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Many still can’t install KB5034441, KB5037849, and KB5037768 updates on Windows 10
Microsoft has yet to permanently patch the bug triggering the update errors
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Published onJune 6, 2024
published onJune 6, 2024
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Of late, it’s starting to look like Microsoft is not too concerned about Windows 10. A series of recent updates failed to install, and Microsoft, although formally acknowledged the problem, has yet to patch things. Right now, three Windows 10 updates throwing an install error areKB5034441,KB5037849, andKB5037768!
As forKB5034441, reports of installation issueshave been ongoing ever since the update was released, i.e., almost 5 months. And it’s mostly the0x80070643update error.
On its part, Microsoft initially talked about releasing a fix and asked users to temporarily ignore the update. But the Redmond-based tech giant soon backtracked and then wanted users tomanually fix the0x80070643error in Windows 10, because it reportedly isn’t patchable.
To fix it, they had to manually resize the recovery partition to at least250 MBor, ideally,750 MB, the steps for which are listed inMicrosoft’s official blog. This approach fails on two levels. First, the process is fairly technical for regular Windows users, and second, even manuallyresizing the partition doesn’t fix theKB5034441update errorin many cases.
Users furious over frequent update errors in Windows 10
Upon encountering errors with multiple updates on Windows 10, many have started to believe that it’s a tactic by Microsoft to force users to upgrade to Windows 11. Others think it’s just a lack of focus on Microsoft’s part.
Here’s what a few had to say:
Our simple workaround for the 0x80070643 error with KB5034441
Since we have established that resizing theRecovery Partitiondoesn’t always work, it’s time to discover another fix that, surprisingly, gets the job done and is relatively easier to execute. All you have to do isperform an in-place upgrade on Windows 10.
To perform a repair upgrade, download theMedia Creation ToolfromMicrosoft’s official website> run the setup > accept the license terms > choose theUpgrade this PC nowoption > clickNext > wait for the download to complete > then proceed with the installation.
An in-place upgrade doesn’t affect the stored files. But we recommend you back them up using an external storage to be on the safe side.
I personally believe that Microsoft should do a lot more to get rid of these Windows 10 update errors because a majority of the user base is still on the iteration. According toStatcounter, Windows 10 commands63.86%of the market compared to27.64%by Windows 11!
What do you think? Share with our readers in the comments section.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
