This issue usually happens when a Windows Update service shuts down during the process. Try these steps to fix it:
# ***Restart your computer*** – This can sometimes reset the update services.
# ***Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter***
** Go to ***Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters***
** Select ***Windows Update*** and follow the prompts.
# ***Manually restart update services***
** Press ``Win + R``, type ``services.msc``
** Restart:
*** ''Windows Update''
*** ''Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)''
*** ''Cryptographic Services''
# ***Clear the update cache***
# Open ***Command Prompt as Administrator*** and run:
# pgsql
# ``net stop wuauserv net stop bits ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old net start wuauserv net start bits``
# ***Run a system file check***
# In ***Command Prompt (Admin)***:
# bash
# ``sfc /scannow``
After these steps, try checking for updates again. Let us know if you still see the same error or a specific code—it helps narrow things down.