Windows 10: Unable to update. 0x800700c1

Discus and support Unable to update. 0x800700c1 in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; As the title says, I'm unable to update Windows. I'm currently using Windows 11 Home on 23H2, trying to update to KB5049624. I've tried many fixes, and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Katie EJB, Mar 3, 2025.

  1. Katie EJB Win User

    Unable to update. 0x800700c1


    As the title says, I'm unable to update Windows. I'm currently using Windows 11 Home on 23H2, trying to update to KB5049624. I've tried many fixes, and none of them have worked so far so I'm feeling discouraged, any help is welcomed. Here is what I've tried so far that I can remember right now:Running the Windows Update Troubleshooter didn't detect issuesReinstalling Windows failed to installReinstalling Windows using an ISO failed to installResetting my PC failed to installRunning dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth source files cannot be found, also tried to use a WIM file

    :)
     
    Katie EJB, Mar 3, 2025
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  2. 68One Win User

    Error 0x800700c1 in windows 10

    I have got the error 0x800700C1 and could not update KB3115259, KB3167685, KB3163018 & KB3149135 since a week ago. I tried both you two methods but the result was the same. I don't wish to follow hbja to go back to "Factory Setting". Can you help me sort
    it out with other solutions?
     
    68One, Mar 3, 2025
    #2
  3. Error 0x800700c1 in windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    Share this information to assist you better.

    • Which build is currently installed in your computer?
    • Do you have any anti-virus program installed?
    The error code 0x800700C1 occurs because the Windows Authenticode Signature Verification function now verifies portable executable (PE) files.

    I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if you can install the updates:

    Method 1: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

    I suggest you to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter. Follow these steps to run Windows Update
    troubleshooter:

    • Press Windows key + W and type
      troubleshooting.
    • Select Troubleshooting.
    • Select View all on the top left corner.
    • Click Windows Update troubleshooter.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.
    • Check if issue persists.
    If the issue persists, follow next method.

    Method 2:

    I suggest you to check if the services responsible for Windows update is running. Refer to these steps:

    • Press Windows key +R, type “services.msc
    • Locate the BITS, Cryptographic, MSI Installer
      and the Windows Update Services and check if it is running.
    • If not, right click on the service and click start to start the service.

    Hope this helps, let us know the status of the issue. We will assist you further.
     
    Rakesh Narayanaswamy, Mar 3, 2025
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  4. Unable to update. 0x800700c1

    1511 to 1607 Update Error 0x800700c1

    I have Windows 10 Pro Version 1511, OS Build 10586.589.

    Windows continually attempts to download and install the anniversary upgrade.
    The download completes, but the installation fails with error code 0x800700c1.
    This has happened more than 50 times.
    (As appears quite common, I have never experienced an update error before.)

    I have tried every suggested fix I can find - nothing works.
    I have tried installing from 1607 ISO - fails
    I have tried installing using Windows10Upgrade28084.exe - fails
    I have tried letting Microsoft Support have a go - fails

    I am unable to find the meaning of the error code above, so there seems to be no way to effect action here.
    Does anybody have any knowledge on this one?
     
    PeterAstle, Mar 3, 2025
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