Windows 10: Question on xKB4052623 (Version 4.12.17007.18022) - Error 0x80070643

Good Afternoon Community,

I see where I am not alone in this pesky update. I have followed the threads on this forum and performed the recommended actions short of resetting or refreshing the OS.

I don't have 3rd party anti-virus - I don't use bitlocker, I don't use the other program that interferes either. My install is only 3 months old and was installed fresh from the latest MS USB stick and a purchased copy of W10 Pro OEM (for the code).

I am a SMB owner who uses my workstation for work. I am concerned about doing either a refresh or a reset of Windows. I am in fear of what I may loose - even if I ask W10 to "Keep my apps and files".


Is there truly no other solution to this than a modified wipe of a machine? I find this type of solution draconian. Frankly - I'm worried.

Can someone enlighten me on a less draconian solution - or assuage the fears I have of loosing precious data (although it exists on a backup 3-Drive mirror). At issue is the time I stand to loose in fixing this.

Does anyone care to wager a guess on how much time to remedy?


Sincerely and respectfully,

Dave

:)

 

Windows 10 Error 0x80070643

How do you handle Error 0x80070643 -

"Update for Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems (KB4041994) - Error 0x80070643"

 

Permanent Solution for Error 0x80070643 for KB3122947

Update for Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems (KB4023057) - Error 0x80070643

Windows 10 Creators Update Privacy Settings for x64-based Systems (KB4013214) - Error 0x80070643

These are my update errors...please help, TY.

 

Hi, I'm guessing that perhaps you may be referring to a thread such as this:
Windows Defender update KB4052623 Error 0x80070643 Solved - Windows 10 Forums

- where an in-place upgrade repair install which keeps all progs and data and most settings was used.
Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade Windows 10 Tutorials

Could that possibly be what you mean by

?

Sounds like 2-4 hours to do the in-place upgrade repair, then update, assuming decent internet speed.

But.. bear in mind that coming soon- and automatically delivered by Windows Update over the following 2-3 months- is the next major build.

 

Thank you for the reply,

Yes - those threads and one more are what I was referencing.

Symantec Clarification: Anything that replaces/resets/hoses the installed OS I call a "wipe". And the outcome can never be assured.

I will likely wait until the next "upgrade" comes out. If that doesn't it, at that time I'll download the latest ISO/USB image and do a genuine hard-wipe of the whole disk.

I truly miss W7.

Dave

 

I have done a Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade a couple of times now. I can assure you that it is a painless process. The only things that change are that a couple of settings get set back to their defaults - Fast Start-up gets turned back on if you had turned it off, for example.

In fact, the only difference between an in-place repair upgrade and upgrading to the next version when it comes out is that you'll still be on version 1709.

 

OK - Having heard from someone who has done it a couple of times - that gives me some increased confidence that it will not be catastrophic to my business. Having to reinstall everything is time consuming and painful.

I'll try the in place upgrade/repair this weekend.

THANK YOU!


Dave

 

You can always create or update your disk image set so you can restore your PC to the same working state before starting the in-place upgrade repair.

We constantly urge users to use disk imaging routinely, which (in normal use) creates a compressed image of the used part of the selected partitions or disk. E.g. Macrium reflect (free) + external storage for disk image sets.

 

*Ditto

Always a sensible precaution - even if it's unlikely you'll need to use it.

 

Well - I followed the in-place upgrade from an ISO file I just downloaded from MS using the Media Creation Tool.

This is the guide I followed: Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade


I must confess - The in place procedure kept all of my files, installed programs, desktop settings, everything....And in the process downloaded a bunch of updates and my issue is now resolved...

Regarding backup - I have a 3-HDD 4Tb mirror where everything resides so if the in-place update hosed me. I would be out a lot of time and aggravation - but nothing would be permanently lost.

Results: @Bree - You were absolutely correct.

I lost only about 30 minutes of time in the process. Even the drivers for my X399 Chipset were retained. I am on an AMD 1950X Threadripper for video editing. I was not looking forward to installing everything over again.

@Bree was absolutely correct. Painless - and all my stuff was retained, and my issue was fixed.

THANK YOU!


Sincerely, respectfully, and gratefully,


Dave

 

Now if I can only find a way to make the file explorer use something else than that obnoxious white background.

Painful for those of us in the 60+ and older set. I use a 3rd party File Explorer right now - but would like to use the MS one - but can't. It's really, really harsh on the eyes.

Whoever made this decision to remove our choice - is a complete idiot. And I don'see any solutions on these forums except mine - use a 3rd party File Explorer.


Thanks Again to all who responded,


Dave

 

*Thumbs

 

Great.

Quite agree. Like this?




For explorer- related backgrounds- Qttabbar (free), by Quizo. Choose what colours you like in various parts of the panes. Optionally adds tabs to explorer windows too.
(Note: other 'standard' backgrounds require a registry tweak or use Superfly's SMACC utility from this forum and a little more to cope with resume from Sleep etc).