I was casually using my device. I opened Windows Update and saw this:

This was the error shown to me:

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: (0x80070643)

I checked the update history and noticed this:

The two updates were not able to be installed and I guess that is the cause of the error.

How do I fix the Windows Update error?

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2 Answers

How do I fix the Windows Update error?

First:

Run the Windows 10 Update Troubleshooter

Windows 10 update troubleshooter

From an Admin Command Prompt:

net stop bits

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptsvc

ren %systemroot%\softwaredistribution softwaredistribution.bak

ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.bak

net start bits

Restart and test updates

Also temporarily remove third party anti virus software

Restart and test updates.

These are the main points. There are more tests including hardware tests in the article.

But start as above and see if the Update function returns

Next:

If these steps do not work, it might be best to run a Windows 10 Repair Install.

Windows 10 is running, so click on the Download button (not Upgrade Button) and select Run.

This will launch the Repair and proceed normally.

Start with the option to keep everything.

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I tried fixing the error by following few of these steps , but I failed.

Finally, I lost hopes and forgot about this issue. I guess I used this approach: if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

After a couple of days, the issue resolved on its own :)

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