How to fix update error code 0xc00000fd − Windows 10, Windows 8.1. (Nothing else worked)
What is Windows update error 0xc00000fd? When does it occur? How to fix it?
Windows Update (Update Failed) - Error 0xc00000fd is an error that occurs when an update fails to install. The most common reasons for this error include:
- Stuck processes on the computer;
- Unresponsive programs running on your computer;
- Malicious activities (viruses);
- The Internet connection (especially while the update was being downloaded).
The solutions we gathered will help you fix this error. We gathered them based on our research, experts we consulted, and the feedback of users who had this issue. Feel free to check them out!
Note: An alternative name for this error we came across online is exception (0xC00000FD). This is a slightly different error and in this case, some of the solutions may help but not necessarily all of them!
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Do a system restore
0(0)0(0)If none of the other solutions worked, and reinstalling Windows is not an option, consider doing a System Restore. The System Restore feature will return Windows back to a certain restore point back in the past when it was working properly, without affecting your documents.
To restore your computer:- Go to the start menu and type System restore;
- Click Next;
- Select a restore point;
*You can also check the Show more restore points box to see all the restore points stored on the system.
**Click the Scan for affected programs first, which will show you what programs have been installed after the restore point was created. - Wait for the process to complete;
Note: Do not interrupt the process to avoid irreversible software damages and data loss. If you use a laptop, connect it to the AC adapter before you start restoring Windows.
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Reinstall Windows
0(0)0(0)If none of the other solutions, including System Restore, worked, consider reinstalling the device's operating system. Before you reset your computer, make sure to make a backup of your personal data (photos, music, videos and other invaluable documents) on an external hard drive, or to online backup solutions like Google Drive, OneDrive, etc., to avoid losing them in the process.
Check out the don't know how to install an operating system guide to learn how to (re)install your computer's operating system, safely.
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