How to Reset Windows Update Using a .bat File

Batch File Script:

@echo off

echo Stopping Windows Update Services...

:: Stop Windows Update Services

net stop wuauserv

net stop bits

net stop cryptsvc

net stop msiserver

echo Renaming Windows Update Folders...

:: Rename the SoftwareDistribution and catroot2 folders

ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old

echo Resetting Windows Update Components...

:: Reset Windows Update components

regsvr32 /s wuapi.dll

regsvr32 /s wuaueng.dll

regsvr32 /s wuaueng1.dll

regsvr32 /s wucltui.dll

regsvr32 /s wups2.dll

regsvr32 /s wups.dll

regsvr32 /s wuwebv.dll

echo Restarting Windows Update Services...

:: Restart the Services

net start wuauserv

net start bits

net start cryptsvc

net start msiserver

echo Windows Update Components have been reset. Please check for updates again.

pause