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The Update Troubleshooter can diagnose and fix issues preventing Windows from downloading\/installing updates<\/a>. Connect your computer to the internet and follow the steps below to run the Windows Update troubleshooter.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n The troubleshooter automatically repairs some issues it detects. Try updating your computer again when you see a \u201cTroubleshooting has completed\u201d success message.\n<\/p>\n\n\n Windows might fail to update drivers that are currently in use or operation. Close all applications, restart your computer, and check if Windows installs the driver update without issue.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n You might encounter the install error 0x80070103 if your computer doesn\u2019t have enough storage for temporary files. Delete some temporary files to free up space to allow for smooth installation of Windows driver updates.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Open the Windows Settings<\/span> app, head to System<\/span> > Storage<\/span>, and Temporary files<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n Choose the temporary files you want to delete and select the Remove files<\/span> button.\n<\/p>\n\n\n You can also delete temporary files using File Explorer or Disk Cleanup tool. See our tutorial on deleting temporary files in Windows<\/a> for more information.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Windows Update service helps Windows devices detect, download, and install software and app updates. Restarting the service can resolve software update installation issues.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Follow the steps below to restart the Windows Update on Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Corrupt system files can prevent your computer from installing Windows updates. Use the System File Checker (SFC) tool to find and repair your PC’s missing or corrupt system files.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Connect your Windows computer to the internet and follow the steps below to run an SFC scan.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively, open the Start menu, type cmd<\/span> in the search bar, and select Run as administrator<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n This command prompts Windows to download replacement files for missing or corrupt system files. Run the next command when you see a \u201cThe operation completed successfully\u201d message.\n<\/p>\n\n\n The command scans your computer and replaces corrupt system files with fresh copies.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your computer has no missing\/corrupt system file if you see a \u201cWindows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.\u201d success message.\n<\/p>\n\n\n You\u2019ll get a \u201cWindows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.\u201d message if SFC detects and replaces system files.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Close the Command Prompt, restart your computer, and check if running SFC resolves the update issue.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Software Distribution folder houses temporary files required to install new updates on Windows computers. Cleaning up this folder is a surefire troubleshooting fix for Windows Update errors<\/a> and issues. Deleting the Software Distribution folder is safe, so you have nothing to worry about.\n<\/p>\n\n\n Windows re-downloads the necessary files to the Software Distribution folder, so you have nothing to worry about. Connect your computer to the internet to let Windows download files needed to repopulate the folder.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should manually reset the Windows Update components and stop all system services that download\/install Windows Updates before deleting the Software Distribution folder.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Run the next command when you see a \u201cThe Windows Update service was stopped successfully\u201d message.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Run the next command when you see a \u201cThe Cryptoservice Services was stopped successfully message.\u201d\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n net start wuauserv\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n net start cryptSvc\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n net start bits\n<\/p>\n\n\n Try reinstalling the update and check if deleting the Software Distribution folder stops the error.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Preventing Windows from automatically downloading and installing drivers from Windows Update can resolve the 0x80070103 update error.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively, head to Settings<\/span> > System<\/span> > About<\/span>, expand the Device specifications<\/span> section, and select Advanced system settings<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n That\u2019ll stop Windows from applying updates to drivers installed on your computer. Restart Windows and check if disabling automatic driver updates dismisses the 0x80070103 error.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Factory reset your computer\u2019s operating system<\/a> if the error persists after trying the troubleshooting fixes above. Back up your files or choose the \u201cKeep my files” reset option to avoid losing important files or documents. Refer to our tutorial on factory resetting Windows 11<\/a> for step-by-step instructions.\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Windows displays the \u201cInstall error – 0x80070103\u201d when it encounters issues installing driver updates. 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