This article explains how to fix this error.

Instructions in this article apply to Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7.

Resize the recovery partition.

The WinRE partition might be too small to complete the update.

Complete this step only if you’re seeing the error for an update relating to the Windows Recovery Environment.

KB5034441 is one such example.

execute the Windows Update troubleshooter.

This scans and corrects problems associated with the Windows Update utility.

On Windows 11, go toSettings>System>Troubleshoot>Other troubleshooter.

On Windows 10, go toSettings>Update & Security>Troubleshoot>Windows Updateand selectRun Troubleshooter.

load the latest .NET Framework.

A corrupted .NET Framework can cause installation and update errors.

confirm the latest .NET Framework update from Microsoft is installed on the computer.

spin up the .NET Framework Repair Tool.

Disable your antivirus software and try the update again.

Antivirus programs are notorious for interrupting things like software updates.

Turn your antivirus program back on after you complete this task.

A glitch in the Windows Installer sometimes generates the 0x80070643 error.

Search Windows forservices.msc, selectWindows Installeronce to highlight it, then select theRestartlink to its left.

If you want to manually download an update, selectStart>parameters>Update & Security>Windows Update.

If a patch is available, you might get it here.

you’re free to download and roll out the latest update from whoever manufactured your graphics card.

If you’re using an AMD card, go to that company’sDrivers and Support pageto download the latest update.

Totemporarily pause Windows updates, go toSettings>Update & Security>Advanced Options>Pause updates.

you’re able to disable updates for 35 days at a time.

SelectStart>options>Update & Security>Windows Update>View your update history>Uninstall updates.

Right-choose the update you want to remove and chooseUninstall.