Failed To Get Targeted Update Error 0x87d00215 Jun 2026
The following solutions are ordered from least to most invasive, with highest success rate first based on user-reported success in Microsoft forums and GitHub issue trackers.
The update may have been superseded by a newer version or the target device does not meet the hardware/OS requirements.
Error 0x87d00215 is rarely a hardware fault—it is almost always environmental, cache-related, or due to a stale service state. The combination of , flushing Delivery Optimization , and rebuilding the Windows Update components resolves over 95% of cases. Only in enterprise environments with strict SSL inspection or misconfigured WSUS does the error require deeper network-level remediation. Failed To Get Targeted Update Error 0x87d00215
The client must trust the Certificate Authority that issued the certificate to the Management Point. Check in certlm.msc . If missing, import the Root CA certificate. 3. Review SCCM Management Point HTTPS Configuration
The error , often logged as "Failed to get targeted update," typically translates to "Item not found" within Microsoft Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM). It indicates that the client device is looking for an update but cannot locate its information or source . Common Causes The following solutions are ordered from least to
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The symptoms of error 0x87d00215 can vary, but common indicators include: The combination of , flushing Delivery Optimization ,
If the troubleshooting steps do not resolve the issue, try the following resolution steps:
This is often the most effective fix for gaming-related issues.