Fixing Error Code 0x80070003: Invalid Path in Windows 10
There are several ways to solve the error code 0x80070003: Invalid path in Windows 10:
- Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Windows Update > Run the troubleshooter.
- Rename the Software Distribution Folder: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and type the following commands:
net stop wuauserv
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
net start wuauserv
- Check the System Files: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and type the following command:
sfc /scannow
- Disable the Antivirus: Sometimes, antivirus software can interfere with the Windows Update process. Disable the antivirus temporarily and try to update Windows.
- Reset Windows Update Components: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and type the following commands:
net stop bits
net stop wuauserv
net stop appidsvc
net stop cryptsvc
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
net start bits
net start wuauserv
net start appidsvc
net start cryptsvc - Perform a Clean Boot: Sometimes, third-party software can interfere with the Windows Update process. Perform a clean boot and try to update Windows.
If none of the above methods work, you may need to reinstall Windows 10.