Windows update failed (Install error 0x800703f1)

Anonymous
2024-07-12T04:52:04+00:00

So ive had this problem for a long time now.. Windows update will not install and my firewall will not turn on (grayed out). I did a scan in the CMD and it says there is missing or corrupted files. I tried to do a ton of fixes on it an nothing is working. Also my firewall says "update your firewall settings but when i try to click on the use recommended setting its shoots me another error code (0x8007045b). I have a feeling that those 2 problems are connected can anyone help me?

Note: Ive also tried these in the powershell but that didnt work either.

net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
Ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver

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  1. Ramesh 181.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-03-11T12:48:22+00:00

    @MikePage4:

    Please find → drivers (MikePage4).zip

    For other users reading this thread:

    You can fix the COMPONENTShive using this tool.

    https://www.sysnative.com/forums/threads/how-to-check-your-components-registry-hive-for-corruption.35379/

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-03-11T12:34:27+00:00

    Hello Ramesh,

    It seems you are saving the day for many people.

    I am having a similar problem. The drivers is reporting an error. I have uploaded the drivers file here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Kz9Dw7x2geijug4Vht1q\_yAMF4yLKwE/view?usp=sharing

    Any help is appreciated!

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  3. Ramesh 181.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-03-09T15:07:13+00:00

    0x80070003 is a different issue. The CBS logs need to be checked.

    If this is for Windows Server, I'd suggest posting this in the Q&A forum. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/

    To collect the CBS logs, please open admin PowerShell and run:

    Compress-Archive C:\Windows\Logs\CBS -f (join-path ([environment]::GetFolderPath('Desktop')) \CBS.zip)

    This creates a file named CBS.zip on your desktop. Share it on OneDrive and post the link in the Q&A thread you create.

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-03-09T13:47:38+00:00

    thank you for the quick help

    both of the computers can now load the drivers hive, but windows updates doesn't work yet fully

    on one of the computer a .net update have updated, but a Cumulative Update for Windows Server 2019 haven't

    on the other computer neither one can update

    error code is the same:

    0x80070003

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  5. Ramesh 181.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-03-09T12:58:19+00:00

    @ Csókás Gábor - INFOservices

    Please download the rectified hives

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