Install error - 0x80070643 Windows 10, version 21H2 and 22H2

Anonymous
2024-01-09T10:44:06+00:00

I have been having this error for a long time now, it keeps saying "retry"after i click on it. Anyone know how to fix it?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update

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Anonymous
2024-01-10T16:09:45+00:00

I googled the actual KB and found this link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/topic/kb5034441-windows-recovery-environment-update-for-windows-10-version-21h2-and-22h2-january-9-2024-62c04204-aaa5-4fee-a02a-2fdea17075a8. It seems that it updates the Windows Recovery (WinRE) environment, and the tip about resizing the partition for that is valid. You can find the link to the instructions in the KB article I linked.

I did that and the installation passed.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-01-10T23:49:41+00:00

    Dear

    Since update 2024-01 KB5034441, same issue. Windows 10

    I followed all steps mentioned as possible solution, except the in place upgrade.

    I'm just thinking f it's a general issue from Microsoft side.

    Already wasted time to do the steps, so please confirm if another solution will follow?

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-01-10T23:27:15+00:00

    Same problem here.

    The "fix" is not a fix it you literally have to mess with the partition to get an update to install.
    I can't even begin to imagine what genius thought to propose to the average user "Update not installing? No problem! Just run:/format_MBR_partition_delete_shrink and voila - you just ruined your PC. You're welcome!"

    Now I have to figure out how to free space from my drive, 'cause the damned update ate almost all of it.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-01-10T23:16:48+00:00

    I'm just going to wait until the next update: the one, no doubt, which will be the one this should have been.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-01-10T23:15:45+00:00

    Yeah, it caught the period in the end. Stupid forum software. Edited the post now to work.

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