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Unable to upgrade windows 10 to windows 11 getting error id error-0x80070003

Manish D 1 Reputation point
2022-07-13T11:39:53.41+00:00

Having windows 10 and got prompt to upgrade to windows 11.

After downloading at 28% of installation getting error as error-0x80070003.

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  1. Kapil Arya 7,791 Reputation points MVP
    2022-07-13T14:29:32.377+00:00

    Try upgrading via Windows 11 ISO file, see if it helps: 

    https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-upgrade-windows-10-to-windows-11-using-iso-file

    Or you can also use Windows 11 Installation Assistant which you can download from here:

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11

    Let us know if this helps!

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

  2. S.Sengupta 16,566 Reputation points MVP
    2022-07-15T02:33:55.4+00:00

    Error code 0x80070003 may sometimes prevent you from updating Windows to the latest version.

    To fix this:
    Run Update troubleshooter.

    If the above fails:

    Launch Command Prompt with admin rights.
    Then run the commands below one by one (hit Enter after each one):
    net stop wuauserv
    net stop cryptSvc
    net stop bits
    net stop msiserver
    Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
    Ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
    net start wuauserv
    net start cryptSvc
    net start bits
    net start msiserver
    Check for updates again.

  3. Limitless Technology 39,471 Reputation points
    2022-07-18T14:51:52.55+00:00

    Hello ManishDengle,

    This error often occurs because some custom setting regarding the Default Storage Location. Usually:

    • UEFI is not enabled in BIOS. Windows 11 requires UEFI boot
    • CSM Compatibility Support Module is enabled in BIOS for Legacy operating systems. Windows 11 will not support CSM
    • You are using a Boot Manager such as Phoenix Boot in order to Dual-Boot with other operating system. Windows 11 will not boot correctly using systems like GRUB due to vulnerability reasons.
    • There multiple storage devices connected. Please try to disconnect other storage (such as USB or secondary HardDrives) leaving only the system storage

    Additionally, you can try the installation Offline, by using the Windows 11 Installation Media Tool: https:/www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11

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