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
    2018-02-23T16:14:42+00:00

    Well I restarted for a 3rd time and it's still showing as awaiting restart and I'll leave that alone now. Unless there a way to flush the Update Status?

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-02-23T16:23:22+00:00

    Mine still shows "FAILED"

    However, no Updates are recommended now, and I noticed that the BUILD advanced! Also, WU is no longer telling me to RESTART, so I guess I'm OK?

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-02-23T16:25:33+00:00

    Well that was weird but helpful. I was looking through the other messages for this error, on my PC, and when I turned back to the tablet (after 3-4 minutes) the message has changed to the standard 'Your Device is up to date' Blah Blah

    Most peculiar but eventually the CMD Administrator SC ..... has done the business

    Thank You "PaulSey"

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-02-24T13:14:19+00:00

    Access was denies, was that supposed to happen?

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