Windows 10: Failures to boot, error 0x80070003

These problems began after my computer fell off my desk, so it is likely a hardware issue, however I would like to determine if this is indeed the case, and if so which components need to be replaced.


I've recently been having problems with my PC failing to boot. It freezes on the Windows 10 logo upon start up, before crashing to a black screen. Occasionally, windows will successfully enter system recovery, but fails to repair the problem. Attempting system restore from restore point results in an "unspecified error, 0x80070003". I will occasionally (perhaps 1 in 20 times) be able to load fully into Windows with no issues- once logged in typically I experience no problems. It seems random when this happens and I am unable to reproduce it regularly.


Steps already taken:

1. Windows system restore, failed with error 0x80070003
2. Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool ran, no corruptions found
3. System File Checker tool, no integrity violations found

Any advice or suggestions is much appreciated, thank you.

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Error 0x80070003

Hi Nilton,

I suggest you to follow the steps given in the link below and check if it helps you. Select Windows 8.1 from the Product list.

Windows Update error "0x80070002" or "0x80070003"

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/910336

Let us know the status of the issue.

 

Error 0x80070003

To download and upgrade to Windows 10, there was a 'failure' and appeared this error 0x80070003

 

0x80070003

Hi,

In order to help you effectively, kindly provide us additional information.

• Is there a specific file where you getting the error?
• Have you tried any troubleshooting steps prior to the issue?

Error code 0x80070003, occurs when some files in the Windows Update are missing even though the update is downloaded and extracted successfully. In the meantime, you can run the

Windows Update Troubleshooter.

If the issue persists, you can refer to this link
for some troubleshooting steps.

Regards.