Windows users may experience several problems when operating the system, one of which is error 0x80070002. The name sounds so technical that you think only computer.
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.OverviewThe error code 0x80070002 is one of the common errors computer users may meet. Such numerical codes like, and 0x80070002 can be deciphered by manufacturers of the product reporting the error. This error may come up in many different situations such as system, applications.
Most often, it occurs together with some error messages, and yet it is still very complicated and difficult for many users who do not acquire relevant experience or professional technical knowledge. This article is going to explain several cases of the error and tell how to fix them step by step. For convenience, subtitles of each part are listed here and you can click to reach corresponding content.
Windows Update encountered an unknown errorSymptoms and causes0x80070002 error and 0x80070003 error are common errors relevant to Windows update. When you are working with your Windows PC and trying to install system updates, you might run into error code 0x80070002 or 0x80070003. The numeric error often appears with error messages which differs from Windows versions. For example, you may get the message 'Error(s) found: Code 80070002 Windows Update encountered an unknown problem' if your computer runs Windows 8/7/vista; as to Windows XP computers, the message will be 'A problem is preventing Windows from accurately checking the license for this computer. Error code: 0x80070002.'
Windows update error is usually caused by time/date issue, file corruption or registry problem and it's not difficult to fix it. The error happens when system update fails and the failure brings about data mismatch problem. Thus deletion of these corrupted files helps eliminate the error. There is a brief summary of possible causes:.
The Windows XP default security provider has been changed. System fails to update certain important files. The drive letter of system partition has been modified. Computer doesn't transmit all files during updating software.Solutions to fix the errorNow that causes of the error are not exclusive, solutions vary largely. This article provides a couple of solutions which have been tested effective in solving this error.Method 1: Check date and time settingsThis solution sounds ridiculous but it does works for many users. If time or date is incorrect, it'll have bad effect on Windows update service and it's necessary to check settings of date and time first when you get the error, which is quite easy.Step 1 Click 'Date and Time' on the lower-right corner of screen and click 'Change date and time settings'.Step 2 You'll see the 'Date and Time' window and click the 'Change date and time' button.Step 3 The previous brings about the 'Date and Time Settings' applet where you should set correct date and time. Then Click 'OK' to save changes.Now restart computer and try to install system updates.
If this method doesn't work, please move to next solution.Method 2: Remove Windows update filesIf you get 0x80070002 error because of failed system update process, which means some files are corrupted. Hence, we should delete those files and try Windows update once again.
You can follow these steps to settle the problem manually.Step 1 Stop Windows Update service. Click 'Start' button and select 'Control Panel'. Type 'Administrative Tools' in the search box and press Enter. On the pop-up windows find and double-click 'Service'. If you are asked to provide administrator password or confirmation, type password and give confirmation. Click the tab 'Name' to sort items alphabetically, after which you can find out Windows Update service easily.
Right-click it and select Stop. For Windows XP users, please find out Automatic Updates and right-click it to select Stop.Step 2 Delete corrupted update files in Software Distribution folder. Open My Computer and double-click drive C where operating system is installed.
Open Windows folder and double-click SoftwareDistribution folder to open it. Open the DataStore folder and delete all files and folders in this folder.
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Then back to the SoftwareDistribution folder and double click Download folder to delete everything in it.Alternative operation of step 2 is renaming the SoftwareDistribution folder as old if you don't want to delete files. Click Yes if you are prompted by UAC (User Account Control) warning.Step 3 Restart Windows Update serviceFollow operations in Step 1 to locate Windows Update service. Right-click it and click Start. Close Service windows and Administrator Tools window.Method 3: Use Windows Update troubleshooterAnother common way to cope with the issue is using Microsoft Fix It Tool which can be downloaded online. This tool is able to automatically diagnose and fix common problems with Windows Update.Method 4: Make Primary Partition as ActiveOne less common reason of 0x80070002 is that operating system is installed on a partition which is not activated.
Microsoft regularly releases Cumulative updates for Windows 10 with bug fixes and security improvements to patch the security hole created by third-party apps. And With Windows 10 Microsoft make mandatory to automatically download and install the latest updates when the device connected to the Microsoft server. Or users manually check and install the latest Windows updates from Settings, Update & Security and check for updates. But some of the users report, Windows 10 update KB4535996 stuck at checking for updates, Windows update stuck downloading and installing at a specific percentage 0% to 99% or even 100%. For Some other users Windows update fails to install with different errors 0x80070002, 0x80070003 or 0xc1900403 etc.
Why windows update is stuck Downloading? There are several reasons cause Windows Update stuck or fail to install Such as Internet connection problem, Security software blocking, Corrupt system files, there is no space on the system drive to download and install windows updates and more. And the most common is the Corrupted windows update components (Software Distribution Folder where windows download updates temporarily before installing them). If due to any reason Windows update database gets corrupted, Download a buggy update file. This may result, windows update stuck while downloading and installing, Or update installation fails with a Different error. Fix windows update installation problemsHere some solutions you may apply to fix almost every Windows 10 Update download and installation problems. First Check and make sure you have a stable internet connection.
Check that the time and date settings are correct on your PC/Laptop. The most important Check your System drive have sufficient free disk space to download and install windows update files. Temporarily Disable third-party Antivirus or firewall on your PC. Also, And Check for updates. This will fix the problem If any third party service or startup application cause issueRun Windows Update TroubleshooterIf the above solutions didn’t fix the problem, Still Windows update stuck installing or fails to install.
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