How to Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070661?

Windows March 22, 2023

Method 1: Uninstalling All Currently Installed Visual C++ Redistributable Packages

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Method 2: Turn Off All Other Antivirus Software and Run SFC/DISM

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Method 3: Reset the Components of Windows Update

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Method 4: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

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Method 5: Downloading WSL Manually

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