{"id":22653,"date":"2025-11-12T12:27:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T12:27:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/?p=22653"},"modified":"2025-11-12T12:27:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T12:27:42","slug":"ways-to-resolve-error-0x80070020-0x2000a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/ways-to-resolve-error-0x80070020-0x2000a\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to Resolve Error 0x80070020 \u2013 0x2000A"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>How annoying it can get when one receives an error code <code class=\"inline\">0x80070020 \u2013 0x2000A<\/code> in the midst of a Windows update or installation. This error usually occurs because some process or service has interfered with the update or installation process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Resolve-Error-0x80070020-\u2013-0x2000A.png\" alt=\"Resolve Error 0x80070020 \u2013 0x2000A\" class=\"wp-image-22657\" style=\"width:543px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Resolve-Error-0x80070020-\u2013-0x2000A.png 1024w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Resolve-Error-0x80070020-\u2013-0x2000A-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Resolve-Error-0x80070020-\u2013-0x2000A-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Resolve-Error-0x80070020-\u2013-0x2000A-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Resolve-Error-0x80070020-\u2013-0x2000A-70x70.png 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, there are several practical steps to resolve the issue and get your system running smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_Install_Fail_Error_0x80070020_%E2%80%93_0x2000A\"><\/span>How to Fix Install Fail Error 0x80070020 \u2013 0x2000A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <code class=\"inline\">0x80070020 \u2013 0x2000A<\/code> error usually occurs when some antivirus or background process is interfering with the update. Here are the detailed solutions to the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disable_Your_Antivirus_Temporarily\"><\/span>Disable Your Antivirus Temporarily<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Antivirus programs are a must for security but sometimes interfere with updates. Temporarily disabling your antivirus may resolve the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/em> Some antivirus tools, like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/avarmor\/?m=blog_article_av_pplink&amp;utm_source=outbyte&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=article_av_pplink&amp;utm_term=%7Bbtn_text%7D&amp;utm_content=%7Bpage_path%7D\">Outbyte AVArmor<\/a><\/strong>, are built to minimize conflicts with Windows updates, but you may still need to pause protection temporarily during installation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your Antivirus software from the system tray.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for the option to disable protection or temporarily pause.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a temporary timeframe, such as 15 minutes or until the next reboot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proceed with the update or installation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the process is over, enable your antivirus right away to keep yourself protected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_Troubleshooter\"><\/span>Run Troubleshooter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Built into Windows are troubleshooting tools aimed at finding and fixing any update-related problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>Settings<\/strong> application and click <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong> at the left side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Additional troubleshooters<\/strong> and select <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start the troubleshooter to resolve any detected problems by following on-screen instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reboot_BITS\"><\/span>Reboot BITS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Background Intelligent Transfer Service, commonly known as <strong>BITS<\/strong>, is among the main components in Windows Update. Sometimes, restarting this service resolves the error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press the <kbd>Windows<\/kbd> + <kbd>R<\/kbd> to open the <strong>Run dialog<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <code class=\"inline\">services.msc<\/code> and press the <kbd>Enter<\/kbd> key to open the <strong>Services window<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down and locate <strong>Background Intelligent Transfer Service<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on it and choose <strong>Restart<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try to run the update again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reset_Windows_Update\"><\/span>Reset Windows Update<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Resetting the Windows Update components can help fix issues caused by corrupted files. Open <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> as an administrator. Enter the following commands one by one, pressing <kbd>Enter<\/kbd> after each:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code class=\"inline\">net stop wuauserv<\/code>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code class=\"inline\">net stop cryptSvc<\/code>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code class=\"inline\">net stop bits<\/code>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code class=\"inline\">net stop msiserver<\/code>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code class=\"inline\">ren C:\\Windows\\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old<\/code>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code class=\"inline\">ren C:\\Windows\\System32\\catroot2 Catroot2.old<\/code>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code class=\"inline\">net start wuauserv<\/code>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code class=\"inline\">net start cryptSvc<\/code>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code class=\"inline\">net start bits<\/code>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code class=\"inline\">net start msiserver<\/code>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Restart your computer and attempt the update again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_Temporary_Local_User_Account\"><\/span>Create a Temporary Local User Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the glitch in the user account causes installation errors. By creating a new local user account, you will be able to avoid the error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch <strong>Settings<\/strong> and click on <strong>Accounts<\/strong> followed by clicking <strong>Family &amp; other users<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Add someone else to this PC<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>&#8220;I don&#8217;t have this person&#8217;s sign-in information&#8221;<\/strong> followed by clicking <strong>Add a user without a Microsoft account<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter a username and password then click <kbd>Next<\/kbd>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log off from your account and log on to the new local account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try running the update or installation again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Need More Help?<\/strong> <em><strong>Check out these guides for more solutions:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-video-dxgkrnl-fatal-error-on-windows-10-11\/\">How to Fix the VIDEO DXGKRNL FATAL Error on Windows 10\/11<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-hyperx-cloud-2-microphone-problems\/\">How to Fix HyperX Cloud 2 Microphone Problems<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/computer-turns-on-by-itself-after-shutdown-what-to-do\/\">Computer Turns On by Itself After Shutdown: What to Do?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-copy-and-paste-not-working-in-windows-10\/\">How to Fix Copy and Paste Not Working in Windows 10<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/what-is-tsyndicate-com-virus\/\">What is Tsyndicate.com Virus?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What is error code 0x80070020 \u2013 0x2000A?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>It means a process or application is interfering with Windows Update or installation.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Can disabling antivirus software resolve this?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yes, it might resolve it if the antivirus is interfering; disabling it temporarily may solve the problem.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>How does resetting Windows Update components help?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Resetting clears any potentially corrupted update files, resets services that may malfunction, which will fix the updating errors.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Does it mean I should just delete my main account, since the temporary account worked?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Not just yet. Using the temporary account, upgrade, then check if there is a need to actually repair or reset the main account.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Are these Command Prompt commands safe?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>These commands are harmless per se; nevertheless, execute them always following trusted recommendations.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How annoying it can get when one receives an error code 0x80070020 \u2013 0x2000A in the midst of a Windows update or installation. This error usually occurs because some process or service has interfered with the update or installation process. 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