Why have all my updates have disappeared, and I can't update essentials in Windows 7?

Windows 7, 64, no able to download updates of security or control for them or update definitions in essentials.  A ran scan dsk, malwarebytes, etc.. Except that the pc works well?  Strange...

I solved the problem of update.  I used Mr. FixIt troubleshooting for Microsoft Update.  The newspaper drop after that him 'impossible to find the solution' dialog box will appear an error code.  I studied the code online.  And here is the solution when this code is placed in Microsoft Help and support search box.  (It lists several error with the word "error" codes).  Follow the instructions and drop-down menus from the below help section.  I update has been interrupted and cannot restart log.  It worked!  No other problems!

Windows Update error 80070003

If you receive the error Windows Update 80070003 of updates, you must remove the temporary files that Windows uses to identify updates for your computer. To remove temporary files, stop the Windows Update service, delete the temporary update files, restart the Windows Update service and then try to check for Windows updates again.

Troubleshooting Windows Update tool is available which fixes some problems with Windows Update, and it could correct this error for you.

If this does not work, try the following steps.

To stop the Windows Update service

  1. You must be logged on as administrator to perform these steps.

  2. Click to open administrative tools.

  3. Double-click Services. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  4. Click the name column header to sort the names in reverse order. Find the Windows Update service, right-click and then click on stop.

To remove the temporary update files

  1. Click to open the computer.

  2. Double-click the hard disk where Windows is installed (usually drive C).

  3. Double-click the Windows folder, and then double-click the folder C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution.

  4. Double-click the DataStore folder to open it, and then delete all the files in the folder. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  5. Click the previous button. In the C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution folder, double-click the download folder to open it, delete all the files in the folder, and then close the window. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

To restart the Windows Update service

  1. You must be logged on as administrator to perform these steps.

  2. Click to open administrative tools.

  3. Double-click Services. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  4. Click the name column header to sort the names in reverse order. Find the Windows Update service, right-click, and then click Start.

  5. Close Services and the Administrative Tools window.

If you continue to see this error, see the Microsoft Answers site for further assistance.

Deleting temporary update files will help solve the problem, but it will also delete the history in Windows Update. You can still see the updates are installed on your computer click on installed updates.

To see the updates are installed on your computer

  • Click to open installed updates.

Help and support search term: WindowsUpdate_80070003

Tags: Windows

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