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. Anonymous
    2024-03-26T14:17:22+00:00

    I don't think they are going to fix it (as in an Update that fixes the partition size without cmd prompt intervention).

    So far the easiest suggestions I've see are -

    • if your not comfortable with resizing the partition with command prompts (and even though I done things like this many time before it's still something I don't look forward to), find a free partition management tool (like MiniTool Partition Wizard) to resixe the partition.
    • try the update - if it works, great
    • if is doesn't work run the cmd prompt at an elevated level/as administrator and at the prompt type reagentc /enable and try it again.

    Good luck and yes, this should be a fix from MS that's a one-click. I guess they consider the command prompt the solution.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-03-26T14:05:02+00:00

    Still hasn't been fixed, just tried to install it several time with no luck!

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-03-22T17:55:59+00:00

    I had the same issue, but decided to resize NTFS partition by using MiniTool Partition Wizzard Free https://cdn2.minitool.com/?p=pw&e=pw-free 

    I am not associated with MiniTool in any way, however using this free software is by far more easy and convenient than typing commands, therefore anyone could apply the fix.

    Simply select WInOS partition and decrese (resize/move - right click above the partition gives menu) it by minimum 250 MB (or larger) then move FAT partition to the left (if exists) and than again resize (increase) NTFS partition. Mini Tool will require restart to apply changes.

    And Voila - it shoud work :)

    Windows 10 KB5034441 Update Error 0x80070643 (need to manually resize partitions to fix the problem) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc0JkHYH_5o And the Microsoft support article: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/kb5028997-instructions-to-manually-resize-your-partition-to-install-the-winre-update-400faa27-9343-461c-ada9-24c8229763bf

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-03-20T15:29:55+00:00

    Disk Management has turned blind for the drive letter through the protected partition id.

    Try the following:

    diskpart

    select disk 0

    select partition 3

    remove

    Look Mum, no E: drive 🙂

    Thank you again @Volume Z 😊

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-03-20T14:22:17+00:00

    Disk Management has turned blind for the drive letter through the protected partition id.

    Try the following:

    diskpart

    select disk 0

    select partition 3

    remove

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