Failed To Get Targeted Update Error 0x87d00215

If the troubleshooting steps above don't resolve the issue, try these advanced solutions:

(This can take 10–20 minutes—let it finish.)

Rename the folders (deleting is also fine, but renaming creates a backup):

Reboot after changes.

This error is most commonly encountered on and Windows 11 when using Windows Update, Microsoft Store, or enterprise update management tools (like WSUS or Intune). The hexadecimal code translates to a COM/WBEM (Windows Management Instrumentation) failure, specifically indicating a communication breakdown between the update client and the update source (Microsoft servers or an on-premises WSUS server).

Reset the Windows Update Agent on one client (renamed SoftwareDistribution folder), but the error persisted.

[Help] UpdatesDeployment.log Error 0x87d00215 – Failed to Get Targeted Update Body: Failed To Get Targeted Update Error 0x87d00215

The "Failed To Get Targeted Update Error 0x87d00215" error is a common issue faced by Windows users, particularly those using Windows 10 and Windows 11. This error occurs when the device is unable to download and install the latest updates from Microsoft. The error code 0x87d00215 is a generic code that indicates a problem with the update process.

Run DISM first:

: The Windows Update Agent on the local machine is broken. If the troubleshooting steps above don't resolve the

The manual installer uses a different delivery mechanism (direct HTTP download) that bypasses the Windows Update Agent’s local caching issues.

There are three primary categories of causes for this error: