Windows updates are crucial to the stability and smooth running of the Windows 11/10 OS. So, if you’re encountering the Windows Update error code 0x80070436 when trying to install updates on your Windows 11/10 device, then this post is intended to help you. In this post, we will identify the possible causes as well as provide the appropriate solutions you can try to remediate the issue.
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Fix Windows Update error 0x80070436
If you encountered the Windows Update error 0x80070436, you can try our recommended solutions in the order presented below to resolve the issue.
- Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
- Clear the Windows Update cache
- Fix corrupted Windows Update system files using the DISM Tool
- Disable your antivirus
- Check Windows Update Services status
- Install in Clean Boot State
- Download Windows Update from Microsoft Update Catalog
- Perform a Fresh Start, In-place upgrade repair, or Cloud Reset
Let’s take a look at the description of the process involved concerning each of the listed solutions.
1] Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
This solution requires you to run the inbuilt Windows Update Troubleshooter and see if that helps to resolve the Windows Update error 0x80070436 issue. It is an automated tool in Windows 11/10 computers that helps users fix problems related to Windows Updates.
2] Clear the Windows Update cache
The Software Distribution folder in the Windows 11/10 operating system is a folder located in the Windows directory and used to temporarily store files that may be required to install Windows Update on your computer. This solution requires you to clear the contents of the Software Distribution folder and then retry the update process again. If the Windows Update error 0x80070436 is still unresolved, continue with the next solution.
3] Fix corrupted Windows Update system files using the DISM Tool
The corrupted Windows Update files are one of the possible causes of the failed Windows Updates. You can use the DISM tool to fix corrupted Windows Update system files using the DISM Tool. It is an automated tool that helps repair corrupted system image files.
4] Disable your antivirus
Sometimes, antivirus software conflicts with Windows Updates due to which a Windows computer fails to install that update. This can be the case with you. We suggest you disable your antivirus and then run Windows Update. See if the update is installed this time. If this works, you can enable your antivirus after the successful installation of the Windows Update.
5] Check the Windows Update Services status
Open Windows Services Manager and check the Windows Update-related Services like Windows Update, Windows Update Medic, Update Orchestrator Services, etc are not disabled.
The default configuration on a standalone Windows 11/10 PC is as follows:
- Windows Update Service – Manual (Triggered)
- Windows Update Medic Services – Manual
- Cryptographic Services – Automatic
- Background Intelligent Transfer Service – Manual
- DCOM Server Process Launcher – Automatic
- RPC Endpoint Mapper – Automatic
- Windows Installer – Manual.
This will ensure that the required Services are available.
Apart from the direct service, you should find the dependencies of the Windows Update service and ensure that they are running or not.
To get started, search for “services” in the Taskbar search box and click on the search result. After opening the Services window, find Windows Update, DCOM Server Process Launcher, and RPC Endpoint Mapper. Check if they are running or not.
If not, you need to start those services one after one.
6] Install in Clean Boot State
One possible cause of the failing Windows Update is a conflicting third-party background application or service. To check this, you have to start your computer in a Clean Boot state. After entering the Clean Boot state, run Windows Update and see if the error occurs this time. If not, you can complete the installation of Windows Update in the Clean Boot state. When the Windows Update is installed successfully, you can boot your computer in normal mode.
7] Download Windows Update from Microsoft Update Catalog
If the error still occurs, you can also download the Windows Update as a standalone installer file from the Microsoft Update Catalog. For this, you should know the KB number of the update that is failing. Open the Windows Update page in Windows 11/10 Settings to view the KB number of the failed Windows Update. Now, search for that update on the Microsoft Update Catalog website. Download the update and run the installer file to install the update manually.
8] Perform a Fresh Start, In-place upgrade repair, or Cloud Reset
At this point, if the error is still unresolved, it’s most likely due to some kind of system corruption that cannot be resolved conventionally. In this case, you can try Fresh Start, In-place upgrade repair to reset every Windows component. Also, if you’re running Windows 10 version 1909 and later, you can try Cloud Reset and see if that helps.
That’s it. I hope this helps.
How to fix Windows Update error 0x800703e6?
If you get the Windows Update error 0x800703e6 while installing Windows Updates, first, disable your antivirus software. If this does not work, you can try some other fixes like running the Windows Update Troubleshooter, repairing the corrupted system image files, resetting the Windows Update cache, etc.
How do I fix a corrupted Windows Update?
A Windows Update gets corrupted due to the corrupted Windows Update Components or corrupted system image files. In the case of a corrupted Windows Update, you will encounter different Windows Update errors and your computer will fail to install a Windows Update.
PS: More tips here to Troubleshoot Windows Updates Errors.
