Install error - 0x80070057

Question

I have formatted my Windows and downloaded a new copy on the new 480 GB SSD, but I am having problems downloading Windows updates. The error code is (0x80070057) even though I have enough storage space of more than 300 GB. Please help.

Answer 1

1. Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
2. Under "Get up and running," select "Windows Update" and then click "Run the troubleshooter."

Reset the Windows Update Components:

Open an elevated Command Prompt.

Run the following commands one by one, pressing Enter after each:

net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
ren %SystemRoot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
ren %SystemRoot%\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver

Answer 2

Hello,

Here are some steps you can try:

1.Running the update troubleshooter. Select Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters > Windows Update > Run the troubleshooter.

2.Manually downloading the updates from Microsoft Update Catalog.

3.Performing a clean boot. This is a way of starting Windows with only the essential services and programs, which can help eliminate any software conflicts that might interfere with the update process.

4.Restarting the update services. You can do this by using the Services tool (services.msc) and stopping and starting the following services: Windows Update, Background Intelligent Transfer Service, and Cryptographic Services.

5.Disable any third-party antivirus or firewall software temporarily and try the update again.

Hope this helps.

Best regards,

Hania

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