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0x80071160: How to Fix This Windows Update Error
Download the update manually as an alternative
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Windows updates are important if you want to keep your PC running optimally. Unfortunately, some users are experiencing the error 0x80071160 when running the update. According to reports, the update begins normally, but when it gets to 100, it stalls and then fails.
Windows update errorsare not new; usually, the built-in troubleshooter should be able to fix such issues. However, that is not the only way to address such errors, and in this article, we shed more light on other troubleshooting techniques.
Why am I getting the 0x80071160 error?
0x80071160 is a common error code in Windows when you try to update your computer. Some of its possible causes include:
How do I fix error 0x80071160?
Before any technical troubleshooting, we recommend that you perform the following basic checks:
1. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter
2. Restart the Windows Update service
3. Restart the Background Intelligent Transfer Service
4. Reset Windows update components
5. Download the update manually
If none of the above methods work, try downloading the updates manually. You can get the specific update from theMicrosoft update catalog. Sometimes, it may be that your computer has some other problem that’s preventing the update from installing.
If the manual update still fails, you may have toperform a System Restoreorreinstall Windowsto avert the error 0x80071160.
Given how frequently Windows update errors occur, it is recommended that you install aWindows update repair toolthat can take care of such issues automatically.
It can be hard to pinpoint the exact cause of the error while doing a trial and error with multiple solutions. At least with these tools, your work is made easier, and they can fix a plethora of issues.
Please share with us in the comment section below if there is a solution that may have fixed this same issue but missing from our list.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
