Reset Windows Update Tool is designed to reset Windows Update, but it can also fix other issues typically related to Winsock, registry, and more.

To get started with Reset Windows Update Tool, unzip the file and make sure to run it as Administrator.

Note - Changes have been made to the app's code, it is now compatible with Windows 10 Creative Update, and a change is proposed to make it a complete executable tool.

While the app is named Reset Windows Update Tool, there are many reasons why your Windows Update could be broken; these possibilities are covered with 18 choices, including running the System File Checker Tool, deleting temporary files, resetting/repairing Winsock settings, cleaning superseded components and more. You can explore further solutions in the app (opens Windows troubleshooting) and online.



Reset Windows Update Tool uses Powershell to run, and sometimes these Powershell scripts can be complicated and challenging for some. This is not the case with this tool. For the most part, it is straightforward to use.

Reset Windows Update Tool like Reset Windows Update Agent (not being actively updated) both pack an awful lot of troubleshooting apps into a tool that you might think only resets Windows Updates.

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