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.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-03-28T15:55:37+00:00

    I read this method online and it seemed to make sense . This guy recommended reinstalling Windows 10 using the Media Creation Tool . It worked for him and it worked for me . Essentially you will reinstall the latest version of Windows 10 which , for me , made room for all the updates that come with the new version installation . It took me 5 hours but all updates downloaded successfully after the reinstall. You go to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10  and you want Create Windows 10 installation Media and then Download Now . I DID NOT DO A CLEAN INSTALL . I opted to keep my files and apps (but backed up everything before I tried this not knowing the outcome ) . I went to the control panel to verify that (KB5034441) had indeed downloaded . Success! My logic for trying this was that Microsoft would ,in the latest version , anticipate the amount of space needed for existing updates , including the problem child , (KB5034441).

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-03-27T14:08:59+00:00

    3 months without MS mentioning it would appear to prove you correct that they don't intend to have SECURITY UPDATES for WIN 10 for 99.999% of users ANYMORE! As this is 2024-01 Security Update!!! And only 0.001% of users would make the manual changes or take the risk of infecting their system running scripts and tools they know nothing about.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-03-27T08:26:33+00:00

    If you are running a computer (as I do) with out WinRE (no recovery file) then you will get this error. The recovery file can´t be changed and not damaged as it´s not existing. Se info on description for KB5034441=> Summary

    This update automatically applies Safe OS Dynamic Update (KB5034232) to the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) on a running PC to address a security vulnerability that could allow attackers to bypass BitLocker encryption by using WinRE. For more information, see CVE-2024-20666.

    NOTE If your running PC does not have a WinRE recovery partition, you do not need this update. To verify if you have WinRE enabled, you can run the following command in an elevated command prompt: reagentc /info

    If WinRE is enabled you will see Windows RE status in the output with a value of Enabled.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-03-26T14:44:46+00:00

    I am thinking the fix for Microsoft is LINUX.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-03-18T17:27:48+00:00

    I've decided to ignore it and move on. Maybe Microsoft will wake up and fix their mistake.

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