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Windows Update Error 0x80070020 when trying to install KB4056892.

Anonymous
2018-01-08T09:40:04+00:00

I got this error ever since I tried to install the latest update for Build 16299. It fails. It gets stuck at 47% after restart (30%) and then says We couldn't finish installing the updates. Undoing changes multiple times. Then it tries again and again without results. I tried everything besides the in-place and clean install methods, still doesn't work. After using DISM and sfc to restore the system it went to 35% then to 100% and "installed" the update. The build number still says 16299.125, not 16299.192 after the supposedly "successful" update. Now its downloading the update again.

Processor: Intel Core i7-2600 (Sandy Bridge 2011)

Windows 10 v. 1709

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-01-08T16:06:11+00:00

    Hi John,

    0x80070020 occurs if a program is interfering with the automatic update process. It might be an anti-virus or any third-party application. We recommend performing a clean boot to determine if there are any third party applications/software that's causing the issue. Clean Boot Disclaimer: Please go through the section: How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot of the Kb article to boot the computer in normal startup after fixing the issue.

    If the issue persists, follow the steps below to run the Windows in built troubleshooter. This is a diagnostic which helps to identify any potential issues related to Windows update present in your PC. Here's how:

    1. Type troubleshooting on your search bar and press Enter.
    2. Select Troubleshoot > Windows Update > Run the troubleshooter.

    Let us know the outcome. We will be glad to assist you.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-01-08T19:05:12+00:00

    Ok I will try with the clean boot method. However, I use Windows Defender and I have already tried using the troubleshooter. It does not help.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-02-01T15:34:06+00:00

    This is getting really annoying.

    Updates again failed today, with the new KB4058258.

    This time its stuck at 43%, again - error 0x80070020.

    Like what? How am I supposed to know what program causes the update to fail to install?

    I used to look forward to Windows 10 updates, now they are getting annoying as the computer has to reboot several times to undo the changes before it is even usable.

    Absolutely unacceptable.

    Very annoying to go into clean boot just to install a minor cumulative update.

    Edit 1:

    My program list (please tell me if one of them is known to bother Windows Update):

    All Windows 10 built-in apps

    Adobe Acrobat DC

    Adobe Photoshop Express

    Asus GPU Tweak II

    Audacity

    Microsoft Office 2016 v. 1801

    Backup & Sync by Google

    Bible (YouVersion app)

    Davinci Resolve 14

    Google Chrome

    ClockworkMod Universal ADB Driver

    Discord

    Facebook

    FireAlpaca

    Hancom Office 2010

    HP Smart

    Instagram

    Intel Smart Connect Technology

    Java Update 161 (x86 & x64)

    MEmu Android Emulator

    Minecraft for Windows 10

    Windows Movie Maker

    Notepad++

    nVIDIA GeForce Experience

    OBS Studio

    Windows Photo Gallery

    PostgreSQL Server

    Speedtest

    Steam

    KMPlayer

    Total Commander

    Twitch Launcher

    Twitter

    VMWare Workstation Player 14

    Wacom Tablet Drivers

    WinRAR

    Xbox Accessories

    Xbox Dev Mode Companion (Preview)

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-01-09T11:04:11+00:00

    Thank you for the information.

    If that's the case, we suggest manually install KB4056892 update using Microsoft Update Catalog and see if you'll get the same error code.

    Note: Make sure to install the right version of the update(x64-based Systems or x86-based Systems)

    Please get back to us if you need further assistance.

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  5. Anonymous
    2018-01-13T23:17:59+00:00

    It has something to do with drivers.

    I upgraded to Pro at the same time as this update was coming in and it would not update even after a "Fresh Start"... I had to use the USB installer and upgrade from scratch--keeping the files of course. Gotta ditch all drivers and old updates though.

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