Windows 10: What is error code Windows Update error 0x80070103 and how does one overcome it in system...

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Windows Update Error 0x80070103

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Windows Update Error 0x80070103

I'm not sure ther'e much you can do since it's Win10. In previous versions you could hide that update. but Win10 you can't. The error code indicates that either the software being offered is backlevel to what's alreadu installed or ... a co-instlaller already installed what was needed ... this 'second' driver throws the error code.
These will help explain it, but won't help fix it.
Error 0x80070103 appears when you use the Windows Update or Microsoft Update Web sites to install updates
Windows Update error 0x80070103 - Windows Help

failed updates every night for Hewlett Packard Imaging NULL ... - HP Support Forum - 2312883
You could try installing the driver from HP: search results (sorry, all I had to go on was 5520 series - hey ... that was an old IBM device *Wink )

Pick the 8.1 version if available and the same bit depth as your OS (x86 /amd64 - 32-bit/ 64-bit)

You might have to uninstall the driver already on the machine, then physically disconnect the printer
Devices prefer to have the software installed before being connected ... many installers prompt you when to connect the device.

 

error code ?

When did the error code appear? During POST? Was it a Windows bluescreen error?