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
    2024-06-11T23:55:57+00:00

    You do not have to resize anything. I also was reluctant to mess with resizing the partitions. I then read about something called a Windows 10 In-place Upgrade. You do not lose any programs, files, or anything. It just re-installs Windows 10 and fixes this pesky error. I did it several weeks ago and although it takes a while, it got rid of that error.

    There's a how-to video on page 25 of this thread or click on the link below. You can d/l a free copy of Windows 10 from MS and you need a USB thumb drive that holds at least 8GB. If you cannot find your activation code for Win 10 go to your Settings > Update & Security > Activation and see if it says it is registered with a digital license. If so, you do not have to reactivate Windows after the reinstall process has completed. There will be lots of time-consuming updates after that, though. But as I said, it gets rid of this error message.

    How to Do a Repair Install of Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade

    Important :

    When launching the upgrade, in the "Get updates, drivers, and optional features" window, make sure to check the box: "Download updates, drivers, and optional features ( recommended)".

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-06-12T10:14:39+00:00

    Windows update below error getting

    There were some problems installing updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: (0x80070643)

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-06-19T11:16:48+00:00

    Also experiencing this issue using Windows 10 LTSC which should still be supported for years to come.

    Did a clean install of Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC (version21H2, build 19044.4529), still run into this issue.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-06-21T01:47:42+00:00

    Same issue in June. 522 MB allocated to recovery partition, still fails.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-06-21T02:14:51+00:00

    How to Do a Repair Install of Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade

    The above worked for me last month - no more pesky update error message, after many months. Check the box for Download updates, drivers and optional features (recommended) box when it gets to that point. Otherwise, follow the tutorial step-by-step.

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