Fix error 0x80070652: windows update 10 Does not install

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Windows 10 Update is an essential component that keeps your operating system safe and error free. Most of the time, the components of this update hang or cause a lot of problems. You can get Windows update problems 0x80070652 when trying to install the security update in Windows 10. In this tutorial, I will try to explain all the possible solutions so that you can fix it yourself. You may receive the following error message:

Something went wrong
You can contact Microsoft technical support for help with this error. Here is the error code 0x80070652
0x80070652 – ERROR_INSTALL_ALREADY_RUNNING

How to fix Windows update error 10 0x80070652

Method 1: fix with advanced system repair tool.

The most common reason behind Windows Update failed is corrupt or damaged system files like files DLL, exe files, sys files, etc. There are hundreds of small system files that work for specific tasks. If one of the files is replaced, removes or damages, you might get Windows update error 0x80070652.

Download and install the advanced system repair tool and scan your PC. Has the large database with 25 million files. It will find all the corrupted or deleted system files and reinstall them with the new one. Later, optimizing with advanced system repair tool, try installing the windows update again.

Method 2: simple reboot

Most of the update needs to reboot to finish. If the previous updates are waiting to restart to finish the installation and you try to perform the next update, you may get the same error. A simple reboot will install all previous standby updates and allow you to install the next updates without errors.

Method 3: Resetting the software distribution folder

Resetting the Software Distribution folder will reset the update components and allow you to download a fresh copy of the updates and install them. Apply the following method to reset the software distribution folder.

1. Open command prompt as administrator.
CMD command
2. Run the following command one by one.

net stop wuauserv
net stop bits
net stop cryptsvc

ren %systemroot%System32Catroot2 Catroot2.old
ren %systemroot%SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

net start wuauserv
net start bits
net start cryptsvc

3. Close the command prompt and try to install the update again.

Method 4: download the script to fix update problems

Microsoft releases a script that fixes all update-related issues on Windows PC. You can download this tool from the following link and run it to fix Windows update problems 10.

http://media.askvg.com/downloads/2015/03/Batch_File_to_Reset_Windows_Update.zip

Method 5: install failed update

You need to check for updates that could not be installed. If there is a failed update, install them first and then try to install the latest Windows updates. Follow the given procedure.

1. Ir Settings> Update & Security> Windows Update. Click on Details.
update_security
2. Here, you will get the update history list. Install the updates that have an error. You can download the updates manually from the Microsoft site.
update error

3. After installing all previous updates, try to install the latest updates.

The Update error 0x80070652 it is very common and most Windows users face it. If the above method doesn't work for you, Also try the following methods.

a. Install updates in Clean Boot
B. Pruebe el solucionador de problemas de Windows Update
C. Run the DISM command to fix update problems
D. Run the System File Checker tool

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