0x80070183
Easy Fix
Microsoft · Windows
The network resource or device is no longer available. The connection to the Windows Update server or network share was lost during the update operation.
Quick Answer
Error code 0x80070183 on your Microsoft Windows means: The network resource or device is no longer available. The connection to the Windows Update server or network share was lost during the update operation.. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Affected Models
Applies to all models
Likely Causes
How to Fix It
1
Wait 15-30 minutes and retry Windows Update — the server may have been temporarily unavailable.
2
Check your internet connection: Verify you can browse the web and ping microsoft.com.
3
Restart your PC, router, and modem, then retry Windows Update.
4
Reset BITS service: Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run: net stop bits && net start bits.
5
Clear the update download cache: net stop wuauserv, delete contents of C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download, net start wuauserv.
6
If on a corporate network using WSUS, check with your IT administrator that the WSUS server is online and responsive.
7
Check if Microsoft services are experiencing an outage at the Microsoft Service Status page.
Pro Tip
This is a common issue that most users can resolve without specialized tools. Try the first step before moving on to more complex solutions.
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