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
    2024-08-09T23:28:48+00:00

    This worked. This should be marked as the answer. Thank you!

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-07-15T20:55:37+00:00

    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.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-07-14T23:45:22+00:00

    It's unacceptable.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-06-21T17:44:29+00:00

    Still waiting

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-05-23T21:56:26+00:00

    Do the "Repair install with an in-place upgrade", as suggested by ZEKRI Abdelhafid several times in this thread with links on how to perform the task. No messing with partitions or anything. I did it the other day and, although it takes a while, it works. No more KB5034441 error message now.

    If you do not have an install disk you can d/l Windows 10 and create one on DVD or a USB flash drive. Scroll up several messages to my previous reply for the links. I believe the tutorial to do the repair from ZEKRI Abdelhafid is on the previous page.

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