fix error code 0x80070bc2

Question

error code 0x80070bc2

Answer 1

I would suggest you to rename the software distribution folder by following the steps below and check if it helps:

1. Type cmd in the search bar.
2. Right click and select "run as administrator"
3. Copy the following command and press enter after each line:

net stop wuauserv

cd %systemroot%

ren SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

net start wuauserv

Answer 2

when you execute this line of code : ren SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old 

its showing : Access is denied.

how to fix it?

Answer 3

I also tried this but no luck.  was awaiting the Spring release to see if this cleared the update problem but subsequently the problem appears to have resolved itself.  After some 20 attempts the update has gone through.  hopefully future updates will be successful.

Answer 4

I would suggest you to rename the software distribution folder by following the steps below and check if it helps:

1. Type cmd in the search bar.
2. Right click and select "run as administrator"
3. Copy the following command and press enter after each line:

net stop wuauserv

cd %systemroot%

ren SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

net start wuauserv

did that and now try to install updates and restart ?

Answer 5

I tried this and it worked for one update and then I got the error code 0x80070bc2 all over again. My system shows I am up to date but the installation record shows no updates have been applied since 11/17/2017 update (KB4048951). Are they still having issues with updates not showing as installed when they have been installed?