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How to Fix Error Code 0x800701b1?

Alton Alexander
By Alton AlexanderUpdated on June 3rd, 2022

The 0x800701b1 error code is a Windows-specific error code that indicates a problem with the registry. This can be caused by a variety of factors, including a corrupt registry, a virus, or a hardware issue. In most cases, the 0x800701b1 error can be fixed by running a registry cleaner or by manually editing the registry. However, if the problem is caused by a virus, it may be necessary to format the hard drive and reinstall Windows.

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1. Restart your computer

  1. Open the "Start" menu and select "Shutdown."
  2. Click on the "Restart" button.
  3. Select the "Reboot" option.
  4. Enter your computer's BIOS setup menu and select the "Restart" option.
  5. Select the "Shutdown" option again.
  6. Click on the "Restart" button once more.
  7. When your computer finishes restarting, select the " Startup " option and choose the " normal " option.

2. Run a System File Checker scan and repair any corrupted system files

To run a System File Checker scan and repair any corrupted system files, follow these steps:

  1. Open Windows System32 folder.
  2. Locate and open the file that is causing the error code.
  3. Click “Check File” button to run SFC check.
  4. If the file is found to be corrupted, follow the repair instructions.
  5. If the file is not found to be corrupted, the file is likely not the cause of the error code.

3. Perform a clean boot of your computer

  1. Restart your computer.
  2. When the computer starts up, press the F8 key several times during the boot process.
  3. Select "Advanced Boot Options" from the Boot Menu.
  4. On the Advanced Boot Options screen, select "Safe Mode with Networking" from the Boot Menu.
  5. Enter your computer's administrator password to start in safe mode.
  6. If you are prompted to save your work, save your work and close all open programs.
  7. Select "Command Prompt" from the Windows Start Menu.
  8. Type "bcdedit /set {current} safeboot netboot" and press Enter.
  9. Type "net start netboot" and press Enter.
  10. If you are prompted to restart your computer, restart your computer.

4. Update your drivers

  1. Expand Network adapters
  2. Right click on the network adapter that is causing the problem and select Update Driver
  3. Browse to the location of the driver file and select it
  4. Click on the Next button
  5. Select the appropriate installation type and click on the Next button
  6. Review the driver information and click on the Install button
  7. When the driver has been installed, click on the Finish button

5. Install any pending Windows updates

  1. Open the Windows Update window by clicking the Start button and typing "Windows Update."
  2. Click the "Check for updates" button.
  3. If there are any updates available, the "Update Options" window will appear.
  4. Click the "Install updates" button.
  5. The "Update Options" window will reappear.
  6. Select the "This computer has the latest security updates" option.
  7. Click the "Install" button.
  8. If there are any errors, the "Update Options" window will reappear.
  9. Select the "Advanced options" option.
  10. Click the "Install updates" button.
  11. The "Update Options" window will reappear.
  12. Select the "Custom" option.
  13. Type "0x800701b1" into the "Fix problem" text box.
  14. Click the "Install updates" button.
  15. The "Update Options" window will reappear.
  16. If there are any updates still available, the "Update Options" window will reappear.
  17. Click the "Install updates" button.
  18. The "Update Options" window will close.

If you didn't find success with an option above, then try:

  1. Scan your computer for malware.
  2. Run the Disk Cleanup utility.
  3. Edit the registry.