How to fix error error-pipe-not-connected in Windows 11

Solution Steps

1. 1 First, identify which program is showing the error. If it's Windows Update, restart the Windows Update service: Press Windows key + R, type 'services.msc', and press Enter. Find 'Windows Update', right-click, and select 'Restart'.
2. 2 If the error occurs in a specific application, try restarting that application. If it persists, restart your PC to clear any temporary issues.
3. 3 Check if the relevant service is running. For example, if it's related to Windows Update, ensure 'Background Intelligent Transfer Service' (BITS) is running. Open services.msc, find BITS, and start it if it's stopped.
4. 4 Run the System File Checker: Press Windows key + R, type 'cmd', and press Ctrl+Shift+Enter. Type 'sfc /scannow' and press Enter. This scans and repairs corrupted system files that might be causing the pipe to break.
5. 5 If the error is from a third-party app, reinstall that app or check for updates.
6. 6 If all else fails, perform a clean boot to see if a background program 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 goes away, enable services one by one to find the culprit.