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Windows Update Error 0x80010108 [SOLVED]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Computer errors can happen at any time, and speaking of errors,Windows 10users reported a 0x80010108 error.

This error appears while trying to search for updates, so let’s see how to fix this problem.

How can I fix the error 0x80010108?

1. Turn on User Account Control

User Account Control is a security feature of Windows 10 that notifies you when you or any other application tries to perform certain action that requires administrator privileges.

Many users tend to turn off this feature due to its frequent notifications, but it seems that you can fix error 0x80010108 by turning on User Account Control. To turn this feature on, follow these steps:

2. Check your date and time

Sometimes these problems can occur if your date or time are incorrect. Incorrect date and time can occur due to brokenmotherboardbattery, and if you’re getting error 0x80010108 we advise you to check your time and date. If date or time is wrong, do the following:

3. Clear the Windows Store Cache

This is a simple procedure, and you can do it by following these steps:

Many Windows Store problems can be fixed simply by resetting the cache, so be sure to try this solution.

4. Turn off proxy

According to users, this error can occur if you’re usingproxy, therefore be sure to turn it off. To do that, follow these steps:

You can also do the same thing withSettings app. To turn off proxy using the Settings app, follow these steps:

5. Turn off VPN

VPNsoftware is great if you want to protect yourprivacyonline or bypass certain limitations, but sometimes VPN software can cause 0x80010108 error to appear. To fix this problem, it’s recommended that you disable VPN software on your PC. If that doesn’t work, you might have to remove all installed VPN clients and check if that fixes the problem.

6. Clean the DNS cache

In some cases yourDNScan cause 0x80010108 error, and to fix this issue you need to clear the DNS cache. To do that, follow these steps:

7. Reset Windows Store

The next thing we’re going to try is also one of the most common solutions for Store-related problems. And that’s, of course, resetting the Store. To reset the Microsoft Store, all you have to do is to run one command. And here’s how to do that:

8. Perform a Clean Boot

Third-party applications and services can sometimes interfere with Windows Store and cause various problems, therefore, you might want to perform a Clean Boot. To do that, follow these steps:

If the problem is fixed, it means that one of the third-party applications was causing it. To find which application caused this problem, repeat the same steps, but be sure to enable applications and services one by one until you find the one that is causing this issue.

9. Perform the SFC scan

This error might appear if your installation is corrupt, and in order to fix it, you need to run sfc scan. To do that, follow these steps:

10. Disable your antivirus software

Sometimes third-party antivirus software can interfere with Windows Store and cause all sorts of problems, therefore it’s recommended that you try disabling your antivirus tool. Bear in mind that almost any antivirus software can cause this issue to appear, therefore be sure to disable all third-party antivirus tools that you have installed. If disabling the antivirus doesn’t help, we suggest that you temporarily uninstall it and see if that fixes the problem. If you’re concerned about your safety, you should know that Windows 10 comes withWindows Defenderpre-installed, so your PC won’t be completely defenseless.

11. Re-register wups2.dll file

According to users, you can fix error 0x80010108 by re-registering wups2.dll. To do that, follow these steps:

12. Restart Windows Update service

Few users reported that restarting theWindows Updateservice fixed the problem for them, and to do that, you need to follow these steps:

13. Install the latest version of Windows Essentials

Sometimes this error can be caused by other applications, especially if you haveWindows Essentialsinstalled. To fix this problem it’s advised that you remove Windows Essentials from your PC and install the latest version.

14. Uninstall latest Windows updates

There’s also a possibility that some Windows Update actually disrupted the Store. If you suspect that might be the case, go on and delete the troublesome update. Here’s how to do that:

15. Run the Update troubleshooter

Windows 10 also features its own troubleshooting tool. This tool can be used for dealing with all sorts of issues, including the probems with Windows Store apps and the Store itself. So, if none of the previous solutions resolved the issue, try running the troubleshooter.

Here’s how to run Windows 10 troubleshooter:

16. Run DISM

And finally, if none of the previous solutions resolved the problem, let’s re-deploy the system image using the DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) tool. Hopefully, this tool will resolve the problem for good.

We’ll walk you through both standard and the procedure that utilizes the installation media below:

Error 0x80010108 can cause problems while updating Windows, but it can sometimes affect other applications as well. This error can be troublesome, but we hope that you fixed it by using one of the solutions from this article.

Windows Update Error 0x80010108 [SOLVED]#

How can I fix the error 0x80010108?#

1. Turn on User Account Control#

2. Check your date and time#

3. Clear the Windows Store Cache#

4. Turn off proxy#

5. Turn off VPN#

6. Clean the DNS cache#

7. Reset Windows Store#

8. Perform a Clean Boot#

9. Perform the SFC scan#

10. Disable your antivirus software#

11. Re-register wups2.dll file#

12. Restart Windows Update service#

13. Install the latest version of Windows Essentials#

14. Uninstall latest Windows updates#

15. Run the Update troubleshooter#

16. Run DISM#