Windows can't find wuapp.exe


  1. Posts : 316
    Windows 10
       #1

    Windows can't find wuapp.exe


    I've got windows 10 and when I try to update, I get a message that says, "Windows can't find wuapp.exe"
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  2. Posts : 17
    Windows 10 Pro
       #2

    In order to get rid of the error messages you should follow these steps.

    Go into “C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download” and delete everything in that folder.
    Now, run the command prompt as an administrator. Type in “wuauclt.exe /updatenow”.
    hit enter on keyboard
    or Go to your Control Panel - Windows Update and your Windows 10 should start re-downloading
    from scratch, hopefully without flaws this time.
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  3. Posts : 316
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Hi Shawn--I saw your question in my email response but I don't see it here. Anyway I've had Windows 10 for two days now and I just tried to update from Windows 10 and got that message.
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  4. Posts : 316
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Coldy--I appreciate your response but the problem persists. Does anyone else have a suggestion?
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  5. Posts : 18,424
    Windows 11 Pro
       #5

    Frank1 said:
    Coldy--I appreciate your response but the problem persists. Does anyone else have a suggestion?
    Use Windows 10 Troubleshooter to do a system refresh.
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  6. You
    Posts : 613
    Windows 10 Enterprise x64 (build 10586)
       #6

    You could always burn a Windows 10 ISO to a disc then run it from within Windows 10 and perform an upgrade. It's essentially the repair option of Windows XP's setup disk. It restores missing files, fixes corrupt files, fixes invalid settings, etc. I wonder why they removed the repair feature from Windows setup.
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  7. Posts : 316
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #7

    I did a reset as Nave suggested and that took care of the problem. Thanks for your feedback on this.
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  8. Posts : 18,424
    Windows 11 Pro
       #8

    Frank1 said:
    I did a reset as Nave suggested and that took care of the problem. Thanks for your feedback on this.
    Glad to get some good news that something worked! (for a change)
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