Some users are facing an error 0x80070103 while updating drivers. The Windows update error 0x80070103 usually occurs when the user tries to update the already installed driver update with the Windows update on the PC.
In this article, we have discussed the causes of error 0x80070103 and a few ways that might help you fix the error.
What are the causes of the error 0x80070103?
Below we have mentioned the reasons that might be causing the error 0x80070103 while updating windows.
- The driver that you are installing is already installed on your PC.
- The driver you are trying to install is less compatible than the one you already have on your PC.
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How to fix the issue?
If you are facing the error 0x80070103 while updating then below we have mentioned some working fixes that might help you resolve the issue.
Restart the PC
Restarting your PC is the best solution for any problem, and it also works most of the time in resolving the issues. If the errors are being caused by some minor bugs or glitches or interference by other apps on your device, then it might solve them.
Pause and resume updates
Many users who were facing the error 0x80070103 have resolved it by simply pausing and then immediately resuming the updates. So you can also try the method to resolve this error. If you want to know how to pause and resume updates in Windows then follow the steps below.
Step 1: Click on the Start Menu icon and then click on the Settings option.
Step 2: In the settings, click on the Update and Security option.
Step 3: In Windows update, click on the Pause updates for 7 days option to pause all the windows updates.
To resume the Windows update follow the steps below.
Step 1: Click on the Start Menu icon and then click on the Settings option.
Step 2: In the settings, click on the Update and Security option.
Step 3: In Windows update, click on the Resume updates option to resume the windows updates.
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Hide updates
The error is occurring again and again because the drivers that are updating trying to reinstall. so you can simply hide the updates. To hide updates that are causing this error, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Click on the Start Menu icon and then click on the Settings option.
Step 2: In the settings, click on the System option.
Step 3: In the System settings, scroll down and click on the About option located in the left panel and then click on the Advanced system settings available under Related settings on the right side of the screen.
Step 4: In the system property box, click on the Hardware tab and then click on the Device Installation Settings button.
Step 5: Select the No option in the box that appeared and then click on the Save Changes button and restart your PC.
Once you have changed these settings, the Windows will not reinstall the driver updates that are already installed in your PC.
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