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How to solve the error code 0x80070002: File not found in Windows 10

There are several ways to solve the error code 0x80070002: File not found in Windows 10:

  1. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Windows Update > Run the troubleshooter.
  2. Delete the Software Distribution folder: Go to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution and delete all the files and folders inside. Then restart your computer and try to update again.
  3. Check your system files: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and type "sfc /scannow" and press Enter. This will scan your system files and repair any corrupted files.
  4. Disable your antivirus software: Sometimes antivirus software can interfere with Windows updates. Try disabling your antivirus software temporarily and then try to update again.
  5. Reset Windows Update components: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and type the following commands one by one:
  6.        net stop wuauserv
           net stop cryptSvc
           net stop bits
           net stop msiserver
           ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
           ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
           net start wuauserv
           net start cryptSvc
           net start bits
           net start msiserver
      

    Then restart your computer and try to update again.

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