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Windows Update Error 0x800706BE occurs when there is a communication failure between system processes, usually due to corrupt system files, Windows Update service issues, or driver conflicts. If you’re unable to download or install KB5053656, the following reasons may be causing the problem:

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1. Corrupt Windows Update Components
• If Windows Update files in SoftwareDistribution or Catroot2 folders are corrupted, the update may fail to download.
• This happens when previous updates didn’t complete properly or got interrupted.

🔹 Fix: Reset Windows Update components by deleting the SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 folders.

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2. Windows Update Service Issues
• Services like Windows Update (wuauserv), BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Service), and Cryptographic Services may not be running or could be misconfigured.
• If these services crash or stop unexpectedly, the update fails with 0x800706BE.

Fix: Restart these services using Services.msc and try updating again.

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3. Corrupt or Missing System Files
• If critical Windows system files are missing or damaged, updates cannot be installed.
• This can happen due to malware infections, sudden shutdowns, or failed previous updates.

Fix: Run SFC (System File Checker) and DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) to repair corrupted system files.

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DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

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00:00 Intro
00:23 Solution 1
01:3 Solution 2
02:28 Solution 3
03:23 Solution 4
04:14 Outro