Potential Windows Update Database error detected is an error seen on Windows 10 that sometimes appears when running the Windows Update Troubleshooter. Sadly, this means you're dealing with a problem on top of a problem. Here are some steps to resolve this problem.


1: Run Microsoft System File Checker

You will need to first open the Command Prompt or PowerShell as administrator.



Type in DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press enter. This may take a few minutes.

Now, type in sfc /scannow followed by enter.

For further help with SFC, please see How-To Use Microsoft System File Checker or Sfc /Scannow.

1: Run DISM

Earlier, we ran DISM before we ran System File Checker, but that was only a specific DISM that most Windows 10 users need to use before System File Checker.

With the Command Prompt or PowerShell still open, type in DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:C:\RepairSource\Windows /LimitAccess and replace RepairSource with the location of your repair source.

You can find a log file if you need it at C:\Logs\CBS\CBS.log and again, you can read how to parse the log file here.

2: Fix Windows Updates

If your problem started with Windows Updates, there are a few things to try here.

There are two apps available to do the work for you and neither requires installation. Windows Update Troubleshooter or Reset Windows Update Agent. We like Reset Windows Update Agent because it features numerous steps to resolve Windows Update problems. We even have a video tutorial for you.



If you have Windows Updates pending, you can delete these allowing you to unstick Windows Updates. How-To Delete Pending Windows Updates.

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