Windows Was Unable to Get a List of Devices from Windows Update In Windows 10/8/7 FIX [Tutorial]
Windows Was Unable to Get a List of Devices from Windows Update In Windows 10/8/7 FIX [Tutorial]
Windows Was Unable to Get a List of Devices From Windows Update is an error message that often appears when trying to add a printer or scanner. Here's how to fix this error.
Commands Shown:
net stop wuauserv
net stop bits
rename c:\windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.bak
net start wuauserv
net start bits
net stop cryptsvc
md %systemroot%\system32\catroot2.old
xcopy %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 %systemroot%\system32\catroot2.old /s
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).