Windows 10: Windows Update Error 0x80071160 on Update KB4592438

I have been trying to update my Windows 10 to the latest version KB4592438, however every time I try it stops at 100% and then shows the error 0x80071160. I have tried:

• Running the Windows Update Troubleshooting
• Clearing the SoftwareDistribution folder
• Running sfc /scannow and DISM sfc /scannow shows the error "Windows Resource Protection could not perform the required operation" at 48% while DISM shows "the specified buffer contains ill-formed data" at 88%
• Resetting the Windows Update Components

If it helps, I extremely rarely experience the BSOD "unexpected store exception", though it happens once monthly irregularly.


I'm using the laptop ROG Strix GL503GE.

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WU KB4556799 fails at Inst. 100% Error 0x80071160 (DISM log attached)

Sometimes, most of us when in a rush to fix our issue, we forget a quintessential step, that is to do a full system image backup.
With that being said, I don't really know your OS setup, but I would suggest:
-To disconnect all external HDDs and disable your McAfee total protection
-Run sfc /scannow
-Troubleshoot Windows Update. If that doesn't help, you can also try to reset Windows Update:
Reset Windows Update in Windows 10

-Lastly, you can also try this link where the same issue seems to have been resolved:
[SOLVED] - Windows Update Error 0x80071160 on Cumulative updates for July/August | Sysnative Forums

 

Who has seen this vista update error

When you go to Windows vista update and it tell you to update a driver that you have already updated. Then it says failed to update and gives you the error code that tell you that you already have a never version than that. WTF? Why in the world would it be trying to updated something with an older driver. Well the only way to get it out of your windows update list is to go uninstall what ever that driver is then run the update and install it. Then run the newer drivers again.

Well I still can't get the Nivida Network Bridge to disappear out of the list. I uninstall the one in device manager and go to the update and before it's even done with that. Vista is automatically installing a newer version than is in the Vista update list.......

 

WU KB4556799 fails at Inst. 100% Error 0x80071160 (DISM log attached)

I do backups - but probably not often enough.
I disconncted my external drive.
I disabled McAfee A/V.
I ran sfc /scannow twice, each time it said it couldn't complete.
I ran sfc fix as per that link, twice.
The update still fails.
I'll probably end up formatting this drive as it isn't my main one and is just becoming a nuisance.
Thanks for your help anyway.