Thanks, I can't recall that page....so will have read of it.I don't know if this will help:
How to Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070643
The 0x80070643 error can occur on Windows when a problem arises during an update. Here's what to do when you see this error.www.lifewire.com
I do like to understand what I am doing so yes, with reservations
Thanks, I can't recall that page....so will have read of it.
I do like to understand what I am doing so yes, with reservations
Overall I find it an odd Win update failure.....it keeps trying and failing.
Plus, I am unsure of the role of WinRE ?
Ah! I see (I thought WinRE was something to do with 'system recovery etc)WinRE is the Recovery Partition of your machine; so if the main OS fails and you boot into a blue recovery screen, it runs from the WinRE partition.
The reason it keeps failing is because the WinRE partition will be too small; but the update can't figure that out for itself, so just keeps trying. Honestly my career is full of moments like this, where you swear to the sky and wonder wtf Microsoft are doing; but then also have to resign myself to the fact that if they weren't s*** I wouldn't have a job!
This is the script I eventually used at work. It has a detection stage in it so if this fix doesn't apply, it won't run it.
You'll need to run the script as an administrator. Suffice to say, I provide this advice without guarantee and you continue at your own risk; if you don't feel comfortable with running scripts or perhaps aren't even sure *how* to run the script, then I'd say leave it. Make sure you have backups of your data
You can also block specific updates using the linked document/tool; which just means it won't even attempt the troublesome update in future
Good luck!
The KB document for the update states you need 250MB free space in the Recovery Partition.
Edit ~ I found the EaseUs reference page for the above
Solved: Windows Recovery Environment Servicing Failed.
If you encountered Windows recovery environment servicing failed. (CBS_E_INSUFFICIENT_DISK_SPACE) error while updating the Windows KB5034441 patch, you are coming to the right place. This guide will teach you how to extend the recovery partition and fix this issue.www.easeus.com
Hmmm? so even @ 537MB there is not enough free space in that partition
but how can you check the amount of free space when it cannot be 'revealed' using 'show hidden folders & files'.Caution yes, need to look at my OS backup settings and ensure all is well?That would certainly be the other way to do it - its essentially doing the same as the script. The script is non-destructive as well, I should add - but at the end of the day, if you're resizing hard drive partitions (or otherwise faffing with your system drive in anyway) there is always the chance something could go wrong. Hence advising caution
Yes; that's basically what the script does.
No I don't use Bitblocker and out of interest does the WinRE as it stands without that update allow bypassing it......if so Bitblocker, for those that need it's security, is very weak?
Bitblocker (in the main?) sounds like it is aimed at the Corporate/Governmental user sector
For those who wish to understand BitLocker and TPM, Microsoft offers an explanation here...Bitblocker (in the main?) sounds like it is aimed at the Corporate/Governmental user sector
