Windows 10 Cumulative Update KB4054517 fails to install error 0x80070643

Anonymous
2017-12-12T19:55:01+00:00

We just got our "second Tuesday" updates (12/12/2017) on our W10 machine running V1709.

The cumulative update KB4054517 failed with an error code of 0x80070643.

The only thing we've discovered so far is that this machine will not display our other 3 PC's on the network when we select "Network" in File Explorer.  But all three other PC's can "see" and access this PC no problem.  And we ran a batch backup job on the affected PC and it was able to copy files from all three other PC's.  So it's just a display problem in File Explorer -> Network.  

We've run Windows Update Troubleshooter and told it to Apply Fixes whenever it prompted us, and it DID report that it found and fixed three issues:

Potential Windows Update Database Error - Fixed

Windows Update Component Must Be Repaired - Fixed

Check for pending updates - Fixed

After exiting the Troubleshooter, we clicked on "Check for Updates" again and it said "Your device is up to date". 

We noticed that the build number after the "failed" update had changed to 16299.125.  So the system thinks it DID install something newer than it had before, but Windows Update thinks the cumulative patch failed to install.

BTW, the other "Second Tuesday" patches (Adobe Flash KB4053577 and Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool KB890830) both installed OK.

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-01-07T15:35:58+00:00

    Hi JuhoYli-Pirilä

    I also haven't found many people that are in our boat.  This is my plan.  Whether it works or not I cannot know.

    Right now my windows update says KB4058702, KB4056892, KB4054517 are awaiting a reboot, multiple times to install which never happens.  There are also message indicating the KB404517 failed to install also.  I am also stuck at Version 1709 16299.64.

    Added to this issue is that the Chip Issue reboot only works when you antivirus provider has done something regarding an update and there is no message to let you know whether one of these updates is failing because of that or because of the 404517 issue.

    Microsoft's failure to address these issues in a comprehensive manner is appalling.  There should be information about how to progress from 16299.64 to I believe 16299.192 (I could have those last three digits wrong) independently from information for people that have the higher build.  They also need to be clear about which anitvirus programs by company have been patched with version numbers or something so we can check see whether the Microsoft Patch will install.

    I'm going to wait till Tuesday when the patches hopefully are posted and see what my update does.  If nothing occurs and I read patches are available I'm going to uninstall all of the KB's that can't update and see if update does it thing correctly. I'm sure you know, but just to explain, the patches can be uninstalled through Control Panel - Programs and Features, but I think only 1 at a time with a reboot each time.  I will not go to check for the update check until each one is unistalled.

    It's a plan - whether it will work or not I don't know.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-01-07T10:31:46+00:00

    OH MY GOD MY SOUL BROTHER! I've searched through countless of forums and not one has the exact problem I have (and apparently you have it).

    I have a HP laptop running Windows Pro Education and I realized at Christmas Eve that one of my updates (KB405417) failed to download with an error message (can't remember the error message because it doesn't show up anymore) also 2 other updates waited restarting. Well... I thought I would just wait for the next cumulative update and let KB405417 whine in it's special corner. 

    Now for some reason KB405417 has complete **** up Windows update. It blocks the check for updates button by insisting that it needs a restart. So that means I can't get any updates before KB405417 is done being a drama queen. Well this could be a slight problem GIVEN THAT INTEL HAS THAT NOT SO GOOD SOUNDING MELTDOWN BUG AND I CAN'T GET THE BUGFIX.

    Also, for others it shows that it has downloaded but not for me: my Windows version is 1709 16299.64.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-01-07T08:43:55+00:00

    Hi,

    The issue you're experiencing with updating your Windows might be due to corrupted components or files.

    That being said, have you tried restoring your PC from a recent restore point or performing a System Restore? This will take your PC back to the time you haven't installed the update yet.

    If you haven't tried it yet, you may consider it by following the steps under the Restore from a system restore point selection found here.

    After doing a system restore, you may try installing the update again.

    Let us know how it worked for you.

    Regards.

    Nope...that isn't the problem.  I have run that and DISM and nothing helped

    To me, you get slightly different error messages depending on the Windows 10 version you have been using.

    On https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4054517/windows-10-update-kb4054517

    You will see that KB4054022 is the offending update.

    Before KB4054517 was issued, I found my AllInOne printer would not communicate with my PC despite it being connected and correct drivers.

    I then tried several different restore points without success after it was a suggested solution to fix my AIO.

    Restore points returned a message stating that it was unable to go to the selected restore point as there was an error (there sure is).

    I eventually uninstalled my AIO and deleted/uninstalled all AIO drivers then re-booted then re-installed drivers & AIO to get it working again.

    However when KB 405417 arrived ...... ugh

    On the above mentioned Microsoft web site, you will see that if you used Restore Points after KB 405422 was installed it causes this mess.

    There is NO Microsoft statement that the resolution has been released.

    The message is clearly still

    "Microsoft is working on a resolution and will provide an update in an upcoming release."

    My Laptop and my Dad's PC installed KB405417 without a problem. Neither of these had used Restore Points after KB 4054022 was installed.

    On my PC KB4054022 is the only update that does not have an option to uninstall. Every other update in the list has an option to uninstall it. My laptop has the same. This is maybe why Restore Points don't work properly as it will not uninstall.

    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

    I cannot at this time install any update. manually or through Windows Update.

    As an aside, Windows Defender updates appear, download and install in Windows Update every time I first switch on.

    KB4054517 and the other 2 that came with it on 12 December, appear with no install date in the list and message is that they are waiting for a restart to complete install, regardless of how many times I restart it.

    With Windows Pro I can pause Windows Update which means that the PC does not try and install them again and again every time I restart.

    NB my Windows version is Pro and 1709 16299.64

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-01-07T04:10:02+00:00

    Hi,

    The issue you're experiencing with updating your Windows might be due to corrupted components or files.

    That being said, have you tried restoring your PC from a recent restore point or performing a System Restore? This will take your PC back to the time you haven't installed the update yet.

    If you haven't tried it yet, you may consider it by following the steps under the Restore from a system restore point selection found here.

    After doing a system restore, you may try installing the update again.

    Let us know how it worked for you.

    Regards.

    Nope...that isn't the problem.  I have run that and DISM and nothing helped

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  5. Anonymous
    2018-01-07T01:20:48+00:00

    You can go to Services to stop Windows Update then download the stand alone package. I did the same and it was successfully installed. I got tons of problems with Windows 10 x64 not just Windows Update.

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