We couldn't finish installing updates (KB4074588), error 0x80070bc2

Anonymous
2018-02-15T03:44:33+00:00

Hi.

I'm unable to install the latest windows update 2018-02 Cumulative update for Windows 10 version  1709 for x64-based Systems.

The error is 0x80070bc2

It says updates are available, awaiting restart. When I restart it fails. "We couldn't finish updates.." Then says updates are available, awaiting restart. I restart again and it fails again. Over and over.

I tried using windows update troubleshooter, the tool performed its fixes but it had no effect.

Is there a solution to this?

Thanks

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update

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Anonymous
2018-02-16T20:08:03+00:00

(Update - 2/17 Editing for clarity based on feedback)

If you are currently experiencing the 0x80070bc2 error while attempting to install KB4074588, please try this:

  1. In the search box on the taskbar, type cmd.
  2. Right-click Command Prompt in the search results and select Run as administrator.  (Select Yes, when prompted by the User Account Control.)
  3. In the Administrator: Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:

SC config trustedinstaller start=auto 4. Restart the PC.

In some cases, a second restart may be required. If you look under Settings > Update & security and you see the message Status: Awaiting restart, restart the PC a second time to complete the installation.

Paul...

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-02-25T18:15:48+00:00

    Paul, thanks!  Worked for me on first attempt.  That's after MANY failed attempts to install KB4074588.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-02-25T17:57:54+00:00

    Hi!

    I tried your solution several times and it did'nt work. I even tried other solutions given by Microsoft on other forums for previous updates (at least two of which also caused me problems lately) and it still did'nt work. I'm running short of options. This update problem has been going on for more than two months now. It's time consuming, affects the performance of my computer...and is very frustrating to say the least. Please find a solution that works or a patch or update that finally solves the problem.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-02-25T01:36:47+00:00

    command prmpt showing asses denied.

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-02-24T21:46:05+00:00

    PaulSey...

    Your suggestion did the trick!! Thank you ver much and God Bless!!

    Took at least three or four restarts but it worked!!

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