How To Fix Windows Update Error 0x80200056
You may get 0x80200056 error during Windows update. This is a common upgrade error on Windows.
Suggested Fix
Method 1:
Close down the computer and re-try the updates again.
Method 2:
Run the System File Checker(SFC) scan, then re try the updates again.
The System File Checker tool (SFC.exe) scans for missing or corrupted system files and repairs them.
Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833/en-us
Method 3:
Try manually reset the Windows Updates Components and check the issue status, the try again:
a) Press Windows Key + X on the keyboard and then select “Command Prompt (Admin)” from the menu.
b) Stop the BITS, Cryptographic, MSI Installer and the Windows Update Services. To do this, type the following commands at a command prompt. Press the “ENTER” key after you type each command.
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
c) Now rename the SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 folder. You can do this by typing the following commands in the Command Prompt. Press the “ENTER” key after you type each command.
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
d) Now, let’s restart the BITS, Cryptographic, MSI Installer and the Windows Update Services. Type the following commands in the Command Prompt for this. Press the ENTER key after you type each command.
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver
e) Type Exit in the Command Prompt to close it.
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