Tag: Windows Update

  • Windows Updates Fail After Restoring the OS/VM with Error Code 80070643 or 80071A91

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    I ran into a rather strange problem after restoring a VM: Windows Updates would not install. The failure codes returned were 80070643 or 80071A91. After checking the integrity of the file system using “sfc /scannow” and rebooting, the problem persisted. Luckily, I found the following fix. A check disk was automatically initiated after the reboot, which found…

  • How to Prevent Windows 10 from Downloading Automatically

    In April 2015 Microsoft released an update under KB3035583 that, if installed on computers running Windows 7.1 SP1 (optional) and Windows 8.1 (recommended), will automatically download Windows 10. A couple of things to note about this update: A reboot is not required after the update is installed. The update does NOT apply to Enterprise versions…