3 ways to Fix Windows could not search for new updates

In this article, We will know How to Fix Windows could not search for new updates on Windows 8, Windows 10, etc.

Windows Update is one of the best Service of Microsoft for Windows Operating system which automated download and installed Windows updates over the Internet. Windows Updates provide new features and security improvements.

Many more peoples notice that after Installing new Windows Windows 8, Windows 7, etc and trying to update the Windows up-to-date then getting the error message “Windows could not search for new updates”

If you are getting this error then will think about the need to reinstalling Windows or Reset the Windows but don’t worry please allow me some time and read my articles and follow steps one by one will be helpful for solving your issue.

How to fix “Windows could not search for new updates” on Windows?

For Fix “Windows could not search for new updates” for following three methods to solve the error-

1. Clear Software Distribution Folder

Software Distribution folder is used to store the temporary file for installing any software or updates. It may be a problem on folder or files that can create the problem and get such an error.

How to Clear Software Distribution Folder?

For clear Software Distribution folder can follow these easy steps-

Note:- For the Clear Software Distribution folder you need to stop Windows Update Services and Background Intelligent Transfer Service.

1. Navigate to Start Menu and search CMD.
2. Right Click on CMD and Click on Run as Administrator.
3. Type following commands one by one-

• net stop wuauserv:- Used to stop Windows Updates.
• net stop bits:- used to stop Background Intelligent Transfer Service

4. Now Open software Distribution Folder-

C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution

5. Select all Folder and delete.

6. Now run the following command to start Windows Update and Background Intelligent Transfer Services-

• net start wuauserv– To Start Windows Update.
• net start bits – used to start Background Intelligent Transfer Service.

Once you completed all the above steps try to Windows Update.

2. Run System File Checker

SFC Scan file Checker) the utility is one of the best utility for repaired Corrupted file and Windows Missing file such as .DLL missing file. SFC file checker was first introduced on Windows 98 Operating System for prevented malicious attack, Corruptions, or repaired the such as .DLL missing file.

We use the SFC file for prevented from external attach, System File Repaired, File corrupted and useful for “windows could not search for new updates”.

How to Run SFC Utility?

1. Navigate to Start Menu, and type CMD.
2. Right, Click on CMD and Run As Administrator.
3. Type sfc /scannow (For repair Windows File, Corrected File).

3. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

Windows Update Troubleshooter is one of the best tools for solving Windows Update related issue such as “Windows could not search for new updates”

For Run Windows Troubleshooter follow these easy steps-

1. Navigate to Start and Click on Settings.
2. Find Troubleshoot Settings.

3. Select Windows Update and Click on Run the Troubleshooter.

After Run the Troubleshooter Try to Update Windows, Hopefully your issue has been resolved.

“Windows could not search for new updates Error” FAQ

1. How do I fix windows Cannot find new updates?

Ans. For Fix Issue follow these steps-

• 1. Clear Software Distribution Folder.
• 2. Run System File Checker.
• 3. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter.

2. How do I fix error code 8024a000E?

Ans. For Fix Issue follow these steps-

• 1. Clear Software Distribution Folder.
• 2. Run System File Checker.
• 3. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter.

3. How to Turn on Windows Automatic Update for Windows 10?

Ans. For Turn on Windows Automatic Update for Windows 10 follow the following commands-

net start wuauserv

4. How to Turn off Windows Automatic Update for Windows 10?

Ans. For Turn off Windows Automatic Update for Windows 10 follow following commands-

net stop wuauserv

Conclusion:

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