The Windows Update Service is a built-in program responsible for managing the installation of Windows updates.

Microsoft uses this service to release Windows updates and security patches.

You may encounter this problem if you have upgraded Windows to the latest version.

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This article will guide you through some troubleshooting steps for getting Windows updates working again.

This problem can also occur if you upgrade from an older version of Windows 11.

Other possible causes that may result in this error code are listed below.

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Let’s now move on to solutions.

In this case, all you have to do is start your setup and then update Windows again.

It may sound simple, but sometimes it’s all you need.

Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

Here are the steps to take:

your box will restart and hopefully fix the 0xCA00A009 error.

Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

The next most basic solution is to initiate the Windows Update Troubleshooter.

These steps will show you how to use it.

SFC and DISM Scan

If the process detects any problems, it will venture to fix them automatically.

Try running the System File Checker tool to fix the problem.

Here’s how:

You may need to wait for a while for the process to be completed.

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start your system after running the DISM command and look to see if the error has been fixed.

And when these files become corrupted, these types of errors may occur.

Perform a Clean Boot

This problem may also occur when a startup program or service conflicts with Windows Update.

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If you find that this method solves your problem, you must have disabled the wrong service.

To figure out which service is causing the error, enable them one by one.

In case none of these solutions work for you, you may need to reset your Windows computer.

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