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
    2018-02-21T00:03:40+00:00

    I was able to install the update but with a number of problems. Issuing the one command did not work.

    The problem I have now is that I can not get automatic updates. It says Some updates are controlled by my organization. Another problem I have is I have two sign on when I reboot. Before that it kept saying that it was doing a repair and uninstalling all changes when I would reboot. So I solved one issue and caused at least two issues to be created.

    Thank You,

    Micah

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-02-21T06:03:03+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...

    I have found in some cases that it gets stuck in a half installed state. If the KB4074588 update is constantly downloading and installing during your check for updates, check In Settings > Update & Security > View Installed Update History > Uninstall Updates For KB4074588. If it says installed click the update to highlight it and choose **Uninstall.**Restart your computer and download and install the KB4074588 Update for your machine manually from here: http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB4074588 

    Here is a Direct Link: Microsoft Update Catalog

    Hope This Helps,

    ~Shawn

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