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I keep receiving this error code ( 0x80070006) every time I try to update windows 10 or even when I download an app from the Microsoft store. I have been having issues with windows update for several weeks now and have tried to repair it but the installation always fails and gives various error codes. On one occasion I went in the services.msc app and deleted the windows update service as instructed to by a website which I know was silly, anyway I managed to get it back but now that error code comes up every time I try and update.
I've tried multiple recovery and restart options for my Laptop but they all fail or have a problem and an error code is displayed,
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connect the internet , open cmd , run as admin
type below each commands in cmd and enter and wait to completes
sfc.exe /scannow
dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
dism.eze /online /cleanup-image /checkhealth
Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /AnalyzeComponentStore
if result displayed Component Store Cleanup Recommended : Yes , then enter the command
Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup
Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /restorehealth
restart the computer
I keep receiving this error code ( 0x80070006) every time I try to update windows 10 or even when I download an app from the Microsoft store. I have been having issues with windows update for several weeks now and have tried to repair it but the installation always fails and gives various error codes. On one occasion I went in the services.msc app and deleted the windows update service as instructed to by a website which I know was silly, anyway I managed to get it back but now that error code comes up every time I try and update.
I've tried multiple recovery and restart options for my Laptop but they all fail or have a problem and an error code is displayed,
I have now started to receive this error code I have attempted to undertake all the suggestions/recommendations but to no avail.
I am currently running
Windows 10 Pro
Version 1803
OS Build 17134.191
Which version of Windows 10 is currently installed? See how to verify:
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wik...
Open Start > Settings > Update & security > Troubleshoot
Scroll down
Click Windows Update
Click Run the Troubleshooter
Run it at least three times.
When complete, restart to see if the problem is resolved.
If not....
Before carrying out this procedure, disconnect from the Internet. That means turning off Wi-Fi and disconnecting from a wired connection. If you don't, Windows 10 will indicate some files are in use and cannot be modified or the command will be non-responsive. Also, you should restart your computer after disconnecting from the Internet. The easiest way to do it is to enable Airplane mode from the Action Center - Windows key + A.
Open Start, type: CMD
Right click CMD
Click Run as administrator
Type each of the following then hit Enter
taskkill /f /fi "SERVICES eq wuauserv" (Do this multiple times)
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
rmdir C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore
rmdir C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download
When complete, hit Enter, then restart, then try updating again.
If that does not work..
Right click CMD
Click Run as administrator
Type each of the following then hit Enter
Run these codes:
Net Stop bits
Net Stop wuauserv
Net Stop appidsvc
Net Stop cryptsvc
Ren %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.bak
Ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.bak
Net Start bits
Net Start wuauserv
Net Start appidsvc
Net Start cryptsvc
After running these commands, check if your issue is fixed.
Try this additional tips to see if they work:
Troubleshoot Windows Update Problems in Windows 10 Using These Five Tips
Hi Cal1719,
Click your Start Button, type winver and hit Enter
On the resulting dialog, what version of Windows 10 are you running?
Open the Settings App (gear icon on your Start Menu)
Go to Update and Security - Windows Updates
What update(s) are showing as pending on your system?
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Probably the deletion of the Windows update service has messed the things up:
0x00000006
ERROR_INVALID_HANDLE
The handle is invalid.
What does SFC and DISM restorehealth report?
http://www.yourwindowsguide.com/2016/06/run-sys...
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