How to Fix Windows 10 Update Error 0x8e5e0147

If you are trying to update your Windows 10 and suddenly an error 0x8e5e0147 occurred, this might be the problem of some DLL files which are either corrupted or outdated. So, in this article, I am going to provide you the two working methods for fixing this Windows 10 Update Error 0x8e5e0147.

So, to get rid of this error, you have to just follow the steps carefully. Also, there is no alternative way to install updates as no matter what you do, but your update will be stuck and you have no other option to close it or reboot your PC. So, let’s start with the steps.

Methods to Fix Windows 10 Update Error 0x8e5e0147

Method 1: Rename SoftwareDistribution Folder

The method of Renaming SoftwareDistribution Folder is also a working method for solving the Windows Update Error 0x8e5e0147. In this, you have to write certain commands in Command Prompt (Admin).

Step 1: First, you have to open the Command Prompt (Admin) by pressing Windows + X key and Select it from the list which will open.

Step 2: Now, type the following commands to stop Windows Update Services and then hit Enter after each one:

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptSvc

net stop bits

net stop msiserver

Step 3: After the above process will complete, now you have to type these commands rename SoftwareDistribution Folder and then hit Enter:

ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old

Step 4: After the above commands will execute properly, now finally type the following commands to start Windows Update Services and hit Enter after each one:

net start wuauserv

net start cryptSvc

net start bits

net start msiserver

Step 5: After the completion of all the above process, finally reboot your PC to save the changes and check if you are able to Fix Windows Update Error 0x8e5e0147.

Method 2: Run .BAT File to Re-register DLL files

By running the .BAT File to Register DLL files will also fix this update issue. The process of it bit typical, so perform carefully.

Step 1: First, you have to open the Notepad file then copy & paste the following code as it is:

net stop cryptsvc
net stop wuauserv
ren %windir%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.old
ren %windir%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
regsvr32 comcat.dll /s
Regsvr32 Msxml.dll /s
Regsvr32 Msxml2.dll /s
proxycfg -u
Regsvr32 Msxml3.dll /s
regsvr32 shdoc401.dll /s
regsvr32 cdm.dll /s
regsvr32 softpub.dll /s
regsvr32 wintrust.dll /s
regsvr32 initpki.dll /s
regsvr32 dssenh.dll /s
regsvr32 rsaenh.dll /s
regsvr32 gpkcsp.dll /s
regsvr32 sccbase.dll /s
regsvr32 slbcsp.dll /s
regsvr32 mssip32.dll /s
regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll /s
regsvr32 wucltui.dll /s
regsvr32 shdoc401.dll /i /s
regsvr32 dssenh.dll /s
regsvr32 rsaenh.dll /s
regsvr32 gpkcsp.dll /s
regsvr32 sccbase.dll /s
regsvr32 slbcsp.dll /s
regsvr32 asctrls.ocx /s
regsvr32 wintrust.dll /s
regsvr32 initpki.dll /s
regsvr32 softpub.dll /s
regsvr32 oleaut32.dll /s
regsvr32 shdocvw.dll /I /s
regsvr32 shdocvw.dll /s
regsvr32 browseui.dll /s
regsvr32 browseui.dll /I /s
regsvr32 msrating.dll /s
regsvr32 mlang.dll /s
regsvr32 hlink.dll /s
regsvr32 mshtmled.dll /s
regsvr32 urlmon.dll /s
regsvr32 plugin.ocx /s
regsvr32 sendmail.dll /s
regsvr32 scrobj.dll /s
regsvr32 mmefxe.ocx /s
regsvr32 corpol.dll /s
regsvr32 jscript.dll /s
regsvr32 msxml.dll /s
regsvr32 imgutil.dll /s
regsvr32 thumbvw.dll /s
regsvr32 cryptext.dll /s
regsvr32 rsabase.dll /s
regsvr32 inseng.dll /s
regsvr32 iesetup.dll /i /s
regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll /s
regsvr32 actxprxy.dll /s
regsvr32 dispex.dll /s
regsvr32 occache.dll /s
regsvr32 occache.dll /i /s
regsvr32 iepeers.dll /s
regsvr32 urlmon.dll /i /s
regsvr32 cdfview.dll /s
regsvr32 webcheck.dll /s
regsvr32 mobsync.dll /s
regsvr32 pngfilt.dll /s
regsvr32 licmgr10.dll /s
regsvr32 icmfilter.dll /s
regsvr32 hhctrl.ocx /s
regsvr32 inetcfg.dll /s
regsvr32 tdc.ocx /s
regsvr32 MSR2C.DLL /s
regsvr32 msident.dll /s
regsvr32 msieftp.dll /s
regsvr32 xmsconf.ocx /s
regsvr32 ils.dll /s
regsvr32 msoeacct.dll /s
regsvr32 inetcomm.dll /s
regsvr32 msdxm.ocx /s
regsvr32 dxmasf.dll /s
regsvr32 l3codecx.ax /s
regsvr32 acelpdec.ax /s
regsvr32 mpg4ds32.ax /s
regsvr32 voxmsdec.ax /s
regsvr32 danim.dll /s
regsvr32 Daxctle.ocx /s
regsvr32 lmrt.dll /s
regsvr32 datime.dll /s
regsvr32 dxtrans.dll /s
regsvr32 dxtmsft.dll /s
regsvr32 WEBPOST.DLL /s
regsvr32 WPWIZDLL.DLL /s
regsvr32 POSTWPP.DLL /s
regsvr32 CRSWPP.DLL /s
regsvr32 FTPWPP.DLL /s
regsvr32 FPWPP.DLL /s
regsvr32 WUAPI.DLL /s
regsvr32 wups2.dll /S
regsvr32 WUAUENG.DLL /s
regsvr32 ATL.DLL /s
regsvr32 WUCLTUI.DLL /s
regsvr32 WUPS.DLL /s
regsvr32 WUWEB.DLL /s
regsvr32 wshom.ocx /s
regsvr32 wshext.dll /s
regsvr32 vbscript.dll /s
regsvr32 scrrun.dll mstinit.exe /setup /s
regsvr32 msnsspc.dll /SspcCreateSspiReg /s
regsvr32 msapsspc.dll /SspcCreateSspiReg /s
proxycfg –d
sc sdset wuauserv
D:(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;SY)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;BA)(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;
;AU)(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;PU)
regsvr32 mshtml.dll /s
net start cryptsvc
net start wuauserv

Step 2: Now, click on File option and then select Save As.

Step 3: From Save as type drop-down select “All Files” and navigate to where you want to save the file.

Step 4: Name the file as fix_update.bat (.bat extension is very important) and then click Save.

Step 5: Now, navigate to the file and right-click on it and select Run as Administrator.

Step 6: So finally, the above steps will restore and register your DLL files and fix the Windows Update Error 0x8E5E0147.

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So, this is all for this article. Hope you have successfully fixed the Windows Update Error 0x8E5E0147. If you have any doubt related to the above-mentioned methods, you can comment below. We will look after it and provide you the best possible solution for that.

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