How to Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070bc2

When updating Windows, you might receive an error code 0x80070bc2.

Note that most Windows Updates problems use the same fixes although this particular error might require downloading a Windows 10 ISO to upgrade or downloading the update manually.

1: Windows Update Error 0x80070bc2 - Run The Troubleshooter

Always try a troubleshooter when available first. Press Start > Settings > Update & security. Click on Troubleshoot on the left.

Click on Additional troubleshooters.

Scroll down and click on Windows Update, then Run the troubleshooter.

Follow the prompts and automatically repair any problems.

2: Windows Update Error 0x80070bc2 - Reboot

Often, a simple reboot will solve the problem. Windows sometimes requires a reboot to complete Windows Updates.

3: Windows Update Error 0x80070bc2 - Windows Repair

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Boot into Safe Mode.

Select Preset: Windows Updates.

Reboot when completed.

4: Windows Update Error 0x80070bc2 - Clear SoftwareDistribution Folder

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 folder, then press the Delete key. All the files in the SoftwareDistribution should be deleted. 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

5: Windows Update Error 0x80070bc2 - Manually Download Update

If you know the KB number of the problematic update, you can try to download and install the update yourself from https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Home.aspx.

Enter the KB number in the search.

6: Windows Update Error 0x80070bc2 - Update From Windows 10 ISO

If all else fails and you're trying to update for a larger feature update, then upgrading from a Windows 10 ISO is the last resort. Because this error involves a cumulative update, this is the last resort.

Download the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool and download the latest Windows 10 ISO.

Run from DVD or your hard drive to do what's called an in-place update of Windows 10.