Unable to Update Error Code 0x80070570

Question

Windows update not working by saying "Some update files are missing or have problems. We'll try to download the update again later. Error code: (0x80070570)", I am on the 2023-08 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8.1 for Windows 11, version 22H2 for x64 (KB5028948).

Here are the things I triedRestarting my PC
On command prompt "sfc /scannow"
Troubleshoot Windows Update, says it was successful but the issue is still there

B550M AORUS PRO-P

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

16.0GB RAM

Edition: Windows 11 Pro

Version: 22H2

OS build: 10.0.22621 Build 22621

Answer 1

Hi. I'm David, and I'm happy to help you.

I suggest doing the following:

Rename the software distribution folders as instructed below:

1. Open Start and type cmd, right-click on "Command Prompt", and select "Run as administrator".
2. Run the following commands at the Command Prompt one at a time:

net stop bits

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptsvc

ren %systemroot%\softwaredistribution softwaredistribution.bak

ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.bak

net start bits

net start wuauserv

net start cryptsvc

3. After all these commands are completed, close the Command Prompt window, restart your computer, and then try to update Windows.

If it persists, download and install the update that is having problems manually.

Download the installation package from the link below.

https://catalog.s.download.windowsupdate.com/d/...

Source: https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search...

If it persists, I suggest you perform an In-place Upgrade. This procedure reinstalls Windows, which helps to fix problems.

But don't worry. You have the option to keep files, settings, and apps.

1. Download the Windows 11 ISO file from the link below;

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

2. Double-click the ISO to run;
3. On the "Install Windows 11" screen, uncheck "I want to help make the installation of Windows better" and select "Change how Windows Setup download updates";
4. On the next screen, select "Not right now" and click "Next";
5. Accept the terms of use;
6. On the "Ready to install" screen, select "Choose what to keep" and select what you want to keep.
7. Click on "Install" and wait for the procedure to finish. Your computer may restart several times.

Feel free to ask back any questions.

Answer 2

Thank you! the first step worked!

Answer 3

Glad to help.

Best regards.

Answer 4

My laptop has a fresh install of Windows 10 after the old hard drive got corrupted and I had to put something smaller that worked in it.

I'm having an issue with the same thing but with update 10, and I am directly connected to the ethernet without connection issues, and it's the ONLY update that gives the "Some update files are missing or have problems. We'll try to download the update again later. Error code: (0x80070570)" error. It installs fully then gives the error right after without even downloading.

I had 2 going at one point and the one installed and downloaded without any issues, and this one was going at the same time but decided to give me this error instead.

Answer 5

Error 0x80070570 means "The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable."

Please run chkdsk c: /r and try again.

If that doesn't help, please upload your CBS logs to OneDrive and share the link here.

• c:\windows\logs\cbs\                   <= Zip and upload all files in this folder.

(How-To: Share OneDrive files and folders - Microsoft Support)