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0x80070050 Error Code: How to Fix It on Windows 10 & 11
Missing DLL files may often prompt this error code
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Updated onMarch 29, 2024
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Errors when updating the Windows OS have become quite common lately. During many years of working with various Windows systems, I have encountered many of them, and not all of them are easy to work around.
The error code 0x80070050 is one of the common update errors I encountered, this error code indicates a failing hardware component or corrupt system files.
In this guide, I will discuss the causes and some of the ways to resolve it on Windows 10/11. Also, you can check how to fixWindows Update error 0x8007045bon Windows 11.
How can I fix the error code 0x80070050?
Before attempting any advanced troubleshooting steps, go through the following:
If you can’t resolve the error, go ahead with the solutions below:
1. Run Windows Update troubleshooter
Running the troubleshooter will resolve background issues affecting the Windows updates installation process.
You can check ways to run theWindows Update troubleshooteron Windows 11 for more detailed steps.
As opposed to this manual process, you can always use third-party software to scan your PC quickly and potentially fix this error code.A system repair toolwill be able to scan your whole system and identify any broken or corrupted files. Once the scan process is completed, these allow you to replace any of the files that have issues, with clean and genuine ones from their database.
2. Check your Date and Time Settings
Setting the correct time and date on your computer allows it to use a valid region and connect faster with Windows update servers.
3. Run a System File Checker (SFC) scan
Running a System File Checker scan will repair corrupt system files causing the update error.
Our readers can check what to do ifnothing happens when you select run as administratoron Windows 11.
4. Reset the Windows Update components
Resetting Windows update components will restart the malfunctioning update components, allowing them to refresh and fix issues.
What causes error code 0x80070050?
The error can be due to the following:
The above-listed causes can vary on different PCs. Nonetheless, you can fix the error by following some steps enumerated below.
Read our article if you encounter issues running theCommand Prompt as an administratoron Windows 11.
Alternatively, feel free to check our guide about ways to fixWindows Update error 0xc1900401on Windows 11. Also, we recommend you read about what to do if your computer’sWindows update is slow.
Although our solutions focus mainly on Windows 11, due to the similarity of Windows 11 and Windows 10, all the solutions will work on previous versions as well.
If you have further questions or suggestions on this guide, kindly drop them in the comments section.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
Windows Software Expert
Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
He also enjoys gaming, writing, walking his dog, and reading and learning about new cultures. He also enjoys spending private time connecting with nature.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
