Windows Update

0x80070003 No update path

error meaning

The path required for the update cannot be found.

Frequently Occurring Situations

Installation fails after files are moved or an update is interrupted.

First thing to check

Check whether the Windows folder or temporary folder was moved.

main causes

  • missing path
  • Incomplete update data
  • Change system path

Step-by-step solution

If it is checked and resolved from above, you do not need to proceed to the next step.

1. Check occurrence conditions

Installation fails after files are moved or an update is interrupted.

Difficulty Easy · Estimated time 5 minutes

  1. Check whether the Windows folder or temporary folder was moved.

Check points: Record the error code, when it occurred, and any recent changes.

2. No Update Path Resolution Procedure

The path required for the update cannot be found.

Difficulty Moderate · Estimated time 10~30 minutes

  1. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter and reboot.
  2. If this occurred after changing the system path, restore the change and check the component status with DISM.

Check points: Check if the missing path in the update log appears again.

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Content review date: 2026-10-07

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