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19 June 2024  John Weaver  Senior Program Developer
 

Summary
Resolve Windows 10 update error 0x80070002. Learn causes, effective solutions, and essential daily data backup practices.



Table of contents

table iconI. What is the reason for the 0x80070002 error?
table iconII. How to solve the 0x80070002 error when installing Windows 10 update?
table iconIII. Back up data regularly to prevent data loss
0x80070002

I. What is the reason for the 0x80070002 error?

The 0×80070002 error typically occurs during Windows 10 updates because the system cannot locate or read the necessary files or folders.
View update history
The 0×80070002 error occurred when you installed the Windows 10 update, you can use the following methods to solve it.

II. How to solve the 0x80070002 error when installing Windows 10 update?

1. Check the time setting

The date and time settings significantly affect Windows updates. Follow these steps to ensure they’re correct:
Step 1: Run the computer, type (control panel) in the “search box” in the lower left corner, and open the application.
search windows Control Panel
Step 2: Click on the (Clock and Region) option.
clock and region in Control Panel
Step 3: Click the (Change the time zone) option under (Date and Time).
date and time
Step 4: Go to the (Internet Time) tap, and click the (Change settings) button.
clock and region internet Time
Step 5: Check the “Synchronize with an Internet time server” option, click “Update Now”, then “OK”. Restart the computer and reinstall the Windows 10 update.
Update internet Time in Windows

2. Use the SFC /scannow command to check and repair damaged system files

If method one fails, scan and repair corrupt system files using the sfc /scannow command. This command scans all protected system files and repairs any issues. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Search (cmd) directly in the search box in the lower left corner, and select (run as administrator) to open the command prompt tool.
run as administrator
Step 2: In the command prompt, enter SFC /scannow and press Enter. System File Checker will scan and fix problematic files. Once complete, restart your computer and try updating Windows 10 again.
Enter the SFC command

3. Disable Windows update service and delete update temporary files

To resolve the 0×80070002 error, disable the Windows Update service, delete the temporary update files, and then re-enable the service. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Type (Administrative Tools) in the “Search Box” in the lower left corner, and open the application.
Search Administrative Tools
Step 2: Find and double-click the (Services) option.
Open Services in Windows 10
Step 3: Right-click the (Windows Update) option and click the (Stop) button.
stop Windows Update service
Step 4: Open the This PC application on the desktop. Navigate to local disk C: – Windows – SoftwareDistribution folder and delete it. Alternatively, rename the folder to SoftwareDistributionold, restart the computer, and re-enable the Windows update service to check if the issue is resolved.
softwaredistribution folder

4. Run the troubleshooter to diagnose and fix errors

Consider using the Windows Update Troubleshooter to automatically diagnose and fix common Windows Update issues. Steps:
Step 1: Click the (settings) icon in the lower left corner and open it.
settings in Windows
Step 2: Navigate to Update and Security > Troubleshoot > Windows Update, then click Run the Troubleshooter.
run the trouble shooter in windows update
These four methods can solve the 0×80070002 error. To avoid losing important data, back it up regularly.

III. Back up data regularly to prevent data loss

To ensure effective daily data backup, use professional data backup software. I recommend the system data backup tool – Renee Becca.

1. What is Renee Becca?

Renee Becca is a tool for system and hard disk data backup and restoration. It helps back up and restore important data such as programs, system configurations, emails, photos, videos, documents, and bookmarks. Utilizing leading incremental and differential backup technology, it saves time and disk space. Besides system backup, it supports partition backup, hard disk backup, file backup, and disk cloning to meet various needs.
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2. How to use Renee Becca to perform daily hard disk data backup?

Step 1: Download, install, and run Renee Becca. In the main interface, select the Disk/Partition Backup option. For individual important data, use the File Backup function.
Renee Becca Disk Backup
Step 2: Select the hard disk to back up in (source) and the device to store the backup in (destination). To back up a partition, choose the “Backup Partition” option in the upper right corner.
back up disk in Renee Becca
Step 3: Using the Scheduler, you can set the daily/weekly/monthly regular backup and the time to automatically start the backup.
backup disk daily, weekly or monthly
Step 4: In Backup Scheme – Scheme Type, select a suitable mode based on your needs. Renee Becca offers 5 options: version chain, single version, full, incremental, and differential.
backup mode of Renee Becca
Renee Becca offers 5 backup plans:

  • Version Chain Mode: Keeps the latest 5 versions, automatically deleting older ones after each backup.
  • Single Version Mode: Retains only the most recent version, deleting the previous one after each backup.
  • Full Mode: Creates a full backup.
  • Incremental Mode: After an initial full backup, only incremental backups are made.
  • Differential Mode: Only differential backups are made after an initial full backup. You can compare incremental and differential backups.
Step 5: Click the (Backup) button to start the hard disk backup.
clone the disk with Renee Becca