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MajorGeeks.Com » Overview» Tutorials and Video Guides » How to Fix Windows Update Error 0x800703e3

How to Fix Windows Update Error 0x800703e3

By Timothy Tibbetts

on 06/26/2023

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When trying to update Windows 10, you might see error code 0x800703e3. Here are some steps you can try.

You are most likely seeing "Error Code 0x800703E3 – Error_Operation_Aborted The I/O operation has been aborted because of either a thread exit or an application request."

1: Windows Update Error 0x800703e3 - Reboot

Often, a simple reboot will solve the problem. Windows sometimes requires a reboot to complete Windows Updates.

2: Windows Update Error 0x800703e3 - Run The Troubleshooter

Always try a troubleshooter when available first. Press Start > Settings > Update & security. Click on Troubleshoot on the left.

Click on Additional troubleshooters.

Scroll down and click on Windows Update, then Run the troubleshooter.



Follow the prompts and automatically repair any problems.

3: Windows Update Error 0x800703e3 - Windows Repair

Windows Repair can reset all the Windows Update settings saving you a lot of work.

Download Windows Repair from MajorGeeks.

Boot into Safe Mode.

Select Preset: Windows Updates.



Reboot when completed.

4: Windows Update Error 0x800703e3 - Download Manually

You can download the update manually, as explained in this tutorial. List by date to find the most recent update you're missing.

Make a note of the KB number in Start > Settings > Update & security > Windows Updates to find the update manually.

5: Windows Update Error 0x800703e3 - Reset Windows Update Agent

Reset Windows Update Agent is designed to reset Windows Update, but it can also run diagnostics and fix other typically related issues with Winsock, registry, and more. A video tutorial is available.



Download Reset Windows Update Agent here.

6: Windows Update Error 0x800703e3 - Perform a Clean Boot

A Clean Boot is very similar to Safe Mode but specifically designed to narrow down a problem by allowing a certain number of drivers or startup programs and eliminate them until you find the problem.

Try running Windows Updates from a Clean boot.

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