{"id":23753,"date":"2024-01-14T14:12:48","date_gmt":"2024-01-14T08:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/?p=23753"},"modified":"2024-12-10T17:40:10","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T12:10:10","slug":"how-to-fix-the-windows-update-error-0x80070002","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-windows-update-error-0x80070002\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix the Windows Update Error 0x80070002?"},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"border: 2px dashed #eeeeee; height: 215px;\" width=\"970\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #eee; text-align: justify;\"><strong>Summary: If you encounter the 0x80070002 Windows Update\u00a0error message, the cause is probably corrupted system files. Use the inbuilt Microsoft system file scanner to repair these issues. Also, if you find that you have lost data as a result of the error, or its fixes, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/software\/windows-data-recovery-software.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stellar Data Recovery Software<\/a> to restore any lost files.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wdr\/StellarDataRecoveryProfessional.exe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22794 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/free-download-Win.png\" alt=\"Stellar Download\" width=\"260\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/free-download-Win.png 260w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/free-download-Win-150x46.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>0x80070002 Windows update<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> error typically occurs when the operating system is updating itself. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows updates usually require a restart to take effect. The <\/span><b>0x80070002 Windows update <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">error shows up after this restart, if something went wrong during the update.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/software\/buy\/wdr\/buy-now.php?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=WDR&amp;utm_campaign=Blog-Mid-Banner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22549 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Midbanner-stellar-data-recovery-for-windows.jpg\" alt=\"Mid-Banner-stellar-data-recovery-for-windows\" width=\"850\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Midbanner-stellar-data-recovery-for-windows.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Midbanner-stellar-data-recovery-for-windows-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Midbanner-stellar-data-recovery-for-windows-150x64.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Midbanner-stellar-data-recovery-for-windows-768x330.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Table of Content:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-windows-update-error-0x80070002\/#srv1\"><strong>1. What causes the 0x80070002 Windows Update error?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-windows-update-error-0x80070002\/#srv2\"><strong>Fix 1 \u2014 Check the system\u2019s date and time<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-windows-update-error-0x80070002\/#srv3\"><strong>Fix 2 \u2014 Manually reset the update agent<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-windows-update-error-0x80070002\/#srv4\"><strong>Fix 3 \u2014 Use the system file checker tool<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-windows-update-error-0x80070002\/#srv5\"><strong>Fix 4 \u2014 Check for file system errors- 0x80070002 Windows Update<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-windows-update-error-0x80070002\/#srv6\"><strong>Fix 5 \u2014 Manually install the latest update<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-windows-update-error-0x80070002\/#srv7\"><strong>2. What if you lose data after error 0x80070002 Windows Update?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is what the error screen might look like.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23771 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-is-what-the-error-screen-might-look-like.jpg\" alt=\"This is what the error screen might look like\" width=\"650\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-is-what-the-error-screen-might-look-like.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-is-what-the-error-screen-might-look-like-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-is-what-the-error-screen-might-look-like-150x83.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Or<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23772 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-is-what-the-error-screen-might-look-like-2.jpg\" alt=\"This is what the error screen might look like 2\" width=\"628\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-is-what-the-error-screen-might-look-like-2.jpg 628w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-is-what-the-error-screen-might-look-like-2-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-is-what-the-error-screen-might-look-like-2-150x87.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Or<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23773 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-is-what-the-error-screen-might-look-like-3.jpg\" alt=\"This is what the error screen might look like\" width=\"650\" height=\"303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-is-what-the-error-screen-might-look-like-3.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-is-what-the-error-screen-might-look-like-3-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-is-what-the-error-screen-might-look-like-3-150x70.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will tell you what causes the <\/span><b>0x80070002 Windows update<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> error, and how to solve it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-blank-white-screen-of-death-on-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Fix Blank White Screen of Death on Windows 11\/10?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"srv1\">What Causes the 0x80070002 Windows Update Error?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>0x80070002 Windows update<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> error has been around since Microsoft began rolling out updates to Windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main causes of the<\/span><b> 0x80070002 Windows update<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> error are damaged, missing, or corrupted system files. A failing hard drive may also be the cause of the error. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>0x80070002 Windows update<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> error is accompanied with the message \u201cError: File Not Found\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, you may also get the <\/span><b>0x80070003 error<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is the exact same problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>0x80070003 error<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes with the message <em><strong>\u201cError: The specified path could not be found\u201d<\/strong><\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><b>error<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> means that a whole folder of system files is missing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, both these errors mean the same thing \u2013 that a particular system file is missing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fixes for the <\/span><b>0x80070002 Windows update<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> error will also work for the 0x80070003 error.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And now, let us learn five easy ways to fix <\/span><b>error code 0x80070002<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/windows-update-error-0x80240017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows Update Error 0x80240017<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong id=\"srv2\">Fix 1 \u2014 Check the System\u2019s Date and Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the most part, your computer will get the current date, time, and time zone from the internet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the date and time is out of sync by more than 24 hours, you could run into <\/span><b>error code 0x80070002.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>To adjust the date and time, there are three steps.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Right click the time in the bottom-right corner of your taskbar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Click on <em><strong>\u201cAdjust date\/time\u201d.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23786 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Click-on-Adjust-date-time.jpg\" alt=\"Click on \u201cAdjust date-time\u201d\" width=\"386\" height=\"758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Click-on-Adjust-date-time.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Click-on-Adjust-date-time-153x300.jpg 153w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Click-on-Adjust-date-time-76x150.jpg 76w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Click-on-Adjust-date-time-150x295.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Toggle the<em><strong> \u201cSet time automatically\u201d<\/strong><\/em> and <em><strong>\u201cSet time zone automatically\u201d<\/strong><\/em> buttons on and off, as shown below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23774 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Set-time-automatically.jpg\" alt=\"0x80070002 Windows Update\" width=\"650\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Set-time-automatically.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Set-time-automatically-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Set-time-automatically-150x97.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If that still doesn&#8217;t work, try the steps below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Open the Control Panel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Click on <em><strong>\u201cClock and Region\u201d<\/strong><\/em> as shown below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23785 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Clock-and-Region.jpg\" alt=\"Clock and Region\" width=\"650\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Clock-and-Region.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Clock-and-Region-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Clock-and-Region-150x70.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Clock-and-Region-320x151.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Click on<em><strong> \u201cDate and Time\u201d<\/strong><\/em> as shown under.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23784 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Date-and-Time.jpg\" alt=\"Check the system\u2019s date and time\" width=\"650\" height=\"144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Date-and-Time.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Date-and-Time-300x66.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Date-and-Time-150x33.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. In the pop up menu, navigate to the <em><strong>\u201cInternet Time\u201d<\/strong><\/em> tab, as under, and click <em><strong>\u201cchange settings.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23788 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Internet-Time-tab.jpg\" alt=\"\u201cInternet Time\u201d tab\" width=\"501\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Internet-Time-tab.jpg 501w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Internet-Time-tab-245x300.jpg 245w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Internet-Time-tab-122x150.jpg 122w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Internet-Time-tab-150x184.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Enter an administrator account password if prompted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Check the <em><strong>\u201cSynchronize time with an internet server\u201d<\/strong><\/em> box, as shown.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23787 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Synchronize-time-with-an-internet-server.jpg\" alt=\"\u201cSynchronize time with an internet server\u201d\" width=\"325\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Synchronize-time-with-an-internet-server.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Synchronize-time-with-an-internet-server-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Synchronize-time-with-an-internet-server-150x50.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. From the drop-down menu, select time.nist.gov and click<em><strong> \u201cUpdate Now\u201d.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23792 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/From-the-drop-down-menu-select-time.nist_.gov-and-click-Update-Now.jpg\" alt=\"From the drop-down menu, select time.nist.gov and click \u201cUpdate Now\u201d.\" width=\"426\" height=\"102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/From-the-drop-down-menu-select-time.nist_.gov-and-click-Update-Now.jpg 426w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/From-the-drop-down-menu-select-time.nist_.gov-and-click-Update-Now-300x72.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/From-the-drop-down-menu-select-time.nist_.gov-and-click-Update-Now-150x36.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>When done, you should see this message:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23794 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/When-done-you-should-see-this-message.jpg\" alt=\"0x80070002 Windows Update\" width=\"462\" height=\"126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/When-done-you-should-see-this-message.jpg 462w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/When-done-you-should-see-this-message-300x82.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/When-done-you-should-see-this-message-150x41.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restart your computer, and see if the error code persists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/windows-11-pc-keeps-crashing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows 11 PC Keeps Crashing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong id=\"srv3\">Fix 2 \u2014 Manually Reset the Update Agent<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next potential fix to the <\/span><b>0x80070002 Windows 10 error<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is to manually stop and restart the Windows update agent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is how to do that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Open the start menu, and type in <em><strong>\u201cServices\u201d<\/strong><\/em>. Open the app of the same name.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23780 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Open-the-start-menu-and-type-in-Services.-Open-the-app-of-the-same-name.jpg\" alt=\"Open the start menu, and type in \u201cServices\u201d. Open the app of the same name\" width=\"650\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Open-the-start-menu-and-type-in-Services.-Open-the-app-of-the-same-name.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Open-the-start-menu-and-type-in-Services.-Open-the-app-of-the-same-name-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Open-the-start-menu-and-type-in-Services.-Open-the-app-of-the-same-name-150x67.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Scroll down till you find the<em><strong> \u201cWindows Update\u201d<\/strong><\/em> list item.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Right-click the <em><strong>\u201cWindows Update\u201d<\/strong><\/em> list item and click on<em><strong> \u201cstop\u201d<\/strong><\/em>, as shown below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23779 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Right-click-the-Windows-Update-list-item-and-click-on-stop-as-shown-below.jpg\" alt=\"0x80070002 Windows Update\" width=\"650\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Right-click-the-Windows-Update-list-item-and-click-on-stop-as-shown-below.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Right-click-the-Windows-Update-list-item-and-click-on-stop-as-shown-below-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Right-click-the-Windows-Update-list-item-and-click-on-stop-as-shown-below-150x79.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Next, open up the File Explorer. Navigate to<em><strong> C: &gt; Windows &gt; SoftwareDistribution<\/strong><\/em>, as shown under.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23782 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Next-open-up-the-File-Explorer.jpg\" alt=\"Next, open up the File Explorer\" width=\"650\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Next-open-up-the-File-Explorer.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Next-open-up-the-File-Explorer-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Next-open-up-the-File-Explorer-150x52.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Note: if you have installed Windows on a different drive, look for the SoftwareDistribution folder there, it won\u2019t be on the C drive.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>5. Delete all the files inside this folder, and then go back to the services app.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23793 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Delete-all-the-files-inside-this-folder-and-then-go-back-to-the-services-app.jpg\" alt=\"0x80070002 Windows Update\" width=\"650\" height=\"442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Delete-all-the-files-inside-this-folder-and-then-go-back-to-the-services-app.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Delete-all-the-files-inside-this-folder-and-then-go-back-to-the-services-app-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Delete-all-the-files-inside-this-folder-and-then-go-back-to-the-services-app-150x102.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. Once again, scroll down until you find the <em><strong>\u201cWindows Update\u201d<\/strong><\/em> list item.<\/p>\n<p>7. Right-click the <em><strong>\u201cWindows Update\u201d<\/strong><\/em> list item, and this time <em><strong>click on \u201cStart\u201d<\/strong><\/em>, as shown below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23778 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Right-click-the-Windows-Update-list-item-and-this-time-click-on-Start-as-shown-below.jpg\" alt=\"Right-click the \u201cWindows Update\u201d list item, and this time click on \u201cStart\u201d, as shown below\" width=\"650\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Right-click-the-Windows-Update-list-item-and-this-time-click-on-Start-as-shown-below.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Right-click-the-Windows-Update-list-item-and-this-time-click-on-Start-as-shown-below-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Right-click-the-Windows-Update-list-item-and-this-time-click-on-Start-as-shown-below-150x87.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restart your computer, and check to see if you are still getting the 0x80070002 error message.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/fix-windows-boot-error-0xc0000098\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Fix Windows Boot Error 0xc0000098?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong id=\"srv4\">Fix 3 \u2014 Use the System File Checker Tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are still encountering the <\/span><b>0x80070002 Windows 10 error<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then you likely have corrupted system files.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows has utility to check for and repair missing, corrupted, or damaged system files.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to use it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Run the command prompt as an administrator, as shown under.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23777 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Run-the-command-prompt-as-an-administrator-as-shown-under.jpg\" alt=\"0x80070002 Windows Update\" width=\"650\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Run-the-command-prompt-as-an-administrator-as-shown-under.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Run-the-command-prompt-as-an-administrator-as-shown-under-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Run-the-command-prompt-as-an-administrator-as-shown-under-150x70.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Run-the-command-prompt-as-an-administrator-as-shown-under-320x151.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Enter the password for an administrator account if prompted to. Make sure you are connected to the internet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Type in<em><strong> \u201csfc \/scannow\u201d<\/strong><\/em> without the quotes and hit enter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23770 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Type-in-sfc-scannow-without-the-quotes-and-hit-enter.jpg\" alt=\"Type in \u201csfc -scannow\u201d without the quotes and hit enter\" width=\"481\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Type-in-sfc-scannow-without-the-quotes-and-hit-enter.jpg 481w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Type-in-sfc-scannow-without-the-quotes-and-hit-enter-300x92.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Type-in-sfc-scannow-without-the-quotes-and-hit-enter-150x46.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. You will get a progress percentage notification, that looks like this:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23775 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/You-will-get-a-progress-percentage-notification-that-looks-like-this.jpg\" alt=\"You will get a progress percentage notification, that looks like this\" width=\"556\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/You-will-get-a-progress-percentage-notification-that-looks-like-this.jpg 556w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/You-will-get-a-progress-percentage-notification-that-looks-like-this-300x69.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/You-will-get-a-progress-percentage-notification-that-looks-like-this-150x35.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 556px) 100vw, 556px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Windows will automatically repair any corrupt system files it finds. If it manages to repair them successfully, you will get a message that looks like the image below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23795 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Windows-will-automatically-repair-any-corrupt-system-files-it-finds.jpg\" alt=\"0x80070002 Windows Update\" width=\"650\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Windows-will-automatically-repair-any-corrupt-system-files-it-finds.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Windows-will-automatically-repair-any-corrupt-system-files-it-finds-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Windows-will-automatically-repair-any-corrupt-system-files-it-finds-150x74.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restart your computer and see if the 0x80070002 error message still shows up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/fix-windows-update-error-code-0x80245006\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fix Windows Update Error Code 0x80245006<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong id=\"srv5\">Fix 4 \u2014 Check for File System Errors- 0x80070002 Windows Update<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A failing\/ corrupt hard drive can also be the cause of the <\/span><b>0x80070002 error<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To try and fix corrupt sectors on the hard drive, we will use the system disk checker.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is how to do that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Open the command prompt as an administrator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23781 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Open-the-command-prompt-as-an-administrator.jpg\" alt=\"Open the command prompt as an administrator\" width=\"650\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Open-the-command-prompt-as-an-administrator.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Open-the-command-prompt-as-an-administrator-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Open-the-command-prompt-as-an-administrator-150x70.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Open-the-command-prompt-as-an-administrator-320x151.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Type in <em><strong>\u201cchkdsk\u2019<\/strong> <\/em>without the quotes and press the enter key.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>3. Let the scan complete. You will see a progress percentage verification, as shown below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23789 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Let-the-scan-complete.-You-will-see-a-progress-percentage-verification-as-shown-below.jpg\" alt=\"0x80070002 Windows Update\" width=\"650\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Let-the-scan-complete.-You-will-see-a-progress-percentage-verification-as-shown-below.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Let-the-scan-complete.-You-will-see-a-progress-percentage-verification-as-shown-below-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Let-the-scan-complete.-You-will-see-a-progress-percentage-verification-as-shown-below-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Windows will attempt to fix any errors that it finds, and will give you a notification when done.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restart your computer, and check to see if the error message has gone away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/fix-windows-update-error-code-0x80245006\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fix Windows Update Error Code 0x80245006<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong id=\"srv6\">Fix 5 \u2014 Manually Install the Latest Update<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you still encounter the <\/span><b>0x80070002 error<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then you should try manually installing the latest Windows update.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is how to do that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Follow steps number 1, 2, and 3 from fix number 2. <em><strong>(Stop the Windows update agent service).<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Make a note of the Windows build number that you are trying to update. These are the letters \u201cKB\u201d followed by some numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. In any browser, open the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.catalog.update.microsoft.com\/Home.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Update Catalog<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. In the MS Update Catalog, type in the build number and click <em><strong>\u201cSearch\u201d<\/strong><\/em>, as shown below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23791 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/In-the-MS-Update-Catalog-type-in-the-build-number-and-click-Search-as-shown-below.jpg\" alt=\"0x80070002 Windows Update\" width=\"650\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/In-the-MS-Update-Catalog-type-in-the-build-number-and-click-Search-as-shown-below.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/In-the-MS-Update-Catalog-type-in-the-build-number-and-click-Search-as-shown-below-300x89.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/In-the-MS-Update-Catalog-type-in-the-build-number-and-click-Search-as-shown-below-150x45.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Make a note of your system architecture <em><strong>(x64, Server, or x86)<\/strong><\/em> and download the correct version as shown below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23783 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Make-a-note-of-your-system-architecture-x64-Server-or-x86-and-download-the-correct-version-as-shown-below.jpg\" alt=\"Make a note of your system architecture (x64, Server, or x86) and download the correct version as shown below.\" width=\"650\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Make-a-note-of-your-system-architecture-x64-Server-or-x86-and-download-the-correct-version-as-shown-below.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Make-a-note-of-your-system-architecture-x64-Server-or-x86-and-download-the-correct-version-as-shown-below-300x85.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Make-a-note-of-your-system-architecture-x64-Server-or-x86-and-download-the-correct-version-as-shown-below-150x42.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. You will get a pop-up box. In it, click the blue hyperlink.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23796 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/You-will-get-a-pop-up-box.-In-it-click-the-blue-hyperlink.jpg\" alt=\"0x80070002 Windows Update\" width=\"650\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/You-will-get-a-pop-up-box.-In-it-click-the-blue-hyperlink.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/You-will-get-a-pop-up-box.-In-it-click-the-blue-hyperlink-300x243.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/You-will-get-a-pop-up-box.-In-it-click-the-blue-hyperlink-150x122.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>7. Save the file where you like, and run it as an administrator when it downloads.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restart your computer, and restart the Windows update agent service. The problem should be solved now.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/fix-windows-update-error-0x800700d8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Fix Windows Update Error 0x800700d8? 8 Methods<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"srv7\">What if you Lose Data after Error 0x80070002 Windows Update?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiencing data loss can sometimes be a side effect of the<\/span><b> 0x80070002 error<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Although this is not a frequent issue, it&#8217;s important to be prepared for it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/download-free-data-recovery-software-full-version\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>free data recovery software<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to scan and recover any files that you may have lost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find yourself facing data loss after attempting to resolve this error, <\/span><b>Stellar Data Recovery software<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers a solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With over 35 years of experience in the industry, hundreds of people use our software to recover data every week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this case, our <\/span><b>free data recovery software<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has everything you need to recover files lost after the 0x80070002 error.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/free-data-recovery-software-for-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Evaluate Free Data Recovery Software for Windows 11?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>It is 100% free to download and use, no credit card required, forever.<\/strong> <\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, it can recover all types of files and file formats, including video, audio, documents, and images.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Download <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/software\/free-data-recovery-software.php\"><b>Stellar Data Free Recovery Software<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and install it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wdr\/StellarDataRecoveryProfessional.exe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22794 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/free-download-Win.png\" alt=\"Stellar Download\" width=\"260\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/free-download-Win.png 260w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/free-download-Win-150x46.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the specific file type(s) you want to recover, or select<em><strong> \u201ceverything\u201d. Click \u201cNext\u201d<\/strong><\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23776 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Select-the-specific-file-types-you-want-to-recover-or-select-everything.-Click-Next.jpg\" alt=\"0x80070002 Windows Update\" width=\"650\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Select-the-specific-file-types-you-want-to-recover-or-select-everything.-Click-Next.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Select-the-specific-file-types-you-want-to-recover-or-select-everything.-Click-Next-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Select-the-specific-file-types-you-want-to-recover-or-select-everything.-Click-Next-150x106.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the next window, select the drive that you want to recover the data from. We have selected C: drive, but you can select multiple drives if you want. Click <em><strong>\u201cScan\u201d.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23768 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/We-have-selected-C-drive-but-you-can-select-multiple-drives-if-you-want.-Click-Scan.jpg\" alt=\"We have selected C-drive, but you can select multiple drives if you want. Click \u201cScan&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/We-have-selected-C-drive-but-you-can-select-multiple-drives-if-you-want.-Click-Scan.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/We-have-selected-C-drive-but-you-can-select-multiple-drives-if-you-want.-Click-Scan-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/We-have-selected-C-drive-but-you-can-select-multiple-drives-if-you-want.-Click-Scan-150x106.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wait for the scan to complete. This process can take a fair bit of time, so please be patient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23769 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wait-for-the-scan-to-complete.-This-process-can-take-a-fair-bit-of-time-so-please-be-patient.jpg\" alt=\"Wait for the scan to complete. This process can take a fair bit of time, so please be patient.\" width=\"650\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wait-for-the-scan-to-complete.-This-process-can-take-a-fair-bit-of-time-so-please-be-patient.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wait-for-the-scan-to-complete.-This-process-can-take-a-fair-bit-of-time-so-please-be-patient-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wait-for-the-scan-to-complete.-This-process-can-take-a-fair-bit-of-time-so-please-be-patient-150x105.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the scan is complete, you will get a notification, as shown under.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23798 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/When-the-scan-is-complete-you-will-get-a-notification-as-shown-under.jpg\" alt=\"When the scan is complete, you will get a notification, as shown under\" width=\"650\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/When-the-scan-is-complete-you-will-get-a-notification-as-shown-under.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/When-the-scan-is-complete-you-will-get-a-notification-as-shown-under-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/When-the-scan-is-complete-you-will-get-a-notification-as-shown-under-150x72.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. You can now preview and select the items you would like to recover.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Select the file(s) you want to save, and click <em><strong>\u201cRecover\u201d,<\/strong><\/em> as shown below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23797 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Select-the-files-you-want-to-save-and-click-Recover-as-shown-below.jpg\" alt=\"Select the file(s) you want to save, and click \u201cRecover\u201d, as shown below\" width=\"650\" height=\"459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Select-the-files-you-want-to-save-and-click-Recover-as-shown-below.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Select-the-files-you-want-to-save-and-click-Recover-as-shown-below-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Select-the-files-you-want-to-save-and-click-Recover-as-shown-below-150x106.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. In the pop-up box, click on <em><strong>\u201cBrowse\u201d<\/strong><\/em>, and select the location where you want your recovered files to go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23790 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/In-the-pop-up-box-click-on-Browse-and-select-the-location-where-you-want-your-recovered-files-to-go.jpg\" alt=\"In the pop-up box, click on \u201cBrowse\u201d, and select the location where you want your recovered files to go.\" width=\"620\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/In-the-pop-up-box-click-on-Browse-and-select-the-location-where-you-want-your-recovered-files-to-go.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/In-the-pop-up-box-click-on-Browse-and-select-the-location-where-you-want-your-recovered-files-to-go-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/In-the-pop-up-box-click-on-Browse-and-select-the-location-where-you-want-your-recovered-files-to-go-150x62.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>9. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <em><strong>\u201cStart Saving\u201d<\/strong><\/em>, and wait for the process to complete.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your files will get saved to the location you specified, in this case, the<em><strong> \u201cDocuments\u201d<\/strong><\/em> folder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And that was how you could fix the 0x80070002 and 0x80070003 error messages on Windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-get-activation-key-of-stellar-data-recovery-for-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Stellar Data Recovery Activation Key<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>FAQs- 0x80070002 Windows Update<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5><strong>1. Can the 0x80070002 error affect Windows updates in the future?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, this error typically doesn&#8217;t have a lasting impact on future updates. Once resolved, your system should be able to receive and install future updates normally. However, it&#8217;s always good practice to regularly check for updates to ensure your system stays up to date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/fix-error-code-0x80072f8f-windows-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Fix Error Code 0x80072f8f Windows 11\/10?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><strong>2. Is it safe to delete files from the Software Distribution folder?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it&#8217;s safe to delete files from the Software Distribution folder. This folder contains temporary files used for updating Windows, and clearing it can often resolve update issues. Windows will automatically recreate the necessary files during the next update process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>3. If manual update installation fails, what should be my next step?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This would be quite rare. However, if manually installing the update doesn&#8217;t resolve the issue, consider using the Windows Update Assistant or the Media Creation Tool for updating. These tools can help bypass issues encountered with the standard update process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>4. Can system restore help in fixing the 0x80070002 error?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, if you have a system restore point created before the error occurred, restoring your system to that point can potentially fix the error. However, this will also remove any system changes made after that point. You will lose any data that is not backed up since that restore point as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/windows-11-march-2023-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows 11 March 2023 Update Issues: (KB5023706)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"1. Can the 0x80070002 error affect Windows updates in the future?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"No, this error typically doesn't have a lasting impact on future updates. Once resolved, your system should be able to receive and install future updates normally. 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