Windows update (KB5034441) Error (0x80070643)

Anonymous
2024-01-23T05:38:57+00:00

When I tried to install the windows update "2024-01 Security Update for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5034441)" I received the error code (0x80070643).

I have already tried, restarting my computer, waiting a bit before retrying, running a memory diagnostic check, checking all my drivers for updates, installing optional updates, and running a malware scan.

When I tried to run the windows update troubleshooter it said "diagnosing problems" but never fixed them and I was still unable to install the update after running the trouble shooter.

Any help would be appreciated.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update

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  1. Neil D 34,280 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-07-08T08:37:50+00:00

    I was just replying to Brian798 who asked What instruction.

    It isn't my method or routine.

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  2. Neil D 34,280 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-07-08T08:37:39+00:00

    I was just replying to Brian798 who asked What instruction.

    It isn't my method or routine.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-07-08T01:21:24+00:00

    If your disk is MBR, :

    run create partition primary id=27

    run set id=27

    That should be

    create partition primary

    format quick fs=ntfs label=”WindowsRE”

    set id=27

    The original KB5028997 failed to create an MBR recovery partition. A step has been added to fix this, but it still does not make perfect sense there, and none in this rendition.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-07-08T00:06:15+00:00

    Some good advice for a person who is familiar with using all the commands and programs you mentioned. If not, it is likely they may not resolve the issues stopping completion of this Update. Most common is the Recovery Partition (with files) is just gone. The user has done some kind of SSD or HDD replacement and did not copy the partition. These users are in trouble.

    Some Advice: You should start reading this Post from about Page 40 to 47. This will give you some idea of what is needed to solve this problem. I would recommend you follow Jeff W5 comments and solution. This will be the simplest solution. If you would like to try the harder way, start reading at about Page 19, as there are some other solutions that do not involve a complete Win 10 OS replacement (saving your files and installed programs). This is NOT easy, don't try if you are not experienced. My recommendations can be found around page 38 and 39 and they worked for six Win10 PCs that did not have Recovery Files or a working Recovery Partition. This involved borrowing the Recovery Files from a working PC and placing them where the reagentc program can find them along with doing all the other necessary Partition resizing - you might want to substitute 1024 for 300 kb.

    Assuming first, you are NOT using BitLocker. If you have a PC that can be upgraded to Win 11 easily, do it. If you don't have the CPU or TPM and know how to jump to Win 11 then do it. If you want to stay on Win 10 and just fix this, take the actions on Page 40-47.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-07-07T13:07:19+00:00

    What Instructions?

    Thank you stranger quick 10 minutes of following instructions and finally was able to update, THANKS.

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