Solution 1: Enable the Windows Update Service
– Press Win + S to open the search dialog, then type in services. This should open the Services manager.
– Scroll down the list of services and look for Windows Update.
– Double-click on it to open the Properties panel. This is where you can configure how the process should run.
– Make sure that Startup type is not set to Disabled. The default option here should be Manual, but you can set it to Automatic instead.
– Under Service Status, click Start.
– Click OK and exit the Services manager.
Solution #2: Restart Other Windows Update Services
Aside from Windows Update, you should also restart all the other services related to Windows Update, including:
– Network List
– BitLocker Drive Encryption Service
– DCOM Server Process Launcher
– Network Connections
– Windows Defender Firewall
Regards,
Peter