Windows 10 fails to install any cumulative updates
The last three cumulative updates, KB3081448, KB3081449, and KB3081455 fail to install. All result is the same error message (KB reference number varies per each attempt) «Cumulative Update for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB3081455) — Error 0x800700ea» and the error code at the end is always the same.
Each of the following attempts to correct the issue have failed:
Attempt 1: (The following instructions show up on a lot of threads for Windows 8, 8.1, and 10. It doesn’t work)
Method 1:
a. Press Windows Key + X.
b. Click on ‘Command Prompt (Admin) to bring up elevated command prompt. Note: Click ‘Yes’ if it prompts for permission.
c. At the command prompt, type the following, commands and then press ENTER after each command:
net stop wuauserv
net stop bits
net stop cryptsvc
d. Please do not close the Command Prompt window.
Method 2: Rename folders pertaining to Windows Update.
At the command prompt, type the following commands, and then press Enter after each command:
ren %systemroot%\System32\Catroot2 Catroot2.old
ren %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
At the command prompt, type the following, commands and then press ENTER after each command:
net start wuauserv
net start bits
net start cryptsvc
Close the Command Prompt window and check if you can install the updates.
Method 3: Let’s place the computer in a clean boot state and then try to install the updates.
Perform a clean boot to check if any third party application is causing the issue, as clean boot helps in eliminating software conflicts. Follow these steps given in the link below to start the computer in clean boot.
How to perform a clean boot to troubleshoot a problem in Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista
Note: To reset the computer to normal mode after troubleshooting, please refer “ How to reset the computer to start as usual” from the above article.
Method 4: T emporarily disable security software and check.
Note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you do have to temporarily disable it to install other software, you should re-enable it as soon as you’re done. If you are connected to the Internet or a network during the time your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.
If the issue persists, you may refer to the link and check if it helps.
Attempt 2:
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
CMD prompt doesn’t even recognize this command.
Attempt 3:
Disable Antivirus (Norton 2015) and Windows Fire Wall.
Somebody got any ideas that do work? I’m thinking there’s something to do with that particular error code, but I can’t locate any information that describes that code and how to resolve it.
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On Error 0x80070002 installing KB 3081455 try to open an administrative Command prompt windows and execut sfc /scannow.
The reason for install issues for KB 3081455 are manipulated start menu entries (see Windows 10: KB3081455 install issues after start menu changes)
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No, that doesn’t work. Turning off Avast during installation worked
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I have found a solution that worked for me after I had tried all the other suggestions on this site.
and YES I had tried them all.
If you are receiving the message:
Cumulative Update for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB3081455)
Failed to Install
1) uninstall updates KB3081444, KB3074678 and KB3087916
3) check for updates
4) install any available updates identified
After this process, Win10 correctly installed updates KB3074678, KB3087916 and KB3081455
All is fine again. Obviously KB3081444 was causing a problem.
Microsoft. Please make a note of this and spread the word.
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I really don’t want to do that until it’s the last resort. There’s got to be a fix here somewhere. My belief is that Windows 10 will install fine on top of any OEM OS (Windows 7 or 8 factory installed on a Dell, HP, etc.), but it lacks the flexibility yet to install updates easily on top of user-installed instances of the OS. In other words, the tolerance for variables is not such with Windows 10 that it can install updates unless too many requirements are in place. In past versions of Windows the tolerance level was high with failures typically occurring when the OS was way out of whack. Now, if the OS is not just so, Windows Update fails. If Microsoft does not resolve this soon there will quickly become a great many number of PCs out there not fully patched that will become the next level of headaches for security experts and users alike.
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Windows 10 fails to install any cumulative updates
The last three cumulative updates, KB3081448, KB3081449, and KB3081455 fail to install. All result is the same error message (KB reference number varies per each attempt) «Cumulative Update for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB3081455) — Error 0x800700ea» and the error code at the end is always the same.
Each of the following attempts to correct the issue have failed:
Attempt 1: (The following instructions show up on a lot of threads for Windows 8, 8.1, and 10. It doesn’t work)
Method 1:
a. Press Windows Key + X.
b. Click on ‘Command Prompt (Admin) to bring up elevated command prompt. Note: Click ‘Yes’ if it prompts for permission.
c. At the command prompt, type the following, commands and then press ENTER after each command:
net stop wuauserv
net stop bits
net stop cryptsvc
d. Please do not close the Command Prompt window.
Method 2: Rename folders pertaining to Windows Update.
At the command prompt, type the following commands, and then press Enter after each command:
ren %systemroot%\System32\Catroot2 Catroot2.old
ren %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
At the command prompt, type the following, commands and then press ENTER after each command:
net start wuauserv
net start bits
net start cryptsvc
Close the Command Prompt window and check if you can install the updates.
Method 3: Let’s place the computer in a clean boot state and then try to install the updates.
Perform a clean boot to check if any third party application is causing the issue, as clean boot helps in eliminating software conflicts. Follow these steps given in the link below to start the computer in clean boot.
How to perform a clean boot to troubleshoot a problem in Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista
Note: To reset the computer to normal mode after troubleshooting, please refer “ How to reset the computer to start as usual” from the above article.
Method 4: T emporarily disable security software and check.
Note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you do have to temporarily disable it to install other software, you should re-enable it as soon as you’re done. If you are connected to the Internet or a network during the time your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.
If the issue persists, you may refer to the link and check if it helps.
Attempt 2:
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
CMD prompt doesn’t even recognize this command.
Attempt 3:
Disable Antivirus (Norton 2015) and Windows Fire Wall.
Somebody got any ideas that do work? I’m thinking there’s something to do with that particular error code, but I can’t locate any information that describes that code and how to resolve it.
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On Error 0x80070002 installing KB 3081455 try to open an administrative Command prompt windows and execut sfc /scannow.
The reason for install issues for KB 3081455 are manipulated start menu entries (see Windows 10: KB3081455 install issues after start menu changes)
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No, that doesn’t work. Turning off Avast during installation worked
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I have found a solution that worked for me after I had tried all the other suggestions on this site.
and YES I had tried them all.
If you are receiving the message:
Cumulative Update for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB3081455)
Failed to Install
1) uninstall updates KB3081444, KB3074678 and KB3087916
3) check for updates
4) install any available updates identified
After this process, Win10 correctly installed updates KB3074678, KB3087916 and KB3081455
All is fine again. Obviously KB3081444 was causing a problem.
Microsoft. Please make a note of this and spread the word.
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I really don’t want to do that until it’s the last resort. There’s got to be a fix here somewhere. My belief is that Windows 10 will install fine on top of any OEM OS (Windows 7 or 8 factory installed on a Dell, HP, etc.), but it lacks the flexibility yet to install updates easily on top of user-installed instances of the OS. In other words, the tolerance for variables is not such with Windows 10 that it can install updates unless too many requirements are in place. In past versions of Windows the tolerance level was high with failures typically occurring when the OS was way out of whack. Now, if the OS is not just so, Windows Update fails. If Microsoft does not resolve this soon there will quickly become a great many number of PCs out there not fully patched that will become the next level of headaches for security experts and users alike.
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