Fixing Error Code 0x80070003

Error Code 0x80070003 is a common issue encountered during Windows Updates. This error typically indicates that Windows is missing files necessary for the update process. Here are steps to resolve this error effectively.

Check Windows Update Services

Begin by ensuring that the Windows Update service is running. Press Windows Key + R, type services.msc, and hit enter. Locate Windows Update and make sure the status is set to Running. If it's not, right-click and choose Start.

Use the Windows Update Troubleshooter

Next, running the built-in troubleshooter can help detect and fix problems related to Windows Update. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters and select Windows Update. Click Run the troubleshooter and follow the prompts.

Reset Windows Update Components

If the error persists, you may need to reset the Windows Update components. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and enter the following commands one at a time:

net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver

These commands will stop and restart the necessary services. After executing these commands, check for updates again to see if Error Code 0x80070003 is resolved.

Configure System Restore

If all else fails, you might want to consider using System Restore to roll back to a previous state before the error occurred. You can access this by typing System Restore in the start menu and following the prompts.

For further details on maintaining a smooth updating experience, check this Microsoft support page. Additionally, you can learn about other Windows errors here.

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