What is ‘Windows 11 update error encountered’?
If you are facing ‘Windows 11 update error encountered’ error in your Windows 11 computer while you trying to install Windows 11 update through Windows Settings app, then you are in right place for the solution. You will be guided here with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.
‘Windows 11 update error encountered’: It is common Windows Problem considered as Windows 11 update error. When you try to update Windows 11 OS based computer through Windows Settings app, Windows 11 update error is appeared sometimes instead of installing update in your computer. This issue indicates you are unable to update your Windows 11 OS through Settings App for some reasons. The error is appeared with message saying ‘Error Encountered’.
The possible reason behind the issue can be the issue with Windows update services, corruption in system files or registry, corruption in hard disk system image or hard disk bad sectors, interference of third-party programs/drivers/services like third-party antivirus/firewall program, corrupted Windows update component and other issues.
‘Windows 11 update error encountered’ error can also be occurred due to some issue with external hardware or peripherals connected into computer. You can unplug the problematic hardware from computer and then retry installing update and check if the issue is resolved. Sometimes, this issue can be occurred due to some temporary issues in your computer. You can just restart your computer in order to fix the issue. Let’s go for the solution.
How to fix Windows 11 update error encountered?
Method 1: Fix ‘Windows 11 update error encountered’ error with ‘PC Repair Tool’
‘PC Repair Tool’ is easy & quick way to find and fix BSOD errors, DLL errors, EXE errors, problems with programs/applications, malware or viruses issues, system files or registry issues, and other system issues with just few clicks.
Method 2: Run Windows Update troubleshooter
Windows 10 build-in Windows Update troubleshooter can resolve the issue. Let’s try.
Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App in Windows 11 via Windows Search Box
Step 2: Go to ‘System > Troubleshoot > Other Troubleshooters’, find and select ‘Windows Update’ troubleshooter, and click ‘Run’ to run the troubleshooter and once finished, restart your computer and check if the error is resolved.
Method 3: Automate Windows Update Services via Command Prompt
This issue can be occurred if there is some issue with Windows update service like specific Windows update service is not working properly. You can fix the issue by automate the Windows update services.
Step 1: Type ‘cmd’ in Windows Search Box and press ‘SHIFT + ENTER’ keys on keyboard to open ‘Command Prompt as Administrator’
Step 2: Type the following commands one-by-one and hit ‘Enter’ key after each to execute
sc config wuauserv start=auto
sc config cryptSvc start=auto
sc config bits start=auto
sc config trustedinstaller start=auto
Step 3: Once executed, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 4: Set Windows Update service to Automatic
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + R’ keys on keyboard, type ‘services.msc’ in ‘Run’ window and hit ‘Ok’ button to open ‘Services’
Step 2: Find and double-click on ‘Windows Update’ service to open its Properties. Select ‘Automatic’ option from ‘Startup Type’ dropdown and hit ‘Start’ button under ‘Service Status’ section and hit ‘Apply’ and ‘Ok’ button to save the changes
Step 3: Once done, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 5: Disable third-party antivirus/firewall temporarily
It might possible your third-party antivirus/firewall program installed in your computer is blocking Windows update for some reasons. You can disable your third-party antivirus/firewall temporarily in computer in order to fix the issue. Also, you can uninstall third-party antivirus/firewall completely in computer if disabling antivirus didn’t work for you.
Method 6: Disconnect problematic hardware device
This issue can also be occurred due to bad hardware is connected into your computer. You can remove all peripherals from computer and connect each hardware one-by-one to computer in order to check which hardware device is problematic, and remove the problematic one permanently.
Conclusion
I am sure this post helped you on How to fix Windows 11 update error encountered with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.
