It is true that Windows 11 is the most advanced release from Microsoft, but it still has flaws, especially those that affect basic functionality. A similar error 0x80071AB1 (ERROR_LOG_GROWTH_FAILED) is encountered here when trying to install or update the Microsoft .NET framework. In some cases, this issue may also occur while installing a pending Windows update. In this article, we have explained how Microsoft’s .NET Framework works and given the best methods to solve the 0x80071AB1 error in Windows 11.
How to Fix Update Error 0x80071ab1 in Windows 11
To fix Update Error 0x80071ab1 in Windows 11, do the following:
- Run Windows Update troubleshooter
- Manually Install Windows Updates
- Reset Windows Update components
1] Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
The Windows Update troubleshooter detects and repairs problems automatically when a problem occurs with Windows 11. To run this tool, follow these steps:
- Right-click on the Start menu and select the Settings option.
- Go to System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
- Next to Windows Update, click on the Run button.
- It may take a little time to complete the task.
Once it completes, restart your computer and try to install the updates.
2] Manually Install Windows Updates
This error can also occur when there are issues with the Windows Update servers. For such an instance, you would have to download & install any pending update on your computer, and then check whether it works.
- Press the Windows+I keys to open the Settings menu.
- From the left pane, click Windows Updates > Update history.
- Note down the KB number of the recent failed update.
- Then go to the Microsoft Update Catalog page.
- Type the KB number in the search box and press Enter.
- Once you find the suitable version for your Windows, download and install it.
- Now restart your computer and check if it works.
3] Reset Windows Update Components
If none of the above methods work, there may be a problem with Windows Update that ultimately prevents your computer from properly installing new updates. In such a case, you can try resetting all Windows Update components and see if everything is working fine now.
What causes Error 0x80071AB1?
We investigated this issue closely and identified a few underlying factors that may be causing error 0x80071AB1. Below is a list of possible culprits:
- If your PC lacks a key infrastructure, you may encounter this problem when trying to install a .NET framework update.
- If Windows Update is somehow corrupt, you may see this error when trying to install a pending update.
- It is likely that you will be dealing with a glitch affecting a required dependency on a WU that will prevent you from installing new updates.
- All temporary files associated with a Windows Update are stored in the SoftwareDistribution folder. If this folder has been corrupted, then you should expect to encounter Windows Update error 0x80071AB1.
- This problem can also occur if the main executable responsible for downloading and installing new software updates for your OS (WU AutoUpdate) is unavailable.
- Error 0x80071AB1 can also be a result of corrupt system files.
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