{"id":20793,"date":"2025-08-27T09:10:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T09:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/?p=20793"},"modified":"2025-08-27T09:10:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T09:10:23","slug":"how-to-fix-the-0x800700c1-error-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-0x800700c1-error-code\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix The 0x800700c1 Error Code?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>0x800700c1<\/strong> <strong>Error<\/strong> is rather common during Windows Updates. The error doesn&#8217;t let the installation of the updates proceed correctly and almost interferes with the update process, but fortunately, it can be fixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-to-Fix-The-0x800700c1-Error-1024x683.png\" alt=\"0x800700c1\" class=\"wp-image-20807\" style=\"width:630px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-to-Fix-The-0x800700c1-Error-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-to-Fix-The-0x800700c1-Error-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-to-Fix-The-0x800700c1-Error-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-to-Fix-The-0x800700c1-Error-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-to-Fix-The-0x800700c1-Error.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Windows_Update_Error_0x800700c1\"><\/span>What is Windows Update Error 0x800700c1?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Error 0x800700c1 means a kind of failure during the updating of Windows. This might be due to interference from security software, corrupted operating system files, or some kind of network trouble. Next time, this error can occur in the installation of an update for Windows 10 and 11, which further leads to partial installation and many other issues within the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Error_0x800700c1\"><\/span>Causes of Error 0x800700c1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several factors can trigger the <strong>0x800700c1<\/strong> error:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Connection issues<\/strong>: A poor internet connection can interrupt updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corrupted system files<\/strong>: Files needed for updates may be damaged or missing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Malware and viruses<\/strong>: Malicious software can block updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Server connectivity<\/strong>: Occasionally, Microsoft&#8217;s servers might have issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Problematic updates<\/strong>: The update file itself could be corrupted or incomplete.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Firewall\/Antivirus interference<\/strong>: Security software may block updates from installing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_the_Error\"><\/span>How to Fix the Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing to do when you encounter this error is to restart your computer and then try to install the Windows update again. This basic troubleshooting step has worked for many situations as a simple restart can eliminate unnecessary processes to give way for more important ones. If that doesn\u2019t work, you should try any of the methods we explain below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Use_the_Windows_Update_Troubleshooter\"><\/span>1. Use the Windows Update Troubleshooter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This built-in tool can automatically detect and resolve issues related to Windows updates. To use it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong> and go to <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong>, then click <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run the troubleshooter and follow its instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/update-and-security-1-1024x319.webp\" alt=\"Use the Windows Update Troubleshooter\" class=\"wp-image-20795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/update-and-security-1-1024x319.webp 1024w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/update-and-security-1-300x94.webp 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/update-and-security-1-768x239.webp 768w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/update-and-security-1-1200x374.webp 1200w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/update-and-security-1.webp 1408w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Rename_the_Software_Distribution_Folder\"><\/span>2. Rename the Software Distribution Folder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the Software Distribution folder contains corrupted files, renaming it can resolve the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> as administrator. Stop the Windows Update services with the following commands: net stop wuauserv, net stop bits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to <strong>C:\\Windows<\/strong> and rename the <strong>SoftwareDistribution<\/strong> folder. Restart your PC and try the update again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"459\" height=\"124\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rename-the-software-distribution-folder.webp\" alt=\"Renaming the Software Distribution folder sometimes helps resolve the Windows update error 0x800700c1\" class=\"wp-image-20799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rename-the-software-distribution-folder.webp 459w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rename-the-software-distribution-folder-300x81.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Install_the_Update_Using_Media_Creation_Tool\"><\/span>3. Install the Update Using Media Creation Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the update does not go through the normal process, try to install it manually using the Media Creation Tool. You will find it on Microsoft&#8217;s website &#8211; just download and follow the steps to either create an installation media or upgrade directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/create-windows-10-installation-media-1024x429.webp\" alt=\"Install the update using the Media Creation Tool\" class=\"wp-image-20801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/create-windows-10-installation-media-1024x429.webp 1024w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/create-windows-10-installation-media-300x126.webp 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/create-windows-10-installation-media-768x322.webp 768w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/create-windows-10-installation-media-1200x503.webp 1200w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/create-windows-10-installation-media.webp 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Ensure_All_Required_Services_Are_Running\"><\/span>4. Ensure All Required Services Are Running<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the 0x800700c1 update error can be traced to disabled or corrupt services, restarting them might resolve it. Services that will need to be restarted include Cryptographic Services, Background Intelligent Transfer Services, Remote Procedure Call, and Windows Update. Here is what you will do:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <kbd>Windows<\/kbd> + <kbd>R<\/kbd>, type services.msc, and press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for those services, right-click each, and then click <kbd>Restart<\/kbd>. <br>In case &#8220;Restart&#8221; is not available, stop them first and then start them again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If necessary, change their startup type to <strong>Automatic<\/strong> then restart your PC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Update_Your_Drivers\"><\/span>5. Update Your Drivers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Outdated or incompatible drivers can interfere with Windows updates. Manually update your drivers by visiting the manufacturer\u2019s website, or use a tool like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/driver-updater?m=blog_article_du_pplink&amp;utm_source=outbyte&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=article_du_pplink&amp;utm_term=%7Bbtn_text%7D&amp;utm_content=%7Bpage_path%7D\">Outbyte Driver Updater<\/a><\/strong> to automate the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Use_the_System_File_Checker\"><\/span>6. Use the System File Checker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Corrupted system files often cause this error. Run the <strong>System File Checker<\/strong> tool to scan and fix issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> and type <code class=\"inline\">sfc \/scannow<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let the tool scan and repair system files.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"408\" height=\"129\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/use-the-system-file-checker.webp\" alt=\"The System File Checker utility might help you fix error 0x800700c1\" class=\"wp-image-20803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/use-the-system-file-checker.webp 408w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/use-the-system-file-checker-300x95.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Disable_Your_Firewall_Temporarily\"><\/span>7. Disable Your Firewall Temporarily<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your firewall is blocking Windows updates, it may think the connection to Microsoft\u2019s servers is unsafe. Temporarily disabling the firewall can help resolve the <strong>0x800700c1<\/strong> error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Search <strong>firewall<\/strong> in Cortana, open <strong>Windows Firewall<\/strong>, and disable it for private and public connections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> as an administrator. Run these commands:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><code class=\"inline\">regsvr32 wuapi.dll<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code class=\"inline\">regsvr32 wuaueng.dll<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code class=\"inline\">regsvr32 wucltui.dll<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install the update, then re-enable the firewall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Run_a_Virus_Scan\"><\/span>8. Run a Virus Scan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Malware can affect system processes. Run a full scan using Windows Defender or some other trusted antivirus tool to check if your system is free of threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Clean_Out_Junk_Files\"><\/span>9. Clean Out Junk Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Junk files can get stuck in the update process and prevent system tasks from running. Use a utility such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/pc-repair\/?m=blog_article_pcr_pplink&amp;utm_source=outbyte&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=article_pcr_pplink&amp;utm_term=%7Bbtn_text%7D&amp;utm_content=%7Bpage_path%7D\">Outbyte PC Repair<\/a><\/strong> to clean out unnecessary files and hence optimize your PC&#8217;s performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Readers also viewed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/display-resolution-greyed-out-in-windows-10-11-heres-how-to-fix-it\/\">Display Resolution Greyed Out in Windows 10\/11? Here\u2019s How to Fix It<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/annoyed-by-the-dxgmms2-sys-bsod-heres-what-you-can-do\/\">Annoyed by the Dxgmms2.sys BSOD? Here\u2019s What You Can Do<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-deal-with-the-microsoft-store-error-0x00000193\/\">5 Ways to Deal With the Microsoft Store Error 0x00000193<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/undervolting-cpu-how-to-do-it-safely-and-never-regret-it\/\">Undervolting CPU: How to Do It Safely and Never Regret It<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/what-is-hacktoolwin32-keygen\/\">What is Hacktool:win32\/keygen?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What causes a 0x800700c1 error?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>It normally occurs due to corrupted files, poor internet connectivity, or interference from an antivirus application.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>How do I repair corrupted system files?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>The System File Checker or SFC utility can be used for scanning and repairing corrupted system files.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Can I install the updates manually?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yes, you can install manually by installing updates from the website of Microsoft using Media Creation Tool.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Would turning off the firewall cost my PC some security?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yes, it is safe turning your firewall off while you&#8217;re doing updates, but of course, only provided you remember to turn it on again when this process is finished.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>0x800700c1 Error is rather common during Windows Updates. The error doesn&#8217;t let the installation of the updates proceed correctly and almost interferes with the update process, but fortunately, it can be fixed. What is Windows Update Error 0x800700c1? Error 0x800700c1 means a kind of failure during the updating of Windows. 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