How to fix
Windows Update error 0x8007045b
on Windows

Hello. I have the issue with Windows Update error that displays a particular 0x8007045b code. I try to install the update, but it fails and I cannot upgrade to Windows 10. It fails on my windows 8 and on the device that belongs to my wife with WIndows 7 version. I cannot understand the issue here. Help me to fix Windows Update error 0x8007045b.

Windows Update Error 0x8007045b is the question that users[ref en-1] sometimes have. It is a common issue because upgrades from older versions to Windows 10 can create some problems. Updates, in most cases, trigger issues when people try to upgrade or install particular updates. Failed updates, however, can be triggered by various reasons. 

Though the Windows Update Error 0x8007045b is specific for the upgrading procedure it is not particular for any of the versions of Windows OS, so you may find the same error occurring on Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. The analysis of the issue shows that the error is triggered by either file corruption or the Windows Update glitch.[ref en-2] 

Due to many reasons, there are more ways to fix Windows Update Error 0x8007045b. But you need to determine the particular issue first. The error can occur when the thrid-party program, antivirus tool is not compatible with the OS, update, or interferes with other processes.

You can disable protection functions or uninstall the third-party tool entirely to check if that is the issue. Malware though is definitely not the problem here because error codes like Windows Update Error 0x8007045b are not related to security and virus problems.[ref en-3]

Sometimes this error shows the following message too:

0x8007045B -2147023781 – ERROR_SHUTDOWN_IN_PROGRESS

You may determine the issue and find the solution based on that because file corruption can be fixed by checking the system with particular tools or troubleshooting the Windows Update Service fully. You can find ways to fix Windows Update Error 0x8007045b, just try a few of them at least.

How to fix Windows Update error 0x8007045b

Note that there are ways to fix Windows Update error 0x8007045b based on the reason, so you can try several troubleshooting strategies, methods relying on system features and functions, and offered applications. You can run programs like [d1] that check for file corruption or affected functions and can fix those parts of the system for you. Follow methods and rely on a few solutions at least, so you can ensure the proper OS upgrade.

Run the Windows Update troubleshoot

• Go to the search taskbar and search for the troubleshooter.
• Find the Troubleshooter settings and click Windows Update.
  

  

  
  
• Run the troubleshooter.
• Apply this fix if any appears.
  

  

Run file-checker to fix Windows Update error 0x8007045b

• Press the Win key and R together.
• In the Run box type notepad and hit Enter to open Notepad.
• Copy and paste the following:
  @echo off
  date /t & time /t
  echo Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup
  Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup
  echo ...
  date /t & time /t
  echo Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
  Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
  echo ...
  date /t & time /t
  echo SFC /scannow
  SFC /scannow
  date /t & time /t
  pause
• Save the file with .bat appendix.
• Run the file with admin privileges until it shows errors for you.
• Restart the PC.

Reset the Windows Update

• Go to Command Prompt and input the following:
  net stop wuauserv
  net stop cryptSvc
  net stop bits
  net stop msiserver
• Open File Explorer by pressing Win + E keys,
• Open the Windows folder and right-click the SoftwareDistribution subfolder.
  

  

• Choose to Rename it.
• Input SoftwareDistribution.old.
• Open the System32 subfolder and rith0click the catroot2 to rename it into Catroot2.old.
• Restart and repeat ith the first commands in Command Prompt.

Perform the Fresh Start to fix Windows Update error 0x8007045b

• You can remove third-party apps, force the update with Fresh Start. It is found in the Windows Security section and device performance tab.