How to Fix Error Code 0×80070002 or 0×80070003, Windows Update

This problem occurs when some files in the update are missing, even though the update is downloaded and extracted successfully. This error then causes old files to be kept and the error to persist.

Instructions

• Open the start menu in the search box type services.msc (In XP open run then type)

• A new window will open. Right click on Automatic Updates and select stop (If it is already stopped try clicking start and retrying windows update)

• Locate the following folder and delete any files/folders inside

C:\windows\SoftwareDistribution

• Return to the Services window and start automatic updates service

• Try Windows Update again