Fix 0x80071160 Windows Update Error

If you face problems installing some Windows 11/10 Updates and see error code 0x80071160 then this post will help you. This error could occur if Windows Update system components have been corrupted.

Fix Windows Update error 0x80071160

If you’re faced with this Windows Update error 0x80071160, you can try our recommended solutions in the order presented below to resolve the issue.

Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
Clear the SoftwareDistribution folder
Manually Reset Windows Update Components to default
Manually download the update from Microsoft Update Catalog
Perform Clean Boot and run Windows Update

Let’s take a look at the description of the process involved concerning each of the listed solutions.

1] Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

As always, your first step in the attempt to resolve the Windows Update error 0x80071160 is to run the inbuilt Windows Update Troubleshooter and see if that helps to resolve the issue. Else, continue with the next solution.

2] Clear the SoftwareDistribution folder

Here you need to clear/reset the Windows Update cache and components and then retry the update process again and see if the error persists. If so, try the next solution.

3] Manually Reset Windows Update Components to default

Use the Reset Windows Update Agent Tool and see if it helps you. This PowerShell script will help you Reset Windows Update Client.

4] Manually download the update from Microsoft Update Catalog

This solution entails you manually download from the Microsoft Update Catalog, the update that is failing to install and consequently triggering the Windows Update error 0x80071160 and then install the update on your Windows 10 PC.

5] Perform Clean Boot and run Windows Update

A Clean Boot is performed to start Windows by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This helps eliminate software conflicts that occur when you install a program or an update or when you run a program in Windows 11/10.

Any of these solutions should work for you!

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Obinna@TWC

Obinna has completed B.Tech in Information & Communication Technology. He has worked as a System Support Engineer, primarily on User Endpoint Administration, as well as a Technical Analyst, primarily on Server/System Administration. He also has experience as a Network and Communications Officer. He has been a Windows Insider MVP (2020) and currently owns and runs a Computer Clinic.