How to fix error error-pipe-connected in Windows 11

Solution Steps

1. 1 First, run the System File Checker to repair corrupted system files. Press Windows key + R, type 'cmd', and press Ctrl+Shift+Enter to open Command Prompt as administrator. Type 'sfc /scannow' and press Enter. This scans all protected system files and replaces corrupted ones. It might take 15-20 minutes.
2. 2 If SFC doesn't fix it, run DISM to repair the system image. In the same Command Prompt, type 'DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth' and press Enter. This uses Windows Update to provide the necessary files for repair. It can take up to 30 minutes.
3. 3 Check if the error is related to a specific application. If you encounter this error when running a particular program, try reinstalling that program. Also, ensure your drivers are up to date, especially network and chipset drivers, as they can affect pipe communication.
4. 4 If the error occurs during Windows Update, try the Windows Update Troubleshooter: Settings → System → Troubleshoot → Other troubleshooters → Windows Update → Run. This can automatically detect and fix common issues.
5. 5 As a last resort, perform a clean boot to see if a background service is interfering. Press Windows key + R, type 'msconfig', and press Enter. Go to the 'Services' tab, check 'Hide all Microsoft services', then click 'Disable all'. Go to the 'Startup' tab and click 'Open Task Manager', disable all startup items, then restart. If the error disappears, enable services one by one to find the culprit.