Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070002

The Problem: You start a Windows Update, but it stops immediately with code 0x80070002.

The Short Answer: This specific code means "The system cannot find the file specified." Essentially, Windows Update listed a file to download, but it appeared to be missing or mismatched.

Method 1: Stop the Windows Update Service

To safely delete the corrupt files causing this error, we first need to stop the update service.

1. Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
2. Type services.msc and press Enter.
3. Scroll down to find Windows Update.
4. Right-click it and select Stop.

Method 2: Delete DataStore Files

Now we remove the files that are confusing Windows.

1. Open File Explorer and go to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore.
2. Delete all files and folders inside this folder.
3. Go back to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download.
4. Delete everything in there too.

Method 3: Restart Services

Now turn it back on.

• Go back to the Services window.
• Right-click Windows Update and select Start.
• Try running Windows Update again. represent.