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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.
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Thank You very much for the link to the support article. For whatever reason my system did not try to install this update until the May cycle. I leave automatic updates OFF until I see the rest of the internets experience with each months updates.
I haven't messed with partitions in a long long time so the step by step instructions were very helpful! This did solve my problem.
what if you dont have an install disk?
You can d/l Windows 10 from the MS website and either create an ISO image on DVD or put it on a USB thumb drive, as I did. The available size must be at least 8.7GB. Before doing the repair make sure that you either have a digital license of Windows 10 or know the 25-digit product key. If you have a digital license you don't have to do anything after the repair. Otherwise, you'll have to type in the 25-digit product key to activate Windows after the repair has completed.
Here's where you can d/l Windows 10: Create Windows 10 Installation Media
About the product key: Find Your Windows Product Key
How to check to see if you have a digital license: Activate Windows
You can also go to Settings > Update & Security > Activation to see if your current copy of Windows has been activated with a digital license linked to your MS account.
fro me it weas working till i got to a certain seecond and it said wouldnt let me go any further it said some of my files were currupt on my comp. i tried to do a diskcheck and that was fine but i still cant do it
Hello CheyenneSmith2
Correction :
Well done.
In fact, I have just done a complete twentieth test and after completely updating Windows Update and obtaining build 19045.4412, there is no longer any trace of the KB5034441 update.
But a Repair Install with an In-place upgrade remains necessary, even if we are already under this build.
So, this new situation started happening the day before yesterday, the release date of cumulative update KB5037768:
Can Microsoft tell us where this KB5034441 went after repairing the system by an in-plce upgrade, then updating Windows update to build 19045.4412 ?
Hello Lelivienne
This automatic, easy, risk-free solution with guaranteed results is intended for users without much knowledge because the solutions recommended by Microsoft are not accessible to everyone and are risky.
Otherwise, even for experienced users, I recommend using third-party partitioning software that is much less risky and easier to use than Microsoft solutions (Diskpart solution and Script solution).
Hello CheyenneSmith2
I don't understand what you mean. Did you follow the tenforums tutorial to perform the upgrade and it failed?
If so, your system is heavily corrupted and it is best that you back up your data and reinstall Windows.
As for the installation media, it is not necessary for an in-place upgrade, the Windows 10 22H2 ISO is sufficient.
