To keep all these changes up and running in the most efficient manner, Windows rolls out software updates at regular intervals. All these updates might not bring in new goodies, some of them will be aimed at improving the security to enhance the overall performance of the OS. But one thing stands firm- you should definitely install these updates onto your system as and when they get available. However, it is proving to be easier said than done for some users on the latest OS. When they are trying to search for a new Windows 11 update, or trying to download and install them, they are instead being greeted with the Error Encountered issue. While this is quite an infuriating issue, to say the least, but there do exist a few workarounds that have been known to rectify this issue. And in this guide, we will make you aware of just that. So without any further ado, let’s get started.
How to Fix Error Encountered in Windows 11 Update
Do note that there’s no universal fix as such. You will have to try out each of the below-mentioned methods until one of them spells out success. So with that in mind, let’s get started.
FIX 1: Using Windows Update Troubleshooter
Windows has built-in quite a few troubleshooter apps, and one of them focuses specifically on Windows updates and their related processes. And as of now, we will be taking its help to rectify this issue: The troubleshooter will now perform a scan, find out the issues related to the update cycles and fix them as well. Once that is done, it is recommended to start your PC. Once it boots up, verify if the Windows 11 Update Error Encountered issue has been fixed or not.
FIX 2: Automate Windows 11 Processes via Service Menu
The next fix calls for automating all the processes related to the Windows 11 update. This will be carried out via the Services menu, as follows: Finally, restart your PC and then check if the Windows 11 Update Error Encountered issue has been fixed or not.
FIX 3: Automate Windows 11 Processes via Command Prompt
In some instances, the Services menu might not be able to automate all the processes of a program or software. However, people usually opt for that method become it is easier to execute and because they don’t know all the associated services of an application. But when it comes to Windows 11 update, we have got hold of its processes, namely- Windows Update Service, Cryptographic service, Background Intelligent Transfer Service and Trusted Installer. So let’s automate these processes by executing their associated commands in the CMD window. Follow along.
FIX 4: Install Windows 11 Security Intelligence Update
Windows might not allow you to download and install updates if there’s a pending Security Intelligence update that is yet to be installed onto your PC. So let’s first get hold of that update before trying out the Windows 11 updates. Here’s how it could be done: Once the installation is complete, restart your PC and then check if the Windows 11 Update Error Encountered issue has been fixed or not.
FIX 5: Reset Windows 11 Update Components
if none of the aforementioned methods worked out in your favor, then you should consider resetting all the four Windows Update components to their factory default state. Once the reset is complete, you will then have to delete the associated DAT file, rename a few System folders, and reset the BITS and Windows Update service, Once that is done, you will have to re-register the Windows Update and BITS files, reset Windows Socket, and finally restart the three Windows services. All these will be carried out directly via Command Prompt. You only need to copy-paste the commands that we have shared below (just make sure to copy-paste one command at a time, do not execute all of them at one go). So with this, we round off the guide on how you could fix the Windows 11 Update Error Encountered issue. We have listed five different methods for the same. Do let us know in the comments section which one spelled out success for you.
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