Fix Windows Update error 0x800706ba on Windows 11/10

1. SFC & DISM

You can use the built-in Windows System File Checker (SFC) tool to fix the "feature update to Windows 10, version 1903 - error 0x800706ba" situation.

To do this, press Windows + Q simultaneously and type cmd. Press OK to get the search results.

Next, right-click on the "Command Prompt" result and select the option "Run as administrator".

A new window will appear - type sfc /scannow and press Enter to run the given command. Wait for the scan and repair process to complete and check if the error still persists.

If the SFC doesn't meet your expectations, you can use the Deployment Servicing and Management Tool to fix corrupted system files Image (DISM) in Windows 10:

To do this, open a command prompt and paste the command: DISM.exe / Online / Cleanup- image / Restorehealth and press OK or Enter. If DISM cannot retrieve files online, try using the installation disc - insert it and enter the following command: DISM.exe / Online / Cleanup-Image / RestoreHealth / Source: D: / RepairSourceWindows / LimitAccess. Don't forget to replace the path D: / RepairSourceWindows with your installation disk.

3. Check update settings

Check if the main update services are enabled, namely workstation and background smart transfer service:

Press Windows Key + R to launch the Run windows and type services.msc and click OK.

In the Services windows, find Windows Update, Workstation, and Background Smart Transfer services and double-click them one after the other to determine if they are enabled.

Each service should have a Startup Type value - "Automatic". If it is not, correct it and click the Apply button.

Alternatively, you can fix the error 0x800706ba issue by manually resetting Windows update components:

Open Command Prompt (sure as Administrator) and run the following commands:

clean stop wuauserv, then press Enter

clean stop cryptSvc, then press Enter

clean stop bits, then press Enter

net stop msiserver, then press Enter

Ren C: WindowsSoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old, then press Enter

Ren C: WindowsSystem32catroot2 Catroot2.old, then press Enter

clean start wuauserv, then press Enter

clean start cryptSvc, then press Enter

clean start bits, then press Enter

clean start msiserver, then press Enter.

After executing these commands, reboot the system and check if the problem is resolved.

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