Windows 10: Cannot communicate with Windows Update server no matter what I try

Hi,

I got my laptop reinstalled and right afterwards I made some uninstallations, e.g. all Windows Features and most of the programs, including programs from the Windows Store and Microsoft Visual C++ redistributables, etc.

After that I was no longer able to check for updates (I don't remember if, when I received the computer I tried updating, I think I did not). At first, the updates would download but after reaching 100% they would go to 0% and start again. Now it can't even connect:

"We ran into a problem while connecting to the Windows Update service. We'll try to connect again later, or you can select Retry now."

I've tried sfc /scannnow (in safe mode), dsi.exe, removing catroot2, windows updates dirs, troubleshooter.

I've tried all solutions I could find in the Internet.

I installed all MS visual c++ redistr. for all years 2005, 2008, ...... 2019. reinstalled most windows features.

Cannot reinstall .NET features, I get an error.

This should be a simple identifiable error, what's wrong with this?

:)

 

Microsoft Prepares Update for Windows Home Server

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Source: DailyTech

 

Error: Windows can't communicate with the device or resource (primary dns server)

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are receiving the error Windows can’t communicate with the device or resource (primary DNS server) while running the network troubleshooter. For further clarity on the issue, please respond to the questions below.

1. Are you aware of any changes made to the PC?
   
2. Which build version of Windows 10 are you using currently?
   

Refer the article to know Which version of Windows operating system am I running?



Meanwhile, I would suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below and check if that helps.



Method 1:



I would suggest you to try changing the IPv4 settings and see if that helps. Kindly follow the steps mentioned below.

1. Press Windows key + R. This will open
   Run. Alternatively, you can go to Start and search for Run.
   
2. In Run dialog box, type
   ncpa.cpl and hit enter.
   
3. Now right click on the
   network adapter i.e., Ethernet/WIFI and select
   Properties.
   
4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on
   Properties.
   
5. On the General tab click on the
   radio button next to Obtain an IP address automatically
   and Obtain DNS server address automatically.
   
6. Now click on OK.
   
7. Restart the PC.
   

If the above method does not work, try the next method.



Method 2:



I would suggest you to try resetting the network settings and check. Kindly follow the steps mentioned below.

1. Click on the Search Bar on the bottom left hand corner and type
   CMD.
   
2. Now right click on it and click on
   Run as administrator.
   
3. Now type in the below commands one by one:
   ipconfig /flushdns
   
   ipconfig /registerdns
   
   ipconfig /release
   
   ipconfig /renew
   
4. Restart the PC.
   

If the issue persists, please get back to us with the results of troubleshooting steps to assist you better.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Communicating with the DNS server

Since you got the error "unable to contact your DHCP server", this could be due to a disabled DHCP client. We suggest following these steps to enable it:

• Click Start.
• Type services.msc and press
  Enter.
• Find DHCP Client from the list of services and check the status.
• If DHCP Client isn't running, right-click it and choose
  Start.
• The DHCP Client Startup type should be
  Automatic. If it's not, double-click it, choose Automatic.
• Click Apply.
• Click OK.

Check if you can use the ipconfig /renew command after enabling the DHCP Client. If you're still unable to connect to the Internet after this, we recommend uninstalling your network
adapter driver by following these steps:

• Right-click the Start button and choose Device manager.
• Click the arrow beside Network adapters and double-click your network adapter.
• Go to the Driver tab.
• Click Uninstall device.
• Restart your computer. This will prompt Windows to automatically reinstall the correct driver.

Let us know what happens after enabling the DHCP Client and reinstalling the network adapter driver.