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Code 9c48 Error in Windows Update [SOLVED]
An improper Update installation is the likely culprit for this
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Some users have posted on Microsoft’s support forum aboutWindows Updateerror code 9c48. That issue has anerror messagewhich states:
Windows Updateencountered an unknownerror.
Thiserrorcan arise for users when they try to install specific updates, which can often be for Internet Explorer or Edge. Althougherror9c48 is no longer relevant to theunsupported Windows 7, it can also arise inWindows 10and 8.1.
How do I fix Windows Update error 9c48?
1. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter
2. Check the Windows Modules Installer
Error 9c48 can arise when the Windows Modules Installer isn’t enabled.
3. Uninstall third-party antivirus software
Third-party antivirus software, such as AVAST and McAfee, can be responsible forerror9c48.
Before uninstalling antivirus software, you can disable it to see if that fixes the update issue by right-clicking its system tray icon and selecting a disable or turn off the option.
If that does resolve the issue, uninstall the antivirus utility as outlined above.
4. Rollback Windows
Windows’System Restore utilitymight fixerror9c48 if your desktop or laptop includes a restore point that predates the time error 9c48 started to stop updates on it.
The above resolutions could fixWindows Updateerror code 9c48 on your desktop or laptop. As a last resort, reset Windows if the above resolutions don’t resolve error 9c48.
TheFactory resetWindows 10post provides further details for resetting the platform.
Which one of our verified methods helped you with this Windows Update error? Let us know by leaving a message in the comments section below.
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He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
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