更新Windows计算机并非一帆风顺。虽然某些Windows 更新故障(Windows update glitches)很容易修复，但其他故障可能具有挑战性。有趣的是，有第三方故障排除程序可以修复几乎所有Windows 更新(Windows Update)问题。
“重置 Windows 更新工具”就是一个例子。在本教程中，我们将回顾该工具，重点介绍它的功能、安装过程、特性和用例。
重置 Windows 更新工具有什么(Reset Windows Update Tool Do)作用？
重置 Windows 更新工具(Reset Windows Update Tool)( RWUT ) 是一个多方面的实用程序，不仅可以解决影响Windows更新的潜在问题，还可以帮助修复损坏的系统文件、替换丢失的注册表项、强制组策略更新(force Group Policy update)、解决Microsoft Store问题等等更多的。
从根本上说，RWUT将(RWUT)Windows更新问题和其他相关问题的所有潜在修复程序整合到一个界面中。它允许用户直接访问隐藏的系统工具，如系统文件检查器(System File Checker)、检查磁盘工具(Check Disk Utility)、Windows 组件存储等。
该工具没有图形界面，但非常易于使用，并且与运行Windows 8、Windows 8 .1、Windows 10 和 Windows 11 的设备兼容。
安装重置 Windows 更新工具(Reset Windows Update Tool)
在浏览器中访问开发人员的网站并下载该工具的设置文件。(developer’s website)确保下载适合您 PC 处理器类型的版本 - 32 位或 64 位。该网站能够自动检测您的处理器类型并推荐最适合您设备的文件。尽管如此，您仍应确认“推荐下载”与您的处理器类型相对应。
如果您不确定您的 PC 的处理器类型，请参阅我们的综合教程，其中详细介绍了判断您使用的是 32 位还是 64 位(different ways to tell if you’re using a 32-Bit or 64-Bit)计算机的不同方法。
根据经验，某些浏览器（如Microsoft Edge ）可能会阻止文件下载，因为该应用程序无法识别并且“可能会损坏您的设备”。那是Microsoft Edge的“SmartScreen”安全工具(“SmartScreen” security tool)保护过度。该文件是安全的，您无需担心。要绕过SmartScreen限制，请选择设置文件旁边的三点菜单图标，然后选择(three-dot menu icon)Keep。这将取消阻止文件并将其下载到您的 PC。
运行安装文件并按照提示在您的 PC 上安装RWUT 。安装页面上的说明建议在运行安装程序之前关闭所有Windows应用程序和其他第三方程序。
收到成功消息时关闭设置窗口。之后(Afterward)，启动重置 Windows 更新工具(Reset Windows Update Tool)以探索其功能或使用它来修复系统问题。
如何使用重置 Windows 更新工具(Reset Windows Update Tool)
要使用重置 Windows 更新工具(Reset Windows Update Tool)更改您的 PC 设置和文件，您必须以管理员身份运行该程序。因此，右键单击桌面上的应用快捷方式并选择Run as administrator。
首次打开程序时，系统会提示您选择首选语言。您始终可以在应用程序的设置菜单中更改语言和其他自定义项，例如字体颜色。
- 在“选择一个选项”行中，输入与您的首选语言对应的数字，然后按Enter。
- 您还需要接受该工具的使用条款和条件才能继续。T&C 的基本规定是，尽管该工具的功能有效，但开发人员不会对您的设备造成的任何损坏承担任何责任。
在“你想继续这个过程吗？”中输入Y 行并按Enter继续。
- 主菜单有大约 19 个选项和命令。要运行的命令将取决于您的 PC 面临的问题。要执行操作，请键入与您要运行的命令对应的数字，然后按Enter。
在运行任何命令之前，请浏览下一部分以了解每个选项的作用以及它们对您的计算机所做的更改。
重置 Windows 更新工具(Reset Windows Update Tool)：功能(Features)和用(Use)例
以下是您可以使用此工具运行的一些故障排除操作的粗略亮点。
1.打开系统保护(1. Open the System Protection)
这是Windows 系统保护的快捷方式 - 一个 Windows(Windows System Protection—a Windows)部分，您可以在其中创建还原点(create restore points)、配置还原设置和管理磁盘空间。
在终端中输入1并按Enter。这将立即打开Windows 系统保护(Windows System Protection)窗口。
2. 重置 Windows 更新组件(2. Reset Windows Update Components)
此选项的作用是修复阻止您的 PC 更新Windows的问题。例如，如果Windows需要永远检查新更新，或者您的 PC 不会安装新的Windows更新，则在RWUT中运行命令可以解决问题。
您需要做的就是输入2 （或“(2)重置(Reset)Windows 更新组件”选项旁边的相应数字），然后按Enter。
该工具将通过重新启动Windows 更新(Windows Update)服务、应用程序身份(Application Identity)服务、加密(Cryptographic)服务(Services)、后台智能传输服务 (BITS)(Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS))和其他帮助您的 PC 安装Windows更新的服务来重置您的 PC 的(Windows)Windows 更新(Windows Update)组件。该操作还将删除旧的软件分发副本并替换更新计算机所需的损坏或丢失的文件。
按(Press)键盘上的任意键，然后再次尝试更新您的 PC。
3.删除临时文件(3. Delete Temporary Files)
在您使用 PC 时， Windows 会创建不同类型的临时文件(temporary files)（缓存系统文件、应用程序数据、错误报告和反馈、Internet 文件等）。这些文件可能会占用大量存储空间，因此定期删除它们是释放 Windows 磁盘空间(free up disk space in Windows)的好方法。
快速提示：(Quick Tip:)转到设置(Settings)>系统(System)>存储(Storage)>临时文件(Temporary files)以查看临时文件在您的 PC 上消耗了多少存储空间。
使用RWUT(RWUT)删除临时文件就像在终端中键入3 （或与(3)Delete the temporary files in Windows选项相对应的任何数字）并按Enter一样简单。
4. 打开 Internet Explorer 选项(4. Open Internet Explorer Option)
该工具还提供了访问Windows设备中“ Internet 属性(Properties)”菜单的快捷方式。在终端中输入4并按Enter。
这将打开Internet 属性(Properties)窗口，您可以在其中管理VPN和代理连接、弹出窗口阻止程序、浏览器加载项以及其他信息，如浏览历史记录、cookie、密码、Web 表单信息等。
5. 在 Windows 分区上运行 Chkdsk(5. Run Chkdsk on the Windows Partition)
检查磁盘实用程序(Check Disk Utility)( chkdsk ) 是一种内置系统工具，可修复损坏的系统文件、硬盘上的故障扇区以及其他阻止安装Windows更新的问题。您可以从RWUT运行(RWUT)检查磁盘(Check Disk)实用程序，而不必在命令提示符(Command Prompt)中键入冗长的命令。
在应用仪表板上，键入5 （或与(5)Windows分区上的Runs Chkdsk对应的数字），然后按Enter。
6.运行系统文件检查器(6. Run the System File Checker)
系统文件检查器(System File Checker)( SFC ) 是另一个内置的Windows工具，可扫描系统文件损坏并修复/替换丢失或损坏的系统文件。您还可以从RWUT运行(RWUT)系统文件检查器(System File Checker)，而不必在命令提示符(Command Prompt)中运行多个命令。
在应用程序终端中键入6，按Enter并按照结果页面上的建议进行操作。
您可能需要重新启动计算机才能完成或执行挂起的系统修复。
7.扫描组件存储损坏(7. Scan for Component Store Corruption)
“组件存储”包含自定义和更新(Component Store)Windows所需的文件和功能。组件存储(Component Store)中的文件问题可能会导致Windows更新问题。只需按一下按钮，RWUT即可修复组件存储损坏。(Component Store)
在“选择一个选项”行中输入7 ，然后按(7)Enter。
8.重置微软商店(8. Reset the Microsoft Store)
您无法从 Microsoft Store 下载应用程序(unable to download apps from the Microsoft Store)吗？或者，您无法访问应用商店，因为您的计算机无法打开 Microsoft Store 应用(computer won’t open Microsoft Store app)？通过RWUT重置Microsoft Store可以解决问题。
启动该工具，输入13 （或任何与(13)Reset Microsoft Windows Store对应的数字），然后按Enter。
该命令将清除Microsoft Store的缓存并修复任何潜在问题。重置操作成功后，Microsoft Store 应用将打开。(Microsoft Store)
9. 检查您的产品密钥(9. Check Your Product Key)
查找 PC 的产品密钥(Finding your PC’s product key)从未如此简单。您无需查看 PC 的零售包装盒、说明手册或 Microsoft 帐户的订单历史记录。启动RWUT，在终端或仪表板中输入16 ，然后按(16)Enter。您电脑的产品密钥将立即出现在屏幕上。
全方位工具
重置 Windows 更新工具(Reset Windows Update Tool)的功能不限于我们上面列出的内容。程序可以执行的快捷方式、选项和操作更多。例如，“探索(Explore)位置解决方案”选项会将您重定向到Windows 故障排除(Windows Troubleshooting)菜单，您可以在其中访问诊断和修复网络问题、连接相关问题等的工具。
RWUT 还可以修复损坏的注册表项(fix broken registry items)、重新启动计算机并自动执行修复操作。探索该工具并体验其优点。
How to Use the Reset Windows Update Tool
Updating a Windows computer isn’t all roѕes. While some Windows update glitches are quite easy to fix, others can be challenging. Interestingly, there are third-party troubleshooting programs that can fix almost all Windows Update problems.
The “Reset Windows Update Tool” is one example. In this tutorial, we’ll review the tool, focusing on its capabilities, installation procedure, features, and use cases.
What Does the Reset Windows Update Tool Do?
The Reset Windows Update Tool (RWUT) is a multifaceted utility that not only resolves potential issues affecting Windows updates, but also helps to repair corrupt system files, replace missing registry keys, force Group Policy update, resolve problems with the Microsoft Store, and much more.
Fundamentally, the RWUT consolidates all potential fixes for Windows update issues and other associated problems in one interface. It grants users direct access to hidden system tools like the System File Checker, Check Disk Utility, Windows Component Store, etc.
The tool has no graphical interface but it is super easy to use and compatible with devices running Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11.
Installing the Reset Windows Update Tool
Head to the developer’s website in your browser and download the tool’s setup file. Ensure you download the version that suits your PC’s processor type—32-bit or 64-bit. The website is able to automatically detect your processor type and recommends the file that’ll work best for your device. Nonetheless, you should still confirm that the “Recommended Download” corresponds with your processor type.
If you’re unsure of your PC’s processor type, refer to our comprehensive tutorial that details different ways to tell if you’re using a 32-Bit or 64-Bit computer.
From experience, some browsers like Microsoft Edge may block the file download because the app is unrecognized and “could harm your device.” That’s Microsoft Edge’s “SmartScreen” security tool being overprotective. The file is safe and you have nothing to worry about. To bypass the SmartScreen restriction, select the three-dot menu icon next to the setup file and select Keep. That’ll unblock the file and download it to your PC.
Run the setup file and follow the prompts to install the RWUT on your PC. The instruction on the installation page recommends closing all Windows apps and other third-party programs before running the setup.
Close the setup window when you get a success message. Afterward, launch the Reset Windows Update Tool to explore its feature or use it to fix system problems.
How To Use the Reset Windows Update Tool
To use the Reset Windows Update Tool to make changes to your PC settings and files, you must run the program as an administrator. So, right-click the app shortcut on your desktop and select Run as administrator.
You’ll be prompted to select your preferred language when you open the program for the first time. You can always change the language and other customizations like font color in the app’s settings menu.
- In the “Select an option” row, type the number that corresponds to your preferred language and press Enter.
- You’ll also need to accept the tool’s usage terms and conditions to proceed. The T&C’s basically state that although the features of the tool work, the developer will not take any responsibility for any damage to your device.
Type Y in the “Do you want to continue with this process?” row and press Enter to continue.
- The main menu has about 19 options and commands. The command to run will depend on the problem your PC is facing. To perform an operation, type the number that corresponds to the command you want to run and press Enter.
Before you run any command, go through the next section to have an idea of what each option does and the changes they make to your computer.
Reset Windows Update Tool: Features & Use Cases
Here’s a cursory highlight of some troubleshooting operations you can run with this tool.
1. Open the System Protection
This is a shortcut to Windows System Protection—a Windows section where you can create restore points, configure restore settings, and manage disk space.
Type 1 in the terminal and press Enter. That’ll immediately open the Windows System Protection window.
2. Reset Windows Update Components
What this option does is fix issues preventing your PC from updating Windows. If, for instance, Windows takes forever to check for new updates, or your PC won’t install new Windows updates, running the command in the RWUT can resolve the problems.
All you need to do is type 2 (or the corresponding digit next to the “Reset the Windows Update Components” option) and press Enter.
The tool will reset your PC’s Windows Update component by restarting the Windows Update services, Application Identity service, Cryptographic Services, Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS), and other services that help your PC install Windows updates. The operation will also delete old software distribution copies and replace corrupt or missing files needed to update your computer.
Press any key on your keyboard and try updating your PC again.
3. Delete Temporary Files
Windows creates different types of temporary files (caches system files, application data, error reports and feedbacks, internet files, etc.) as you use your PC. These files can take up a huge chunk of storage, hence deleting them regularly is a good way to free up disk space in Windows.
Quick Tip: Go to Settings > System > Storage > Temporary files to view how much storage space temporary files consume on your PC.
Deleting temporary files with the RWUT is as easy as typing 3 (or whatever digit corresponds to the Delete the temporary files in Windows option) in the terminal and pressing Enter.
4. Open Internet Explorer Option
The tool also provides a shortcut to access the “Internet Properties” menu in Windows devices. Type 4 in the terminal and press Enter.
That’ll open the Internet Properties window where you can manage VPN and proxy connections, pop-up blocker, browser add-ons, and other information like browsing history, cookies, passwords, web form info, etc.
5. Run Chkdsk on the Windows Partition
The Check Disk Utility (chkdsk) is a built-in system tool that fixes damaged system files, faulty sectors on the hard disk, and other issues preventing the installation of Windows updates. You can run the Check Disk utility from the RWUT instead of having to type lengthy commands in the Command Prompt.
On the app dashboard, type 5 (or the digit that corresponds to Runs Chkdsk on the Windows partition) and press Enter.
6. Run the System File Checker
The System File Checker (SFC) is another built-in Windows tool that scans for system file corruption and repairs/replaces missing or damaged system files. You can also run the System File Checker from the RWUT instead of having to run multiple commands in Command Prompt.
Type 6 in the app terminal, press Enter and follow the recommendations on the results page.
You might need to reboot your computer to complete or execute pending system repairs.
7. Scan for Component Store Corruption
The “Component Store” houses the files and functions required to customize and update Windows. Problems with files in the Component Store can cause Windows update issues. The RWUT can fix Component Store corruption at the push of a button.
Type 7 in the “Select an option” row and press Enter.
8. Reset the Microsoft Store
Are you unable to download apps from the Microsoft Store? Or, you can’t access the app store because your computer won’t open Microsoft Store app? Resetting the Microsoft Store via the RWUT can fix the problem.
Launch the tool, type 13 (or whatever digit corresponds to Reset Microsoft Windows Store), and press Enter.
The command will clear the Microsoft Store’s cache and fix any underlying problems. The Microsoft Store app will open when the reset operation is successful.
9. Check Your Product Key
Finding your PC’s product key has never been easier. You don’t need to check your PC’s retail box, instruction manual, or your Microsoft account’s order history. Launch the RWUT, type 16 in the terminal or dashboard, and press Enter. Your PC’s product key will appear on the screen instantly.
The All-Round Tool
The features of the Reset Windows Update Tool aren’t limited to what we listed above. There are more shortcuts, options, and operations that the program can execute. The “Explore location solutions” option, for instance, will redirect you to the Windows Troubleshooting menu where you can access tools that’ll diagnose and fix network issues, connectivity-related problems, etc.
The RWUT can also fix broken registry items, restart your computer, and perform repair operations automatically. Explore the tool and experience its goodness.
