Windows 10: Windows 10 21H1 refuses any form of update error 0x80070643

I'm trying to install a newer version of Windows the 22H2 version for x64 systems, I have the 21H1 version installed, but the Windows Update functionality in the settings just returns error 0x80070643.I tried looking up the error and followed a few solutions that didn't work, namely:-renaming the systemdistrubution and catroot2 folders-downloading the update 22H2 from catalog.update.microsoft.com I used the .cab file through the command console, no result after the pc reboot-directly updating to Windows 11 the update assistant doesn't even launch-using the system file checker it just sa

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Update of Windows 21H1 with KB5001716 constantly fails with 0x80070643

Hi On my Lenovo X200 x64 based PC with windows10 21H1 windows update just flashes with KB5001716 and then gives error 0x80070643. No 3. Party AV, only defender. I have tried suggestions as described in Windows 10 Update KB5001716 Fails to Install - Solved and 10 Best Ways to Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070643 i.e. 1. Restart Windows Update Services 2. Reboot PC and Retry Update 3. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter 4. Run .NET Framework Repair Tool 5. Reset Windows Update 6. Perform a Clean Boot 7. Install Updates via Microsoft Update Catalog 8. Run an Anti-Malware Scan 9. Run SFC Scan or DISM Tool Any suggestions?



Solution: As suggested by Megahertz I made in-place upgrade and that solved the issue. I.e. PC upgraded to 22H2, still we don't know why upgrade from 21H1 failed.

 

error 0x80070643 (update)

Hey

Try to apply the update manually As suggested by Microsoft. I just wrote a
step by step guide.

However be sure that the update itself is downloaded and that the installation part is failing, and not the downloading part.

Hope it helps you

 

Windows Update 0x80070643 error + OSE.exe missing

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