Fix Windows Update Error Error 0x800703f9
Since the Windows Update Error 0x800703f9 error is mostly associated with the failure to download and install Windows updates, here are some steps you need to take: Let’s explore the above solutions in a bit more detail now!
1] Run Windows Troubleshooter
The first course of action you can follow to fix the problem automatically is to run the Troubleshooter. For this, go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters. Next, scroll down to the Windows Update entry and hit the Run button next to it. You will need to wait for a minute to allow the troubleshooter to fix the issue. If it doesn’t fix your issue, move to the next solution.
2] Reset Windows Update Components
While there are other ways to troubleshoot various Windows Update issues, it would be a good option to reset Windows Update components to default. This is especially useful if your Windows Updates fail to Install.
3] Make changes to the Registry Editor
Some users have reported that changing this Registry setting helped them. So create a System Restore point first and then, do the following – Open the Registry Editor and navigate to the following path address – Here, double click on BranchName and change the ‘Value data’ to ‘fbl_impressive‘. Then check for updates again.
4] Delete $WINDOWS.~BT & $Windows.~WS folder contents
After you notice that an update has failed, look for the following two folders on your System or C Drive named $Windows.~BT and $Windows.~WS. $Windows.~BT is a temporary folder and might interfere with the update process. You can safely delete it. Right-click on Start button to open the WinX Menu. Select Command Prompt (Admin). Then, copy-paste the following and hit Enter to delete the contents of $Windows.~BT directory. Next, copy-paste the following and hit Enter to delete the contents of $Windows.~WS directory
5] Disable antivirus settings temporarily
It’s also possible that some antivirus program running in the background is interfering with the update process and thus stopping you from installing an update. So, try disabling it for a while and try updating the system again. It should work.
What are the Windows Update components?
Windows Update is an essential component of Windows that provides the ability to download and install the latest updates with bug fixes, security patches, and drivers. Besides, it is also a mechanism to download new feature updates and preview builds.
What is Registry in the computer?
Registry Editor is a part of Windows that allows users to perform the following functions: Creating, manipulating, renaming, and deleting registry keys, subkeys, values, and value data. Importing and exporting. REG files, exporting data in the binary hive format, and doing a lot more.
