Windows Update corruption errors prevent Windows updates and service packs from installing.
For example, an update might not install if a system file is damaged. If the error you see is in the following list, try this solution.
0x80070002 | 0x8007000D | 0x800F081F | 0x80073712 | 0x800736CC | 0x800705B9 | 0x80070246 | 0x8007370D | 0x8007370B | 0x8007370A | 0x80070057 | 0x800B0100 | 0x80092003 | 0x800B0101 | 0x8007371B | 0x80070490
In Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2012, see the below instructions.
To resolve this problem, use the inbox Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool. Then, install the Windows update or service pack again.
1. Open an elevated command prompt. To do this, swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search. Or, if you are using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, and then click Search. Type Command Prompt in the Search box, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow.
2. Type the following commands.
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
3. Close the command prompt, and then run Windows Update again.
DISM creates a log file (%windir%/Logs/CBS/CBS.log) that captures any issues that the tool found or fixed.
In Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2008, see the below instructions.
To resolve this problem, use the System Update Readiness tool. Then, install the Windows update or service pack again.
1. Download the System Update Readiness tool. Please check the microsoft site for download link.
2. In the Windows Update Standalone Installer dialog box, click Yes.
3. When the tool is being installed, it automatically runs. Although it typically takes less than 15 minutes to run, it might take much longer on some computers. Even if the progress bar seems to stop, the scan is still running, so don't click Cancel.
4. When you see Installation complete, click Close.
5. Reinstall the update or service pack you were trying to install previously.
