Windows 10: Windows 10 Pro new install, will not apply updates - 0x80070643

I am attempting to install updates and am getting an 'Error Encountered' with this message:There were some problems installing updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: 0x80070643It is attempting to install anti-virus updates.If MS support can please help, I need to make sure this system is secure.This is a fairly recent and new install Feb, with not much use.

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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

 

Microsoft to make Windows 10 updates mandatory

Well, at the moment at least, you can choose to defer upgrades. Under Settings > Windows Updates > Advanced options you need to check the box labeled "Defer upgrades". What does that do? Good question. The answer I've found might illuminate it to a degree.

Defer feature updates in Windows 10

I hear this only applies to Pro and Enterprise editions. But I can't verify that.

 

Win 10 update failed to install error 0x80070643

Hi,

The error code 0x80070643 is commonly caused by .Net Framework installed on the computer. We suggest addressing the 0x80070002 error code first because this issue occurs when some files in the Windows Update are missing. We can solve this error code by following
the troubleshooting steps suggested on this article.

Note: The troubleshooting steps for Windows 8.1 also applies to Windows 10.

Update us with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.