Thank you for this. worked.
Windows update (KB5034441) Error (0x80070643)
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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.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
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Anonymous
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2024-07-15T22:06:18+00:00 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.
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Anonymous
2024-07-15T20:14:44+00:00 1024KB will result in a Recovery Partition of 1000KB or 1GB.
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Neil D 34,200 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2024-07-15T14:13:39+00:00 Theodore Buis,
I'm glad it worked out for you on at least one computer. I don't think having an SSD will make a difference. I have one a Microsoft instructions worked for me.
The instructions I shared were from an earlier post in this thread when another user asked What instruction. I perhaps should have stated that.
It was from NickCossentino on 27th June.
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Anonymous
2024-07-15T12:36:46+00:00 "You may want to open (from Windows) Disk Management by typing in the Search Bar "Create and Format Hard Disk Partitions" This should open the Disk Management plug-in. Look and see what you have on your OS drive - Usually Disk 0. You will need a larger Windows Recovery Partition (Win RE). One of a size of 800KB to 1024KB is needed. You can follow KB5028997 or the video"
Uhm... not sure how 1024KB could be bigger than 1.25GB... Would you mind sharing your reference for this new sizing standard?