will take a while to complete. The first command will likely error with 'The source files could not be found,' but you can safely ignore this.

  2. Restart your computer

  3. Attempt to update Windows again