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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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The continues failure of Win 10 update with (0x80070643) error was too annoying and I was a bit skeptical about the solutions to edit the partition size manually through command prompt. This method is safe and using the recovery disk. I created a recovery disk from the same PC using win media creation tool and urn the update. It did took some indeed, but was easy.
thank you for the step by step procedure.
Br
Hafzal
Thank you for this. worked.
This Method WORKS. If you want to get your PC (non-BitLocker) fixed quickly and right, Just Do It. Stop complaining and follow the directions. There is no excuse. If you don't try, then don't complain - it is just like voting. Thanks Jeff W5. I have confirmed this method on three PCs, two were GPT and one MBR with NO loss of data or Programs (I did backup first). It seems where these problem PCs get into trouble is when they are upgraded with an SSD or replacement drive. The process does not transfer the Recovery Partition and the Recovery is lost for good. This Jeff W5 method COMPLETELY fixes this and gives you a WORKING Recovery Partition.
Several people have posted how to fix this error without having to mess with partition sizes, etc. It is called "Repair Install Windows 10 with In-place Upgrade" and it does not delete any files or settings, it just takes a while. Most of the discussion about it was back in May in this thread, around page 42. I copied and pasted one of the replies from there below.
A relatively “simple” solution to the problems caused by the update KB 5034441 which worked for me (see tutorial below)
Having used a copy of a recent Windows 10 installation, downloaded from Microsoft onto a USB, I carried out a “Repair Install Windows 10 with In-place Upgrade” which kept all of my files, apps and settings and then updated and installed KB 5034441 without the need to use Command Prompt, resize partitions, or do anything further. I am neither technically knowledgeable or that competent, so for further information please address any questions to ZEKRI Abdelhafid who’s method this is.
Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade | Tutorials (tenforums.com)
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.
1024KB will result in a Recovery Partition of 1000KB or 1GB.
