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Install error - 0x80070002

Ar. Jaanvi Sharma 0 Reputation points
2026-04-02T07:45:39.6366667+00:00

Install error - 0x80070002, how to fic this update error

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  1. Sin-D 9,180 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-04-04T05:01:32.81+00:00

    Hi Ar. Jaanvi Sharma,

    I understand you’re encountering Windows Update install error 0x80070002 on Windows. Please try the following:

    Step 1: Repair Windows system files using DISM

    DISM can repair the Windows component store that updates depend on.

    1. Right‑click Start > select “Command Prompt (Admin)” or “Windows Terminal (Admin)”
    2. Run the command below and wait for it to complete: DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

    Step 2: Run System File Checker (SFC)

    After DISM finishes:

    1. In the same admin window, run: sfc /scannow
    2. Wait until it reaches 100%, then restart the PC.

    Step 3: Retry Windows Update

    1. Go to “Settings” > “Windows Update”
    2. Select “Check for updates”

    Many users see the update succeed after DISM + SFC completes.

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