How to Fix Windows Updates Error Code 0x80070570

If you encounter an error message during Windows Updates that reads, "Some update files are missing or have problems, Error 0x80070570," then here are some steps to fix the problem.

1: Windows Updates Error Code 0x80070570 - Reboot

The first thing to try, if you haven't, is to reboot your computer. Try to update or activate it again.

2: Windows Updates Error Code 0x80070570 - Windows Repair

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Boot into Safe Mode.

Select Preset: Windows Updates.

Reboot when completed.

3: Windows Updates Error Code 0x80070570 - System File Checker

Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell as administrator.

Type in DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press enter. This may take a few minutes.

When completed, type in sfc /scannow and press the Enter key.

4: Windows Updates Error Code 0x80070570 - Clear SoftwareDistribution & Catroot Folders

Open a elevated command prompt and type in the following two lines, and press Enter after each:

net stop wuauserv
net stop bits

Each command should take a few seconds, so wait until you see the messages that the services were stopped successfully. Leave the command prompt open for now.

Navigate to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution and open the folder. Press CTRL + A to select all files and folders, then press the Delete key to delete all the files in the SoftwareDistribution. We don't want to delete the folder itself.

Rebooting will start the two services we stopped, but if you don't want to reboot, open up the command prompt again and type in the following two lines, and press Enter after each:

net start wuauserv
net start bits

Next, delete the Catroot or Catroot2 folders.

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