Issue with Windows 10 updates and cumulative patches.
Issue with Windows 10 updates and cumulative patches.
I'm dealing with several Optiplex 9020 Mini Tower units. The most recent one I've been working on is causing major issues. It won't install Windows Cumulative Update, even through Settings where error 0x800700d appears. The standalone update also fails. I've reinstalled Windows 10 using a different USB drive, but it still doesn't work. I've swapped hard drives between units—computer A and B—and in both cases the update still can't be applied. I removed the drives from one unit and put them into another, but when I tried to restart, Windows Update refused to install the update. I even tried a new drive with computer A and still faced the same problem. I've increased RAM to 8GB without success. The issue seems consistent across both updates (2020-09 and 2020-10), suggesting it might be a fundamental problem. Should we consider this a design flaw?
The CPU is an I3-4130, which is about seven years old. Remember that: I've managed to install and update Windows 10 on more than 25 Optiplex 9020 MT units with the same specifications.
Well, perhaps it’s worth noting both of my CPU models are newer than the board they’re connected to. Keep that in mind too. I’m not sure how to fully connect with any scenario where you need to repurpose old machines for today’s use. Honestly, if your success rate drops about 4% during conversion, it’s not a huge issue. A small error rate of one in 26 isn’t too significant, and not every computer is flawless. The only thing that comes to mind right now is making sure the board has the latest BIOS update. Also, double-check the part numbers on that motherboard to see if they match the other 25 units. There’s a possibility this particular machine could be different in some way that affects its performance compared to the rest.
Problem fixed by swapping drives. I removed the hard drive from PC B and installed it into PC A. Then I reinstalled Windows 10 on PC B with a clean setup. Both machines can now be updated successfully. It’s worth noting that the 2020-10 cumulative update wasn’t available when I started, but it was accessible later. When I booted PC A using PC B’s drive and saw updates listed, I felt anxious. This approach was my initial idea as I wrote this.
For future guidance, error 0x800700d is typically resolved by starting from installation media and executing sfc /scannow on the affected system. This issue often indicates corrupted upgrade files. I’m confident sfc /scannow will fix it as I perform updates in my workplace!