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We Couldn’t Connect to the Update Service: Solved
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Updated onOctober 2, 2024
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We couldn’t connect to the update service. We’ll try again later, or you can check now. If it still doesn’t work, make sure you’re connected to theInternet.
This error prompt is displayed when the Update cannot be completed – it can be anInternet connectionerror, a corrupted system file, a limited disk space, or a similar malfunction.
How can I fix the We couldn’t connect to the update service error?
First, make sure your internet is working anddisable proxiesandVPNs. Those could interfere with the update process. If these actions do nothing, keep reading:
1. Check disk space
Sometimes, if the free space left on your hard drive is limited, the Update cannot be applied so that you can receive theWe couldn’t connect to the update service. We’ll try again later, or you can check nowerror message.
2. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
A scan will be initiated to look for system errors that might interfere with the update operation. The same troubleshooter will then try to fix everything automatically.
3. Fix corrupt system files
With this scan, you can manage to fixcorrupted system filesand other essential errors and malfunctions that might block the Windows 10 update service.
If you’rehaving trouble accessing Command Prompt as an admin, you better look at our dedicated guide to see what you can do.
4. Check the disk for corrupted sectors
When was the last time you initiated adefragment operationfor your C drive? Or when was the last time you checked for errors within your hard drive?
If you are currently experiencing this, We couldn’t connect to the update service. We’ll try again later, or you can check now update error. A good idea will be toverify the integrity of your hard drive.
5. Disable third-party antivirus tools
If you are usingthird-party security solutions, you should temporarily try to disable the antivirus protection. For example, theWindows updatemight be blocked by the antivirus software.
So, disable these programs and then retry the update process. Don’t forget to re-enable your security programs in the end, to be able to secure your files and the existing Windows system.
6. Install the Update manually
If theWindows updateis still blocked or the flashing process cannot be completed appropriately, you should try installing it manually.
Find your particular Windows 10 update, download it on your computer and install it by following on-screen prompts.
7. Restart the Windows Update service in Windows
8. Tweak registry
TheWindows Update couldn’t connect to the update serviceerror usually appears if the required services aren’t running, and we wrote in-depth on what to do ifWindows Update Services are not running.
IfWindows Update is not working, the services are the most likely cause, but your Internet connection could also be the problem, so make sure your connection is stable and working correctly.
For more solutions, we recommend you look at our post on what to do if Windows Update is not showing/missing abutton on Win 10/11.
If you know another workaround that might fix this issue, don’t hesitate to share it with our readers and us – you can do that easily by using the comments field below.
More about the topics:windows 10,Windows 11,Windows Update
Andrew Wafer
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He specializes in writing about the best products for this operating system and Windows 10 fixes. Determined and creative, Andrew also loves coffee, country music, and Sunday mornings.
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