In this post, we will help you fix Windows Update error 0x80070659. The entire error message that Windows shows on the Windows Update section looks like this:
There were problems installing some updates, but we’ll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: Update for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems failed – Error 0x80070659
Fix Windows Update error 0x80070659
You can try the following suggestions to solve this Windows Update error 0x80070659:
- Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
- Edit this Registry key
- Manually download and install the update
- Error when updating or installing .NET Framework 4
- Install Windows Update using the Media Creation Tool.
Let’s have a detailed look at these solutions.
1] Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
When you get a Windows Update error on your computer, the first step is to run its respective troubleshooter. You can use the built-in Windows Update Troubleshooter tool of Windows 10 and see if it helps.
2] Edit this Registry key
Create a system restore first. Done that? Now then open the Registry Editor and navigate to the following key:
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer
These are the default values of the DWORDS that you may see:
- DisableMSI = 2
- DisablePatch = 1
Change the value of each of these to 0.
Now see if the update can be installed.
Once the job is done, remember to change back the Registry values.
3] Manually download and install the update
Visit the Microsoft Catalog website, locate the Update KB number, download it to your desktop, right-click on it and select Run as administrator.
See if this helps.
4] Error when updating or installing .NET Framework 4
If you face this issue while updating or installing .NET Framework 4 – Installation is forbidden by system policy – then do this:
- Download the installer file to your desktop
- Right-click on the file and choose Run as administrator.
This should help to get the installer to finish the updating or installation process.
5] Install Windows Update using the Media Creation tool
If nothing helps you fix this error, then you can try to install the Windows Update using the Media Creation Tool. When you launch this tool, you will get two options:
- Upgrade this PC now
- Create an installation media for another PC.
You have to select the Upgrade this PC now option and update your computer.
Installation is forbidden by system policy, Error 0x80070659
You may receive this error when trying to install .NET Framework on your Windows computer. As explained earlier, download the installer file to your desktop, right-click on the file and choose Run as administrator. This should help to get the installer to finish the updating or installation process.
How do I fix a corrupted Windows Update?
You may encounter Windows Update errors while updating Windows to the latest version. When an error occurs, Windows displays an error code that helps the users search for the solution online or contact Microsoft support. Though there are different kinds of Windows Update errors, the cause of all the errors is not the same. Corruption of system files is a major reason. Manually resetting the Windows Update components to default fixes the error. If your system has corrupted or outdated drivers, you may experience Windows Update error issues.
