Troubleshoot Windows 10 update error 0x800f0990

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Hi guys, I got this windows update error tried sfc, dism, and troubleshooters nothings seem to work...
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Go in to service turn off windows update then proceed to folder windows in there scroll down to SoftwareDistribution look for a folder in there name download delete everything in that folder, go back in service restart windows update and you should be good to go.
 
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ZeePriest said:
Have you tried restarting your PC?
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Terry Ganzi said:
Go in to service turn off windows update then proceed to folder windows in there scroll down to SoftwareDistribution look for a folder in there name download delete everything in that folder, go back in service restart windows update and you should be good to go.
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Restarted serval times, and tried these fixes but not working.
 
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Or try CHKDSK is a Windows utility that can check the integrity of your hard disk and can fix various file system errors.
To run it from Command Prompt, here are the instructions:

Log into Windows 10
Press the Windows key to open the Start Menu
Select Search
Type-in cmd
Right-click on Command Prompt from the search results list
Click Run as administrator
Log in as an Administrator
When Command Prompt launches, type the command: chkdsk C: /f /r /x
The parameters for this command are: /f option will attempt to fix any found errors /r option will locate for bad sectors and recovery any readable information /x option will force the volume you’re about to check to be dismounted before the utility begins a scan If the C: drive is in use, type Y to run a scan at your PC’s next restart. If so, exit Command Prompt and restart the computer.
 
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Terry Ganzi said:
Or try CHKDSK is a Windows utility that can check the integrity of your hard disk and can fix various file system errors.
To run it from Command Prompt, here are the instructions:

Log into Windows 10
Press the Windows key to open the Start Menu
Select Search
Type-in cmd
Right-click on Command Prompt from the search results list
Click Run as administrator
Log in as an Administrator
When Command Prompt launches, type the command: chkdsk C: /f /r /x
The parameters for this command are: /f option will attempt to fix any found errors /r option will locate for bad sectors and recovery any readable information /x option will force the volume you’re about to check to be dismounted before the utility begins a scan If the C: drive is in use, type Y to run a scan at your PC’s next restart. If so, exit Command Prompt and restart the computer.
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tried that , but sadly still not working
 
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Just fallow the tutorial in this page, create the txt file and substitute the reg file mentioned "Win10UpdateFix.reg". It's the only solution that work for me after a Trojan dissemble my Windows update and have the exact same error that you have:

www.wintips.org

FIX: Windows 10 Update Service is Missing (Solved) - wintips.org - Windows Tips & How-tos

Step by step instructions to resolve the following issue in Windows 10: The Windows Update Service is missing from the Services list (services.msc).
www.wintips.org www.wintips.org
 
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Freud2004 said:
Just fallow the tutorial in this page, create the txt file and substitute the reg file mentioned "Win10UpdateFix.reg". It's the only solution that work for me after a Trojan dissemble my Windows update and have the exact same error that you have:

www.wintips.org

FIX: Windows 10 Update Service is Missing (Solved) - wintips.org - Windows Tips & How-tos

Step by step instructions to resolve the following issue in Windows 10: The Windows Update Service is missing from the Services list (services.msc).
www.wintips.org www.wintips.org
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um site not working?
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SecurityNightmares said:
You shouldn’t trust an infected/ compromised system.
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An infected system is not a lost system, you certainly don't need to format a system or reinstall a SO to get rid of a malware that is a solution that I never recommend and that is offered in any vulgar forum, I always hate that solution for everything, uninstall and reinstall....
 
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Freud2004 said:
An infected system is not a lost system, you certainly don't need to format a system or reinstall a SO to get rid of a malware that is a solution that I never recommend and that is offered in any vulgar forum, I always hate that solution for everything, uninstall and reinstall....
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yes, if it is still fixable why just reinstall os? It is not good for the hard drives, and your time.
 
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