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
    2018-03-18T21:08:54+00:00

    And we are back! The problem resurfaced today excactly as before. Two weeks all was fine, now the same again!

    February 13, 2018—KB4074588 (OS Build 16299.248)

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

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-03-18T02:00:40+00:00

    your entry gave me confidence to reinstall the w10 and that revolved the issue but took all day Saturday,  finally it settle down the system. Just about I spend 10 hrs (perhaps may net was not fast enough but most of the times gone by internal process).  I am fierce that M/S did  not have guts to suggest or device a solution along this lane.  Reinstalled via ISO, without affecting the apps and user data.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-03-18T00:58:16+00:00

    Throws error on SC parameter, dont recognize it I cant access to the desktop,  I'm using a cmd from the installation ISO because anything works

    Vick

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