Windows Update Error 0x80245003 – WU_E_REDIRECTOR_ID_SMALLER

In this post, we’ll look at the Wndows Update Error Message “0x80245003 – WU_E_REDIRECTOR_ID_SMALLER” that is usually displayed when things go wrong during the update process.

Note that this Windows Update error is application for both Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Error Message

0x80245003 – WU_E_REDIRECTOR_ID_SMALLER

Windows Update Error Details

The redirectorId in the downloaded redirector cab is less than in the cached cab.