About this tag
Error 80070002 is a common Windows Update error that appears across Windows 7, Windows 11, and other versions. On this forum, users report the error when running Windows Update, often alongside other codes like 8024402F or 8024A000. Troubleshooting attempts include running the readiness tool, stopping and restarting Windows Update services, using the fix-it tool, automatic troubleshooter, and applying KB947821. In Windows 11, the error can also occur with Script Host when modifying registry keys for keyboard shortcuts, possibly due to security software like Bitdefender. The error typically indicates missing or corrupted update files, but standard Microsoft fixes do not always resolve it, leading users to seek alternative solutions.
  1. zerosama

    Windows 11 Script Host error 80070002

    Hello! I recently installed Windows 11. I want to change the shortcut winKEY + E to another folder. I used the below code and it worked on another laptop, but now I got the error from title. REG FILE: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00...
    • zerosama
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    • bitdefender error 80070002 registry shortcut key troubleshooting vbscript windows 11 windows script host
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. ObiwanRei

    Windows 8 Troubleshooting Windows Update Errors: Error 80070002 and More

    I have been doing windows updates today but i got error 80070002. Have done all kinds of fixes and followed all the instructions to resolve and fix the error but to no avail. Everytime I do windows updates, just for today, i got different kinds of erros e.g. 8024402F 8024A000 Is there ANOTHER...
    • ObiwanRei
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    • error 80070002 error 8024402f error 8024a000 error codes fix help desk microsoft support software update system issues tech support troubleshooting update issues update solutions user issues windows 10 windows 11 windows settings windows update
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  3. thewolfe

    Windows 7 Windows 7 not updating

    DBB Admiral Joined: Tue Nov 05, 2002 9:01 am Posts: 1976 A friend's Windows 7 64 bit computer is not updating Windows and I get this message error 80070002. I have tried the "readiness tool". Start and stopped the Windows update services and run the "fix it" tool. Also, the "automatic...
    • thewolfe
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    • automated troubleshooting error 80070002 error message kb947821 malwarebytes microsoft fixit troubleshooting updating windows 7 windows update
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Software
  4. S

    Windows 7 Windows Update stopped working

    80070002 error code. There is a good workaround described in troubleshooting that error code, but it does not solve the problem. There is also a good page at Microsoft with instructions on working around the problems, but those instructions do not solve the problem. I searched here and...
    • spider
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    • build 7000 community help error 80070002 microsoft guidance troubleshooting update issues user experience windows 7 windows update workaround
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support