0xc004f075最近,一些用户在Windows 10(Windows 10)和Windows 11 PC中遇到了常见的更新错误0xc004f075 。如果您的Windows PC 检测到任何激活问题,您将面临此错误代码。当您尝试安装任何更新时,这是一个严重的问题。如果您遇到此错误,您将无法升级您的操作系统。尽管如此,大量故障排除方法将帮助您修复错误代码 0xc004f075 Windows 10 /11 计算机。那你还在等什么?继续(Continue)阅读修复Windows 10 更新(Update)或激活错误代码 0xc004f075(Activation Error Code 0xc004f075)的指南。
如何修复 Windows 10 0xc004f075(How to Fix Windows 10 0xc004f075 )错误(Error)
以下是导致此错误代码的一些原因。记下导致错误的因素以快速解决问题。
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(Missing or corrupt)Windows 10 计算机中的文件丢失或损坏。
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PC 上的病毒或恶意软件(Virus or malware)攻击。
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(Incomplete or corrupt )PC 中的 Windows 更新组件不完整或损坏。
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后台应用程序(Background applications)会干扰更新过程。
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Antivirus/Firewall 干扰。
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不稳定(Unstable )的互联网连接。
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(Insufficient )硬盘驱动器空间不足,无法安装新更新。
除了这些原因之外,还有一些其他因素也是造成此错误的原因。无论如何,以下故障排除方法将帮助您修复所有可能的 0xc004f075 Windows 更新(Windows Update)或激活(Activation)错误代码。
基本故障排除提示(Basic Troubleshooting Tips)
在尝试高级故障排除方法之前,请尝试这些基本故障排除方法。一个简单的技巧可以帮助您更快地解决问题。
- 确保您连接到稳定的互联网连接(stable internet connection)。
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(Close all or unnecessary programs)使用任务管理器(Task Manager)关闭在后台运行的所有或不必要的程序。
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(Disable Windows 10 Firewall)暂时禁用 Windows 10 防火墙或防病毒软件。(Antivirus)
- 运行防病毒软件(antivirus software)以检测和解决任何恶意软件攻击。
以下是一些潜在且有效的故障排除方法,从最常见和最简单的方法开始。如果您收到Windows 10 更新错误代码(Windows 10 update error code),现在是时候遵循下面讨论的方法了。
方法 1:运行 Windows 更新疑难解答(Method 1: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter)
要解决任何与更新相关的问题,Windows内置工具将为您提供很大帮助。此Microsoft工具包会自动分析更新问题并进行修复。这是运行 Windows 更新疑难解答(run Windows Update Troubleshooter)的快速解决方案。
1. 按Windows 键(Windows key)。在搜索栏中键入疑难解答设置(Troubleshoot settings ),然后单击打开(Open ),如图所示。
2. 现在,单击附加疑难解答(Additional troubleshooters),如下图所示。
3. 现在,选择Windows Update,它显示在Get up and running下,如图所示。
4. 选择运行疑难解答(Run the troubleshooter)。
5. 最后,在您的计算机上应用并修复所有问题后,重新启动(restart )您的 PC。
方法二:重置更新组件(Method 2: Reset Update Components)
如果要修复任何与更新相关的问题,可以尝试手动重置Windows 更新(Windows Update)组件。此过程重新启动BITS、加密、MSI 安装程序、Windows 更新服务(BITS, Cryptographic, MSI Installer, Windows Update services)和更新文件夹,如SoftwareDistribution 和 Catroot2(SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2)。按照以下步骤修复 0xc004f075 错误。
1.在Windows 搜索栏中(Windows search bar)键入命令(Command) 提示符(Prompt),然后单击以管理员身份运行(Run as administrator)。
2.在用户帐户控制(User Account Control )提示中单击是。(Yes)
3. 现在,一一键入以下命令(commands),并在每个命令后按 Enter 键。(Enter key)
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver
4.等待命令执行,这将帮助您解决错误。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 修复等待安装的 Windows 10 更新(Fix Windows 10 Update Pending Install)
方法 3:修复损坏的系统文件(Method 3: Repair Corrupt System Files)
如果一些基本更新元素损坏、损坏或丢失,则会出现此 0xc004f075 错误代码。您可以使用Windows 10(Windows 10)计算机中的内置工具SFC(系统文件检查器(System File Checker))和DISM(部署映像服务(Deployment Image Servicing)和管理(Management))来扫描和删除有害的损坏文件。
1.在Windows 搜索栏中(Windows search bar)键入命令(Command) 提示符(Prompt),然后单击以管理员身份运行(Run as administrator)。
2.在用户帐户控制(User Account Control )提示中单击是。(Yes)
3. 现在,输入chkdsk C: /f /r /x 命令并按Enter 键(Enter key)。
注意:(Note: )如果系统提示您,Chkdsk 无法运行...该卷正在...正在使用进程中(Chkdsk cannot run…the volume is… in use process),请按Y 键( Y key)并重新启动您的 PC。
4. 再次键入sfc /scannow命令并按Enter以进行 SFC 扫描。
注意:(Note:)系统文件检查器(System File Checker )将扫描所有程序并在后台自动修复它们。您可以继续您的活动,直到扫描完成。
5. 完成扫描后,将显示任一消息。
- Windows 资源保护未发现任何完整性违规。(Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.)
- Windows 资源保护无法执行请求的操作。(Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation.)
- Windows 资源保护发现损坏的文件并成功修复它们。(Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.)
- Windows 资源保护发现损坏的文件,但无法修复其中一些。(Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them.)
6. 最后,重启(restart) 你的电脑(your PC)。
7. 现在,像之前在此方法中所做的那样打开命令提示符。(Command Prompt)
8. 一一键入以下命令,然后按 Enter(Enter)。
DISM.exe /Online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
DISM.exe /Online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
DISM /Online /cleanup-Image /startcomponentcleanup
注意:(Note:)您必须连接到网络才能正确运行DISM。
9.最后,等待进程运行成功,关闭窗口。
方法四:修改基本服务(Method 4: Modify Essential Services)
您可能会意外停止Windows 10 计算机上的一些基本Windows服务。这反过来又会阻止您更新操作系统。首先,您必须检查这些服务是否正在运行,如果没有,请按照以下说明重新启用它们以修复 0xc004f075 错误。
1. 同时按Windows + R keys运行(Run )对话框。
2. 键入 services.msc 如下,然后单击 OK。
3. 现在,在“服务(Services)”窗口中,向下滚动并搜索Windows 更新(Windows Update)服务并单击它。
4. 现在,单击属性(Properties),如下图所示。
注意:(Note:)您也可以双击Windows 更新(Windows Update)服务以打开“属性(Properties)”窗口。
5. 现在,将启动类型(Startup type )设置为手动(Manual),如下图所示。
6. 最后,单击Apply > OK 以保存更改。
7. 同样,对以下服务执行相同操作并按照说明启用它们。
- Windows 更新医疗服务:手册(Windows Update Medic Services: Manual)
- 加密服务:自动(Cryptographic Services: Automatic)
- 后台智能传输服务:手动(Background Intelligent Transfer Service: Manual)
- DCOM 服务器进程启动器:自动(DCOM Server Process Launcher: Automatic)
- RPC 端点映射器:自动(RPC Endpoint Mapper: Automatic)
- Windows 安装程序:手动(Windows Installer: Manual)
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 修复 Windows 更新错误 0x80070005(Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070005)
方法 5:使用 Microsoft 更新工具(Method 5: Use Microsoft Update Tool)
Microsoft工具将允许您在不删除任何文件的情况下更新版本。请按照以下步骤解决 0xc004f075 错误。
1. 访问微软软件下载页面(Microsoft Software Download page)。
2. 单击立即下载工具(Download tool now)按钮。
3. 点击底部下载的启动器文件。(downloaded launcher file)
4.在提示中单击是。(Yes)
5. 单击许可条款页面上的接受。(Accept)
6. 选择立即升级此PC(Upgrade this PC now),然后单击下一步(Next)。
注意:(Note:)如果您收到错误提示 PC 无法升级,请导航到文件管理器(File Manager)中的路径C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\Panther。同时按Shift + Delete keys删除compatscancache.dat文件。再次(Again),尝试安装更新。
方法 6:重新启动 Windows 更新服务(Method 6: Restart Windows Update Service)
Windows更新文件和日志数据将存储在SoftwareDistribution文件夹中。该文件夹中的文件负责Windows更新,通常不应从计算机中删除它们。但是,如果您在此过程中遇到任何问题,您可以尝试删除它们以解决问题。
1.同时按下Windows + R keys运行(Run )对话框。
2.如下 键入 services.msc并单击(services.msc )OK启动服务(Services)窗口。
3. 现在,向下滚动屏幕并右键单击Windows Update。
注意:(Note:)如果当前状态不是Running,可以跳过以下步骤。
4. 在这里,如果当前状态显示正在运行(Running),请单击停止(Stop )。
5. 现在,通过同时单击Windows + E keys 打开文件资源管理器(File Explorer )。
6. 现在,导航到以下路径(path)。
C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore
7. 现在,通过同时按Ctrl + A keys选择所有文件和文件夹,然后右键单击它们。
注意:(Note: )您只能使用管理员用户帐户(user account)删除这些文件。
8. 在这里,选择删除(Delete )选项以从DataStore位置删除所有文件和文件夹。
9. 现在,导航到路径:C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download。
10.删除(Delete )前面步骤中提到的下载(Download)位置中的所有文件。
注意:(Note: )您只能使用管理员用户帐户删除这些文件。
11. 现在,返回“服务(Services )”窗口并右键单击“ Windows 更新”(Windows Update)。
12. 在这里,选择开始(Start )选项,如下图所示。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 如何在 Windows 10 中启用 Telnet(How to Enable Telnet in Windows 10)
方法 7:在安全模式下删除软件分发文件(Method 7: Delete Software Distribution files in Safe Mode)
如果在重置Windows更新组件时出现任何问题,那么在恢复模式下启动计算机将帮助您删除它们。您可以在恢复模式下轻松删除在Windows更新过程中触发错误的冲突SoftwareDistribution文件夹。(SoftwareDistribution)
1. 点击Windows 键(Windows key )并键入恢复选项(Recovery options ),如图所示。打开效果最好。
2. 在设置(Settings )窗口中,单击高级启动下的(Advanced startup )立即重新启动(Restart now )选项,如图所示。
3. 现在,您的 PC 重新启动。在选择一个选项(Choose an option )窗口中单击疑难解答。(Troubleshoot )
4. 然后,单击高级选项(Advanced options ),如图所示。
5. 现在,单击突出显示的启动设置。(Startup Settings )
6. 现在,在“启动设置”(Startup Settings )窗口中,单击“重新启动(Restart)” 。
7. 当您的 PC 重新启动时,您将看到以下屏幕。在这里,按F5 键(F5 key)启用带网络连接的安全模式(Enable Safe Mode with Networking)选项。
8. 现在,同时按住Windows + E keys 打开文件资源管理器(File Explorer)。导航到以下位置。
C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution
9. 选择Software Distribution文件夹中的所有文件并(all the files)删除(Delete )它们。
10. 然后,重启你的电脑(reboot your PC)。
方法 8:删除最近的 Windows 更新(Method 8: Remove Recent Windows Update)
如果任何有冲突的Windows更新干扰了最新的Windows更新组件。在安装任何更新之前,请按照以下说明的步骤删除以前的更新以修复 0xc004f075 错误。
1. 同时按住Windows + R keys 打开运行(Run)对话框。
2. 现在,如图所示键入appwiz.cpl并按(appwiz.cpl )Enter。
3. 现在,单击左窗格中的查看已安装更新(View installed updates ),如此处所示。
4. 现在,选择最新更新并单击卸载(Uninstall)。
5. 然后,确认提示(如果有),然后重新启动(reboot) 您的 PC(your PC)。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 修复 Windows 更新错误 0x800704c7(Fix Windows Update Error 0x800704c7)
方法 9:手动下载更新(Method 9: Download the Update Manually)
当您的计算机缺少任何必要的Windows 更新(Windows Update)组件时,您将无法自动或通过系统设置安装更新。但是,您可以按照以下说明手动安装 21H1 更新并修复 0xc004f075 错误。
1. 同时按下Windows + I keys打开系统中的设置(Settings)。
2. 现在,选择更新和安全(Update & Security)。
3. 现在,单击下面突出显示的查看更新历史记录选项。(View update history )
4. 在列表中,记下由于错误消息而等待下载的KB 编号。(KB number )
5. 在此处,在Microsoft Update 目录(Microsoft Update Catalog)搜索栏中键入KB 编号。(KB number )
6. 按照屏幕上的说明手动下载并安装更新。
7.然后,以管理员身份运行安装的文件,现在0xc004f075 Windows 10错误将得到修复。
方法10:重置电脑(Method 10: Reset PC)
如果手动更新Windows组件对您没有帮助,那么您的Windows 10 计算机可能已经损坏。重置您的计算机将修复该错误。请按照以下步骤执行云重置。
1. 同时按下Windows + I keys 打开系统中的设置(Settings )。
2. 现在,向下滚动列表并选择更新和安全(Update & Security)。
3. 现在,从左窗格中选择恢复选项,然后单击右窗格中的(Recovery )开始(Get started )。
4A。如果您想删除应用程序和设置但保留您的个人文件,请选择保留我的文件(Keep my files )选项。
4B。如果要删除所有个人文件、应用程序和设置,请选择“删除所有内容( Remove everything )”选项。
5. 最后,按照屏幕上的说明完成重置过程。
注意:(Note:)不过,如果您遇到此问题,则可以将系统恢复(restore the system)到以前的版本。将您的计算机恢复到之前的状态将解决与软件冲突的任何错误。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 修复 Windows 10 更新卡住或冻结(Fix Windows 10 Update Stuck or Frozen)
如何修复 Windows 10 激活错误代码 0xc004f075(How to Fix Windows 10 Activation Error Code 0xc004f075)
以下是解决Windows 10激活错误代码的一些潜在且有效的故障排除方法,现在是时候遵循下面讨论的方法了。
方法 1:运行激活疑难解答(Method 1: Run Activation Troubleshooter)
另一方面,如果您的 PC 上存在任何激活 0xc004f075 错误问题,您可以通过运行激活(Activation)疑难解答来解决它们。步骤与上述方法类似,略有改动。按照(Follow)以下说明进行操作。
注意:使用管理员权限(Note:) 登录(Log)以执行以下步骤。
1. 按Windows 键(Windows key )并键入疑难解答设置(Troubleshoot settings)。然后,像之前一样单击打开(Open )。
2. 然后,如图所示切换到激活(Activation )选项卡。
3. 在右窗格中,单击疑难解答(Troubleshoot )链接。
注意:(Note:)仅当您的操作系统尚未激活时,您才能找到此故障排除选项。
4.在提示中单击是。(Yes)
5. 疑难解答完成后,单击我最近更改了此设备上的硬件(I changed hardware on this device recently)。
6. 输入您的Microsoft 帐户凭据(Microsoft account credentials)以登录您的帐户,然后单击登录(Sign in)。
注意:(Note: )如果您的微软(Microsoft)账号未连接系统,请输入您系统的登录密码(system’s log-in password)(本地密码/Windows密码)。单击下一步(Next)。
7. 选择您当前的设备(current device)并单击激活(Activate)按钮。
方法二:运行 SLMGR 命令(Method 2: Run SLMGR Command)
有时,Windows 产品(Windows Product)密钥中的问题也会导致Windows更新过程中出现错误。因此(Hence),您可以尝试使用SLMGR(软件许可管理工具(Software Licensing Management Tool))命令(command )行来执行产品激活任务(Product Activation tasks)。如果您收到任何奇怪的Windows(Windows)更新错误代码,此工具将修复正常激活任务期间的任何问题。请按照以下步骤确定修复Windows更新 0xc004f075 错误。
1. 按Windows 键(Windows key),键入命令(Command) 提示符(Prompt),然后单击以管理员身份运行(Run as administrator)。
2.在 用户帐户控制( User Account Control)提示中单击是。(Yes)
3. 现在,输入slmgr /ipk <Windows Key> 命令并按Enter 键(Enter key)重新安装密钥。
注 1:(Note 1: )如果您不知道产品密钥,请键入命令wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey,然后按 Enter 键(Enter)。
注意 2:(Note 2:)在上述命令中键入您的许可证密钥(License key)而不是Windows 密钥。(Windows Key)如果License key 不正确,您将面临The Software Licensing Service 报告产品密钥无效(The Software Licensing Service reported that the product key is invalid)错误。
3. 现在,输入slmgr /ato 命令并按Enter 键(Enter key)强制Windows进行在线激活。
4. 该过程完成后,重新启动您的 PC(reboot your PC)。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 在 Windows 10 上停止自动更新的 5 种方法(5 Ways to Stop Automatic Updates on Windows 10)
方法三:运行Slui 3命令(Method 3: Run Slui 3 Command)
您可以使用SLUI.EXE 3(软件许可用户界面(SOFTWARE LICENSING USER INTERFACE))命令行来激活Windows并修复 0xc004f075 错误。
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SLUI 1打开激活状态窗口(activation status window)。
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SLUI 2打开激活窗口(activation window)。
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SLUI 3调出 更改产品密钥窗口(CHANGE PRODUCT KEY window)。
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SLUI 4打开CALL MICROSOFT & MANUALLY ACTIVATE 窗口(CALL MICROSOFT & MANUALLY ACTIVATE window)。
以下是使用Slui 3命令行的几个步骤。
1. 同时按住Windows + R keys 打开运行(Run )对话框。
2. 现在,输入Slui 3 并按Enter 键(Enter key)。
3.在 用户帐户控制(User Account Control) 提示中单击是。(Yes)
4. 如图所示输入25 位产品密钥(25-digit product key )。
5. 现在,单击下一步(Next)按钮。
常见故障排除方法(Common Troubleshooting Methods)
以下是一些常见的故障排除方法。
方法 1:执行干净启动(Method 1: Perform a Clean Boot)
Windows的干净启动只是用最少的驱动程序和启动程序启动计算机。此过程不会删除您的系统信息和个人数据。如果您在干净启动环境中没有遇到任何冲突,这表明其他外部因素会导致错误。确保您已以管理员身份登录以执行干净启动。这是我们执行 Windows 10 PC 干净启动的(perform a clean boot of Windows 10 PC)指南。如果您在此干净启动后仍然遇到错误代码,以下方法将帮助您解决Windows 10 更新(Update)或激活错误代码 0xc004f075(Activation Error Code 0xc004f075)。
方法 2:全新安装 Windows 操作系统(Method 2: Clean Install Windows OS)
尽管如此,如果您在执行上述方法后仍遇到此问题,则表明您的计算机有任何严重影响的配置文件。在这种情况下,您无法通过常规解决方案解决错误,但您可以尝试此方法。确保备份 Windows 10 PC 中的所有数据并执行全新安装。阅读我们的指南以执行 Windows 10 操作系统的全新安装(perform a clean installation of the Windows 10 Operating System)。
方法 3:联系 Microsoft 支持(Method 3: Contact Microsoft Support)
如果问题仍然存在,请联系Microsoft 客户支持(Microsoft Customer Support)以解决 0xc004f075 Windows 10错误。
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Fix Windows 10 0xc004f075 Error
0xc004f075Lately, several users have encountered a common update error 0xc004f075 in Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs. If your Windows PC detects any activation issues, you will face this error code. This is a serіous issue when you try to instаll any updates. Іf you encounter this error, you cannot upgrade your Operating System. Neverthelеss, plenty оf troubleshooting methods will hеlp you fix the error code 0xc004f075 Windows 10/11 computers. So, what are you waiting for? Continue reading the guide to fix the Windows 10 Update or Activation Error Code 0xc004f075.
How to Fix Windows 10 0xc004f075 Error
Here are some reasons that contribute to this error code. Make a note of the factors leading to the error to resolve the problem quickly.
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Missing or corrupt files in Windows 10 computer.
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Virus or malware attack on PC.
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Incomplete or corrupt Windows Update Components in PC.
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Background applications interfere with the update process.
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Antivirus/Firewall interference.
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Unstable internet connection.
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Insufficient space in hard drives to install the new updates.
Apart from these reasons, a few other factors are also responsible for this error. Anyways, the following troubleshooting methods will help you fix all possible 0xc004f075 Windows Update or Activation error codes.
Basic Troubleshooting Tips
Before trying out advanced troubleshooting methods, try these basic troubleshooting methods. A simple trick would help you fix the issue more quickly.
Here are some potential and effective troubleshooting methods starting from the most common and easy ones. If you receive Windows 10 update error code, now it’s time to follow the below-discussed methods.
Method 1: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
To solve any update-related issues, Windows built-in tool will help you a lot. This Microsoft toolkit automatically analyses the update issues and fixes the same. Here is a quick solution to run Windows Update Troubleshooter.
1. Hit the Windows key. Type Troubleshoot settings in the search bar and click on Open as shown.
2. Now, click on Additional troubleshooters as depicted below.
3. Now, select Windows Update, which is displayed under Get up and running as shown.
4. Select Run the troubleshooter.
5. Finally, restart your PC once all the issues are applied and fixed on your computer.
Method 2: Reset Update Components
If you want to fix any update-related issues, you can try manually resetting Windows Update components. This procedure restarts BITS, Cryptographic, MSI Installer, Windows Update services, and update folders like SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2. Follow the below steps to fix 0xc004f075 error.
1. Type Command Prompt in the Windows search bar and click Run as administrator.
2. Click Yes in the User Account Control prompt.
3. Now, type the following commands one by one and hit Enter key after each command.
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver
4. Wait for the commands to be executed, and this would help you get the error solved.
Also Read: Fix Windows 10 Update Pending Install
Method 3: Repair Corrupt System Files
This 0xc004f075 error code arises if a few essential update elements are broken, corrupt, or missing. You can use built-in tools SFC (System File Checker) and DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) in Windows 10 computer to scan and remove harmful corrupt files.
1. Type Command Prompt in the Windows search bar and click Run as administrator.
2. Click Yes in the User Account Control prompt.
3. Now, type the chkdsk C: /f /r /x command and hit Enter key.
Note: If you are prompted with a message, Chkdsk cannot run…the volume is… in use process, press Y key and reboot your PC.
4. Again, type the sfc /scannow command and hit Enter to SFC scan.
Note: The System File Checker will scan all the programs and repair them automatically in the background. You can continue your activities until the scan is complete.
5. After completing the scan, it will show either of the messages.
- Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.
- Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation.
- Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.
- Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them.
6. Finally, restart your PC.
7. Now, open Command Prompt as done earlier in this method.
8. Type the following commands one by one and hit Enter.
DISM.exe /Online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
DISM.exe /Online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
DISM /Online /cleanup-Image /startcomponentcleanup
Note: You have to be connected to a network to run DISM properly.
9. Finally, wait for the process to run successfully and close the window.
Method 4: Modify Essential Services
You may accidentally stop some essential Windows services on your Windows 10 computer. This, in turn, prevents you from updating the OS. Firstly, you must check whether these services are running, and if not, re-enable them as instructed below to fix 0xc004f075 error.
1. Launch the Run dialog box by pressing Windows + R keys simultaneously.
2. Type services.msc as follows and click OK.
3. Now, in the Services window, scroll down and search for Windows Update Services and click on it.
4. Now, click on Properties as depicted in the below picture.
Note: You can also double-click on Windows Update Services to open the Properties window.
5. Now, set the Startup type to Manual, as shown below.
6. Finally, click on Apply > OK to save the changes.
7. Likewise, follow the same for the below services and enable them as instructed.
- Windows Update Medic Services: Manual
- Cryptographic Services: Automatic
- Background Intelligent Transfer Service: Manual
- DCOM Server Process Launcher: Automatic
- RPC Endpoint Mapper: Automatic
- Windows Installer: Manual
Also Read: Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070005
Method 5: Use Microsoft Update Tool
Microsoft tool will allow you to update the version without deleting any files. Follow the below steps to resolve 0xc004f075 error.
1. Visit the Microsoft Software Download page.
2. Click the Download tool now button.
3. Click on the downloaded launcher file at the bottom.
4. Click Yes in the prompt.
5. Click Accept on the license terms page.
6. Select Upgrade this PC now and click Next.
Note: If you receive an error stating PC cannot be upgraded, navigate to the path C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\Panther in the File Manager. Delete the compatscancache.dat file by pressing Shift + Delete keys simultaneously. Again, try installing the update.
Method 6: Restart Windows Update Service
The Windows update files and log data will be stored in the SoftwareDistribution folder. The files in the folder are responsible for Windows updates, and they usually should not be deleted from the computer. Yet, if you face any issues during the process, you can try deleting them to fix the problems.
1. Launch the Run dialog box by pressing Windows + R keys simultaneously.
2. Type services.msc as follows and click OK to launch the Services window.
3. Now, scroll down the screen and right-click on Windows Update.
Note: If the current status is not Running, you can skip the below step.
4. Here, click on Stop if the current status displays Running.
5. Now, open the File Explorer by clicking Windows + E keys together.
6. Now, navigate to the following path.
C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore
7. Now, select all the files and folders by pressing Ctrl + A keys together and right-click on them.
Note: You can only delete these files with an admin user account.
8. Here, select the Delete option to remove all the files and folders from the DataStore location.
9. Now, navigate to the path: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download.
10. Delete all the files in the Download location as mentioned in the previous steps.
Note: You can only delete these files with an admin user account.
11. Now, go back to the Services window and right-click on Windows Update.
12. Here, select the Start option as depicted in the below picture.
Also Read: How to Enable Telnet in Windows 10
Method 7: Delete Software Distribution files in Safe Mode
If there are any issues while resetting the Windows update components, then launching the computer in recovery mode will help you remove them. You can easily delete the conflicting SoftwareDistribution folder that triggers errors during the Windows update process in recovery mode.
1. Hit the Windows key and type Recovery options as shown. Open the best results.
2. In the Settings window, click on Restart now option under Advanced startup as shown.
3. Now, your PC reboots. Click on Troubleshoot in the Choose an option window.
4. Then, click on Advanced options as shown.
5. Now, click on Startup Settings as highlighted.
6. Now, in the Startup Settings window, click on Restart.
7. When your PC restarts, you will see the below screen. Here, hit the F5 key to Enable Safe Mode with Networking option.
8. Now, press and hold Windows + E keys together to open File Explorer. Navigate to the following location.
C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution
9. Select all the files in the Software Distribution folder and Delete them.
10. Then, reboot your PC.
Method 8: Remove Recent Windows Update
If any conflicting Windows updates are interfering with the latest Windows update components. Before installing any updates, delete the previous update by following the below-instructed steps to fix 0xc004f075 error.
1. Press and hold Windows + R keys together to open the Run dialog box.
2. Now, type appwiz.cpl as shown and hit Enter.
3. Now, click on View installed updates in the left pane as shown here.
4. Now, select the most recent update and click Uninstall.
5. Then, confirm the prompt, if any, and reboot your PC.
Also Read: Fix Windows Update Error 0x800704c7
Method 9: Download the Update Manually
When your computer lacks any essential Windows Update components, you cannot install the updates automatically or through system settings. Yet, you can manually install the 21H1 update as instructed below and fix 0xc004f075 error.
1. Press the Windows + I keys together to open Settings in your system.
2. Now, select Update & Security.
3. Now, click on the View update history option as highlighted below.
4. In the list, note down the KB number that is pending to be downloaded due to an error message.
5. Here, type the KB number in the Microsoft Update Catalog search bar.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the update manually.
7. Then, run the installed file as an administrator, and now the 0xc004f075 Windows 10 error will be fixed.
Method 10: Reset PC
If the manual update of Windows components does not help you, then there are some chances that your Windows 10 computer has gone corrupt. Resetting your computer will fix the error. Follow the below-mentioned steps to perform a cloud reset.
1. Press the Windows + I keys together to open Settings in your system.
2. Now, scroll down the list and select Update & Security.
3. Now, select the Recovery option from the left pane and click on Get started in the right pane.
4A. If you want to remove apps and settings but keep your personal files, select the Keep my files option.
4B. If you want to remove all your personal files, apps, and settings, select the Remove everything option.
5. Finally, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset process.
Note: Still, if you encounter this issue, then you could restore the system to its previous version. Restoring your computer to its previous state will resolve any errors conflicting with the software.
Also Read: Fix Windows 10 Update Stuck or Frozen
How to Fix Windows 10 Activation Error Code 0xc004f075
Here are some potential and effective troubleshooting methods to resolve Windows 10 activation error code, now it’s time to follow the below-discussed methods.
Method 1: Run Activation Troubleshooter
On the other hand, if there is any activation 0xc004f075 error issues on your PC, you can resolve them by running the Activation troubleshooter. The steps are similar to the above method with minor changes. Follow as instructed below.
Note: Log in with admin rights to perform the below steps.
1. Press the Windows key and type Troubleshoot settings. Then, click on Open as done earlier.
2. Then, switch to the Activation tab as shown.
3. In the right pane, click on the Troubleshoot link.
Note: You can find this troubleshoot option only if your operating system is not yet activated.
4. Click Yes in the prompt.
5. Once the troubleshooter is complete, click I changed hardware on this device recently.
6. Enter your Microsoft account credentials to sign in to your account and click Sign in.
Note: If your Microsoft account is not connected to the system, enter your system’s log-in password (local password/Windows password). Click Next.
7. Select your current device and click on the Activate button.
Method 2: Run SLMGR Command
Sometimes, issues in the Windows Product key also lead to errors during the Windows update process. Hence, you can try using SLMGR (Software Licensing Management Tool) command lines to perform Product Activation tasks. This tool will fix any problems during normal activation tasks and if you get any strange Windows update error codes. Follow the below-mentioned steps to fix Windows update 0xc004f075 error for sure.
1. Hit the Windows key, type Command Prompt, and click Run as administrator.
2. Click Yes in the User Account Control prompt.
3. Now, type the slmgr /ipk <Windows Key> command and hit Enter key to reinstall the key.
Note 1: If you are not aware of the product key, type the command wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey, and hit Enter.
Note 2: Type your License key instead of Windows Key in the above command. If the License key is incorrect, you will face The Software Licensing Service reported that the product key is invalid error.
3. Now, type the slmgr /ato command and hit Enter key to force Windows for online activation.
4. Once the process is complete, reboot your PC.
Also Read: 5 Ways to Stop Automatic Updates on Windows 10
Method 3: Run Slui 3 Command
You can use SLUI.EXE 3 (SOFTWARE LICENSING USER INTERFACE) command line to activate Windows and fix 0xc004f075 error.
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SLUI 1 opens the activation status window.
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SLUI 2 opens the activation window.
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SLUI 3 brings up the CHANGE PRODUCT KEY window.
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SLUI 4 opens the CALL MICROSOFT & MANUALLY ACTIVATE window.
Here are a few steps to use Slui 3 command line.
1. Press and hold Windows + R keys together to open the Run dialog box.
2. Now, type Slui 3 and hit Enter key.
3. Click Yes in the User Account Control prompt.
4. Enter the 25-digit product key as shown.
5. Now, click on the Next button.
Common Troubleshooting Methods
Following are some common troubleshooting methods.
Method 1: Perform a Clean Boot
A clean start of Windows is just starting the computer with a minimum set of drivers and start-up programs. This process will not delete your system information and personal data. If you do not face any conflicts in a clean boot environment, this indicates that other external factors contribute to the error. Ensure you have logged in as an administrator to perform a clean boot. Here is our guide to perform a clean boot of Windows 10 PC. If you still face the error code after this clean boot, the following methods will help you resolve the Windows 10 Update or Activation Error Code 0xc004f075.
Method 2: Clean Install Windows OS
Still, if you face this issue even after implementing the above method, this indicates that your computer has any badly affected configuration files. In this case, you cannot resolve the errors with normal solutions, but you can try this method. Ensure you back up all the data in your Windows 10 PC and perform a clean installation. Read our guide to perform a clean installation of the Windows 10 Operating System.
Method 3: Contact Microsoft Support
If the issue persists, then contact Microsoft Customer Support to resolve 0xc004f075 Windows 10 error.
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