Windows Update error 800B0100

Discussion in 'Software' started by gman863, Jun 23, 2014.

  1. gman863

    gman863 MajorGeek

    I just built an Intel Pentium socket 1150 desktop PC and installed a Genuine (activated) copy of Win 7 Professional x64 w/SP1 on it.

    Although it installed updates normally at first (over 100 according to the update history), I am now getting an error message "800B0100" when checking for updates.

    Per Microsoft's website, I have run Fixit50123 and KB947821-v33-x64. Neither have solved the problem.

    I have scanned the PC and there are no virus/malware issues detected.

    Could a legitimate third party program installed on the PC have caused this? Short of reformatting the entire PC, does anyone have any ideas for how to get rid of this error?

    Thanks in advance for your help.
     
  2. NICK ADSL UK

    NICK ADSL UK MajorGeeks Forum Administrator Staff Member

    800B0100" when checking for updates.

    If you receive the Windows Update error 800b0100, it means that a file needed by Windows Update isn't registered with Windows correctly. The System Update Readiness Tool can correct some conditions that cause this error. To use the tool, follow these steps:


    1.
    Go to What is the System Update Readiness Tool? on the Microsoft website.

    2.
    Click the link for your version of Windows to download the System Update Readiness Tool. If you don't know which version of Windows you have, see View your computer information.
    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/What-is-the-System-Update-Readiness-Tool
    3.
    Run Windows Update again.




    Note

    Typically, the scan takes 15 minutes or less, but it can take longer on some computers. The Windows Update progress bar isn't updated during the scan, and progress seems to stop at 60% complete for some time. This behavior is expected. The scan is still running, and you should not cancel the update.



    If you continue to see this error, see this automatic troubleshooter on the Microsoft Support website, or go to the Microsoft Answers website for more assistance.

    Error codes this applies to:

    WindowsUpdate_800B0100


    0x800B0100



    good luck :)
     

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