{"id":4549,"date":"2020-12-11T13:17:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-11T13:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/?p=4549"},"modified":"2025-01-30T09:16:26","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T09:16:26","slug":"fix-windows-error-0x80070001","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-windows-error-0x80070001\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Windows Error 0x80070001"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Several <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/help\/973455\/windows-backup-or-restore-errors-0x80070001-0x81000037-or-0x80070003\">users<\/a> reported encountering Windows error 0x80070001 when they update Windows. 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If you encounter this error, it depicts a malfunction in your system. It occurs during:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Windows download<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Windows installation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Windows backup and restore<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on where and why error 0x80070001 occurs, you will receive different messages. For example, you may receive a message displaying \u201cerror 0x80070001 (Invalid Function)\u201d, which occurs when you try to back up a particular library or when you accept the default settings in Windows Backup and Restore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Windows_Error_0x80070001\"><\/span>What Causes Windows Error 0x80070001?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The immediate cause of error 0x80070001 is failing to correctly run one or more Windows operations by an application or system component.<br>The other common reasons for the occurrence of error 0x80070001 include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Failed or incorrect installation or uninstallation of Windows software. This might have left invalid registry entries in the Windows registry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malware or virus infection on your PC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improper communication or miscommunication between the PC and the Windows automatic update service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improper system shutdown, for instance, because of a power failure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/tag\/dll-error\/\">Missing DLL<\/a> system file or registry entry, for instance, when deleted unintentionally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Misconfigured or corrupt system files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conflicts among the Windows installed apps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installing infectious or corrupt apps or programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unstable internet connection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_Windows_Error_0x80070001\"><\/span>How to Fix Windows Error 0x80070001<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To fix Windows error 0x80070001, you may first need to understand the reason for its occurrence as explained in the previous section. You can use the following outlined solutions to fix the error and restore your computer\u2019s stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preliminary_Workarounds\"><\/span>Preliminary Workarounds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned earlier, some reasons for the occurrence of error code 0x80070001 are not technical, such as unstable internet or virus infection. You can solve these issues through the following workarounds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tweak your internet router by switching it on and off or changing its physical location to get better reception and make the internet connection more stable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scan your computer using a quality <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/avarmor\/?m=site_blog_article_av_pplink&amp;utm_source=outbyte&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=article_av_pplink&amp;utm_term=Outbyte+AVarmor&amp;utm_content=\/blog\/fix-windows-error-0x80070001\/\">Windows antivirus software<\/a> to flush out the virus or malware that might have infiltrated your PC and caused error 0x80070001.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"873\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/virus-scan.png\" alt=\"Run virus scan to fix vcredist_x64 error\" class=\"wp-image-2875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/virus-scan.png 873w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/virus-scan-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/virus-scan-768x326.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_1_Clean_the_Windows_Update_Cache\"><\/span>Fix #1: Clean the Windows Update Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Windows Update cache might be full or could have temporary registry files because of failed or incorrect installation or uninstallation, causing error 0x80070001.<br>To clean the Windows Update cache:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stop Windows Update<br>a. Click Start and type <code class=\"inline\">services.msc<\/code>.<br>b. When the Services app appears, click \u201c<strong>Run as administrator<\/strong>\u201d.<br>c. On the list of Windows services, locate <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<br>d. Right-click Windows Update then click <strong>Stop<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/windows-update-stop.png\" alt=\"Stop Windows Updates\" class=\"wp-image-4589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/windows-update-stop.png 697w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/windows-update-stop-300x115.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clear Windows cache<br>a. Press <kbd>Win<\/kbd>+ <kbd>R<\/kbd> keys simultaneously to open a Run dialog.<br>b. In the Run dialog, type <code class=\"inline\">%windir%\\SoftwareDistribution\\DataStore<\/code> and click <strong>OK <\/strong>to open Windows Update\u2019s download folder.<br>c. Delete all contents of the Windows download folder. (Hint: Use <kbd>Ctrl<\/kbd> + <kbd>A<\/kbd> to select all files and folders.) <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"665\" height=\"188\" class=\"wp-image-4599\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/datastore-logs.png\" alt=\"Clear Windows Cache\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/datastore-logs.png 665w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/datastore-logs-300x85.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart Windows Update<br>a. Go to <strong>Windows Services<\/strong>.<br>b. Locate the <strong>Windows Update service<\/strong>.<br>c. Right-click on <strong>Windows Update<\/strong> and choose <strong>Start<\/strong>.<br>Once done, you&#8217;ll need to restart your PC and check if you are still encountering error 0x80070001.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_2_Reset_Windows_Update_Components\"><\/span>Fix #2: Reset Windows Update Components<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main causes of error 0x80070001 is corrupted system files, especially when they\u2019re contained in the Windows Update folder. This will need you to clear and reset the Windows Update components to fix the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Windows Command Prompt.<br>a. Press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>S<\/kbd> keys, and type <code class=\"inline\">cmd<\/code>.<br>b. Under Command Prompt, click \u201cRun as administrator\u201d to open an elevated Command Prompt.<br>c. Click YES when prompted by the UAC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/stop-wuauserv-1.png\" alt=\"net stop wuauserv command\" class=\"wp-image-2895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/stop-wuauserv-1.png 504w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/stop-wuauserv-1-300x142.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rename the Software Distribution and the Catroot2 folder backup copies\u2014type (or copy-paste) the following commands and press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd> after you type each command:<br><code>ren C:\\Windows\\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old<br>ren C:\\Windows\\System32\\catroot2 Catroot2.old<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"104\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/software-distribution-old.png\" alt=\"Rename the Software Distribution\" class=\"wp-image-2995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/software-distribution-old.png 624w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/software-distribution-old-300x50.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reset Winsock<br>Type <code class=\"inline\">netsh winsock<\/code> reset in the Command Prompt window.<br>Press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart the Windows Update services you stopped earlier. Type (or copy-paste) the following commands and hit <kbd>Enter<\/kbd> after each command:<br><code class=\"inline\">net start wuauserv<br>net start cryptSvc<br>net start bits<br>net start msiserver <\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"442\" height=\"129\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-wuauserv.png\" alt=\"net start wuauserv command\" class=\"wp-image-3001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-wuauserv.png 442w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-wuauserv-300x88.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 442px) 100vw, 442px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exit Command Prompt<br>Type <code class=\"inline\">Exit<\/code> to close Command Prompt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing everything, reboot your computer. This process should fix the problem and make your Windows function normally. These commands are useful to solve many other Windows update issues: <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-windows-10-update-error-0x80070020\/\">0x80070020 error<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-error-code-0x8024001e\/\">0x8024001e error<\/a>.  <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-error-code-0x80070017\/\">Error code 0x80070017<\/a> can be also fixed this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_3_Clean_Windows_Update_download_path\"><\/span>Fix #3: Clean Windows Update download path<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: This solution is only for experienced users. If you\u2019re not experienced, you may end up losing all your files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>R<\/kbd> Keys to open Run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <code class=\"inline\">regedit<\/code> and hit <kbd>Enter<\/kbd>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the following path in Registry Editor: <code class=\"inline\">HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\WindowsUpdate<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"574\" height=\"219\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/windows-windowsUpdate.png\" alt=\"Windows Updates in Registry Editor\" class=\"wp-image-4595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/windows-windowsUpdate.png 574w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/windows-windowsUpdate-300x114.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When you find it, check the right pane and locate <strong>WUServer and WIStatusServer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you locate them, <strong>delete both<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, restart your computer. If the problem persists, run the System File Checker.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_4_Run_an_SFC_scan\"><\/span>Fix #4: Run an SFC scan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The SFC is a handy tool that will automatically check your computer\u2019s file systems, identify the errors and fix them automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Windows Search and type <code class=\"inline\">cmd<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201c<strong>Run as administrator<\/strong>\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the elevated Command Prompt, type <code class=\"inline\">sfc \/scannow<\/code> and press Enter.<br>Allow the process to run to completion because it may take a few minutes. As soon as the SFC scan is complete, restart your computer and try to search for updates.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sfc-scannow.jpg\" alt=\"sfc-scannow command\" class=\"wp-image-1085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sfc-scannow.jpg 672w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sfc-scannow-300x109.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe that the solutions provided in this article will help you fix Windows error 0x80070001 and enable you to install your Windows update successfully. If you\u2019re still facing this issue, then your computer should be checked by a professional.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Several users reported encountering Windows error 0x80070001 when they update Windows. Some users also report experiencing the error when they back up files or folders using Windows Backup and Restore. 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