Error code 0x80070003 while trying to update windows Operating  System

In most of the cases, the Error code 0x80070003 while trying to perform an OS (operating system) update is due to some internal software conflicts which may even prevent us from installing a program or an update in your computer.

The below given steps along with the Clean boot will help you to determine and troubleshoot the Error code 0x80070003 during the Windows Update.

Step-1.  Clean boot

A clean boot will help us to start the computer with the basic set of software and programs which will help us to determine the erroneous software which blocks you from performing the update or installation but giving Error code 0x80070003.

Warning: If the computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may prevent you from following the below steps. So it is strongly recommend that you do not use the System Configuration utility to change the advanced boot options on the computer unless a Technician directs you to do this. Doing this may make the computer completely unusable.

1. Press ” + R” to open the run command
2. Type “msconfig” in the run command window and press “enter” key.
   

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3. Select “services” tab in the system configuration dialog box and click to select the “Hide all Microsoft services” check box.
4. Click on disable all.
   

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5. Select “start up” tab in the “system configuration” dialog box and click to open the ” task manager” option.
6. On the “start up” tab in the new task manager window, select each program from the list and click “disable“.
   

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7. Close “task manager” window.
8. On the system configuration dialog box, click on “Ok” and restart the computer to start up in clean boot mode.

Reference – Microsoft KB

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Step-2.  System file Checker method to fix Error code 0x80070003

1. Press “ + R ” to open the run command
2. Type “cmd” to open the command prompt
3. Type “sfc –verifyonly” in the available command prompt window
4. Wait till the scan automatically detects and resolve the errors and corruptions in the basic file system which can cause the Windows update Error code 0x80070003.

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Step-3.  Internet Explorer Reset

Resetting internet options will help to resolve the problems caused due to the changes occurred in the Internet Explorer settings after the installation causing the Error code 0x80070003 while updating Windows.

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1. Press “+ R” to open up the run command.
2. Type “inetcpl.cpl” to open the internet properties.
3. Click on “advanced” tab in Internet properties Window.
4. Select “Reset” to reset all the pre recorded Internet settings.

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Step-4   Services Update

1. Press “+ R” to open the run command prompt.
2. Type “services.msc” to open the services tab.
   

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3. Select “Windows update” from the programs list.
4. Right click “Windows Update” options to open the properties.
   

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5. Click on “start” and enable the option.
6. Press “Ok” to complete the step.

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