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Failed To Get Targeted Update Error 0x87d00215 May 2026

If the issue persists, the WMI repository may be corrupt.


If your PC is managed by an organization, error 0x87d00215 may appear with the phrase "Failed to get targeted update" because the WSUS server cannot locate a required update for your device’s target version.

Admin actions:

If using Microsoft Intune:


Before diving into advanced fixes, take these 30-second steps: Failed To Get Targeted Update Error 0x87d00215

If the error persists after a simple reboot, move on to the systematic fixes below.

Ensure the affected client is in a correct Boundary Group. If the issue persists, the WMI repository may be corrupt

Before applying fixes, check for these symptoms:

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. If your PC is managed by an organization,