Windows 10: Windows Update error 0x80070003 on Windows 10

Error 0x80070003 can occur on a Windows computer when running Windows Update, activating Windows Firewall or downloading from the Windows Store. In this article, we will talk about Windows Update error 0x80070003. When this occurs, it usually means that the [...]

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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.

 

Windows Update Error 0x80070003 on KB4022715 and KB3186568.


Hi, I'm getting error 0x80070003 on the cumulative and .NET updates for this month (KB4022715 and KB3186568). I'm using Windows 1607 (14393.1198). My system is not compatible with the Creators update.

I've tried many different things, all have failed. Things I've tried:

• SFC /scannow and DISM
• Windows Update Troubleshooter
• Manually downloading the updates
• The first 4 steps on "Fix Windows Update Errors": https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10164/fix-windows-update-errors
• Copying registry from RegBack to config folder
• Creating another user account and trying the update from there.
• Several different methods of resetting Windows Update including stopping services, clearing SoftwareDistribution folder, re-registering DLLs, deleting qmgr files, renaming catroot2 folder, restarting services, etc.
• Several batch files made for the error on Win 7 systems. Windows Update - Reset - Windows 7 Help Forums
• Resetting Win Update components (from Microsoft) https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/971058/how-do-i-reset-windows-update-components I got errors while re-registering about 1/4th of the DLL files. (Even after SFC works).
• Reset_Reregister_Windows_Update_Components.bat Reset Windows Update in Windows 10 Windows 10 Windows Update Activation Tutorials Tried several times. Finally finished with alot of access denied and other errors.
• WF.bat: Error 0x80070003 in Windows Store Solved - Windows 10 Forums

I have a copy of my system in a VirtualBox VM. I'm willing to try about anything on that. Keep in mind that it takes me about 2 hours to try a single method out in the VM. I will try any fixes in the VM before trying them on my real system anyway. I know the VM uses different drivers.

Here is my posting on another forum about this problem:
Windows Update Failed, Error 0x80070003 - Windows 10

I'm really not looking to re-install or repair Windows. I understand that may be my only option later on.

Any help is appreciated.

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

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