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Seeing the error 0x80070103 when trying to update your PC through Windows Update? 😤 This error usually appears when Windows tries to install a driver update that’s already installed or incompatible. In this video, I’ll walk you through clear and effective solutions to fix Update Error 0x80070103 on Windows 11 and Windows 10 so you can keep your system updated without interruptions!

What Causes Error 0x80070103:

Windows is trying to install a duplicate or outdated driver
Driver conflicts or version mismatch
Windows Update cache corruption

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STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE:

Method 1: Hide the Problematic Driver Update
Download Show or Hide Updates troubleshooter tool from Microsoft:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3073930
Run the tool
Select Hide updates
Check the driver causing the 0x80070103 error and click Next

Method 2: Use Device Manager to Manually Update or Roll Back Driver
Press Win + X - Select Device Manager
Find the device listed in the update error
Right-click - Update driver or Roll back driver if available
Restart your PC

Method 3: Clear Windows Update Cache
Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter
Stop these services:
• Windows Update
• Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)
Navigate to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution
Delete all files inside
Start the services again

Method 4: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
Go to Settings - System - Troubleshoot - Other troubleshooters
Run the Windows Update troubleshooter