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So i have been trying to upgrade to Windows 10 Anniversary Update, but it keeps failing and giving me an error code of "0x80070003"

Some things i have tried:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/910336

Running SFC/ Scannow
Running DISM
Restarting Windows Update service
Contacting Microsoft Answer Desk

My specs are:
https://puu.sh/r4Gtc/e58200c8bf.jpg
Download windows update troubleshooter and run please If that doesn't repair your problem create restore point. Download Windows repair toolbox and click WinrepairAIO  and click repairs and run. If this doesn't work reset windows update. Third link
https://goo.gl/ZT4KgK
https://www.windows-repair-toolbox.com/
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/24742-windows-update-reset-windows-10-a.html
Have you tried this?

Solution for error 0x80070003 
  • Open command prompt with administrative privileges.
  • First we need to stop the Automatic Updates Service by running this command: net stop wuauserv and press enter
  • Next, change to Windows directory, type cd %windir% and press enter 
  • Now delete the download directory, type ren SoftwareDistribution SDTemp 
  • Now Startup the Automatic Updates Service, type net start wuauserv 
  • Now we can reset the authorization and request for new updates by typing these command: wuauclt /resetauthorization
  • and now this one: wuauclt /detectnow  
  • That's it, give it another try.
Still not working? try run SFC /SCANNOW

  • Open command prompt with administrative privileges. 
  • Type SFC /SCANNOW
  • Once complete, press Windows Key + R  
  • Next type in Run dialog box Cmd /c ren %WinDir%\System32\Spupdsvc.exe Spupdsvc.old 
  • Give upgrade another try.
Still not working? try and Windows Refresh
(09-10-2016, 02:33 PM)Britec Wrote: [ -> ]Have you tried this?

Solution for error 0x80070003 

  • Open command prompt with administrative privileges.
  • First we need to stop the Automatic Updates Service by running this command: net stop wuauserv and press enter
  • Next, change to Windows directory, type cd %windir% and press enter 
  • Now delete the download directory, type ren SoftwareDistribution SDTemp 
  • Now Startup the Automatic Updates Service, type net start wuauserv 
  • Now we can reset the authorization and request for new updates by typing these command: wuauclt /resetauthorization
  • and now this one: wuauclt /detectnow  
  • That's it, give it another try.
Still not working? try run SFC /SCANNOW


  • Open command prompt with administrative privileges. 
  • Type SFC /SCANNOW
  • Once complete, press Windows Key + R  
  • Next type in Run dialog box Cmd /c ren %WinDir%\System32\Spupdsvc.exe Spupdsvc.old 
  • Give upgrade another try.
Still not working? try and Windows Refresh

Kinda knew i would have to reinstall windows :\