And so it becomes a problem when it starts bringing errors such as the notorious Microsoft update catalog won’t install/ won’t download when attempting tasks such as downloading and installing drivers/updates over a corporate network. This is especially a huge challenge because numerous other Microsoft’s services and technologies get information and relevant updates solely from the Microsoft Update catalog. Well, our team has been analyzing this tool and has in the process discovered several working fixes for the error. Here they are.

How To Solve The Microsoft Update Catalog Won’t Download

Solution 1: Disable Pop-up Blocker

The pop-up blocker in Internet Explorer and seems to be fond of preventing the numerous update catalog files from downloading in some machines. Disabling it can change the situation. Here is how: In Microsoft Internet Explorer

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In Microsoft Edge Browser You can retry to access the Microsoft update catalog services. 

Solution 2: Use An Alternative Browser

For many years, the Update catalog website was exclusively working only on Internet Explorer. But now the modern day iteration of the site supports other popular browsers pretty well. Plus, it no longer needs an ActiveX control so you can try to download updates using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera or any of your favorite internet browsers if the error won’t budge. We recommend using an all-in-one browser with powerful privacy features and customizable settings that allow you to be in complete control of your browsing experience. ⇒ Get Opera

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Solution 3: Turn off Existing Browser Add-ons

Some add-ons carry an inherent compatibility risk which occasionally causes your browser to reject downloads. Turning them off could thus open the door to a successful installation of demanded updates, drivers, and hotfixes. Steps: In Internet Explorer In Microsoft Edge Adds-on are called extensions in Edge and have been supported by the browser since the Windows 10 Anniversary Update.

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Solution 4: Adjust System’s Date and Time

If the date/time is showing incorrect values, adjust them appropriately including the time zone. Steps: Windows 7  Window 8/8.1  Windows 10

Method 5: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

Sometimes the problem is removed by running the Microsoft update troubleshooter.  Launch it and see if it will help. Steps: Windows 10 If you choose Save, you will need to navigate to the downloads folder (of the folder where your files are downloaded to and then double-click the wu.diagcab file to start the troubleshooter (you can also right-click it and select open). SPONSORED Windows 8.1 Windows 7

Method 6: Repair The Update Database

At times Windows update catalog malfunctions because it’s installing some updates to a corrupted Windows update database.The solution is to open the Command Prompt as an administrator and effecting some database troubleshooting commands. First Open Command Prompt by following these steps: Windows 7 Windows 8 and 10 The Commands Type these commands one-by-one in the order given. Press the Enter key after each entry. Exit the Command Prompt and retry the update process.

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Method 7: Disable Your Security Applications (Antivirus and Firewall)

We cannot rule out the possibility of the Microsoft update catalog won’t install/ won’t download glitches coming up due to your Anti-virus software and the Firewall application installed in your system. I hence suggest that you disable the anti-virus together with your firewall albeit temporarily. You then try to get the updates to run with the two programs off. Steps: Windows Defender (Windows 10) Remember to re-enable the Antivirus software as soon as possible to reduce the vulnerability of your PC to attacks.

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Third Party Antiviruses (In All Windows) Most of third party antivirus protection programs can be disabled from the Windows notification corner. Steps: Turning Off The Firewall: Windows 7 Windows 10

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Windows 8.1/8 Users with different Firewall applications can check the procedure of turning them off on the manufacturer’s website.

Method 7: Check Your Internet Connection

You can also consider changing to another internet link, for example, a strong Wi-Fi. This is because some updates can never install if you’re connected to a metered internet connection and will instead indicate a Microsoft update catalog won’t install/ won’t download error. Wait for a couple of minutes and then retry the update/download. It may be important to restart the PC in some instances. FURTHER RECOMMENDED READING:

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