How To Fix Windows Update Error Code: (0x80070003) [Solution]

How To Fix Windows Update Error Code: (0x80070003) [Solution]
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Some update files are missing, Error 0x80070003 can occur on a Windows computer when running Windows Update, activating Windows Firewall, Application Guard or Windows Sandbox, WSL, or downloading from the Microsoft Store. In this tutorial, we will talk about Windows Update error 0x80070003. This usually means that the Windows Update (WUAUSERV) is not started or Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) cannot be started. The issue could also be with other supporting components for the Windows Update mechanism.
It's not unusual for Windows users to run into issues when installing updates or upgrading to the latest version of Windows. The problem with these error codes is that most of the time, they do not specify the cause of the error or what users can do to avoid it.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
how to fix windows update error code: (0x80070003)
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a windows update keeps failing
Error code 0x80070003 occurs when Windows is trying to install a system update. Deconstructing this error code, the initial four digits (0x800) belong to the system error code range, and the subsequent four digits (0x70003) pertain to a precise error known as (ERR_PATH_NOT_FOUND). This error code has a singular interpretation, which applies specifically when faced with challenges during the update installation process.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.

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Gonna have to save this one for later cause I can't update for a few months

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Fixed my issue! Thank you. 👍🏻

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