Windows 0x80070003: Resolving Windows Update Path Errors

The 0x80070003 error in Windows typically occurs when Windows Update cannot access the necessary files or paths to complete the update process.

This error is commonly caused by problems with the Windows Update folder or corrupt system files.

To fix this error, start by clearing the Windows Update cache.

Open Command Prompt as an administrator and type net stop wuauserv and net stop bits to stop the Windows Update services.

Then, navigate to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution and delete all files inside.

After clearing the cache, restart the services with the commands net start wuauserv and net start bits.

Once this is done, try running Windows Update again.

Another solution is to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter by going to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters > Windows Update.

This tool can help automatically detect and fix issues.

Finally, you can run sfc /scannow and DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth to repair any corrupted system files that may be preventing the update.