How to Fix Windows Error 0x80070002

Follow this step by step guide to learn what causes the error 0X80070002. Learn how to resolve this error in this tutorial.

In this tutorial, we will teach you how to fix Blue Screen of Death Stop Error 0x80070002
The Error "0x80070002" occurs when you download an update from the Microsoft Windows Update Web site or (WSUS) Windows Server Update Services.

Step 1 -- Go to the Control panel

First of all, go to the start menu and open the Control Panel.

Step 2 -- Click on Windows Update Web site

In the Control Panel window, open the Automatic Updates option.
As a result, the Automatic Updates window will open. Over there, click on the link which says Windows update web site.

Step 3 -- Error will be displayed

As a result, the windows update webpage will open in a browser and it will start checking the updates for your windows. The checking process will be interrupted by an error saying that "The site cannot continue because one or more of these Windows services is not running". You will see the error 0X80070002 on the top right side of the page.

Step 4 -- Open services

Step 5 -- Open properties

In the services window, right click on the Automatic Updates service and open its properties.

Step 6 -- Change startup type to Automatic

Once the Automatic Updates Properties window opens, change the startup type to Automatic. Click on the apply button and then on the Ok button.

Step 7 -- Restart service

In the services window, make sure the automatic updates service is selected and then click on the restart icon at the top. This will restart the service of Automatic Updates.

Step 8 -- Refresh the page and the error will disappear

Now go back to the windows update page that was displaying an error and press the F5 key in order to refresh this page.
Once the page refreshes, you will not be displayed with an error. In fact, you will be welcomed to Windows Updates. In this manner, you can successfully resolve the blue screen of death stop error 0x80070002.

[fordsixlitrelover]

The day you uploaded this I got my drivers license and Grandpa put new tires on the 2001 Silverado 1500 LT. I took it for a wash, and a joy ride.
 

[pajpaj]

Easy fix for Windows 7
1. Press Windows Key+ R
2. Search for ''sfc /scannow''
3. Try to reinstall updates. (worked for me)

[Revelation-]

I get this error when im trying to re install windows 7 fresh from scratch, its locked at 0 % and in the end that error pops up

[razgriz]

I get this error when i try to open Microsoft security essentials.
I can't update it either through windows updates, nor i can uninstall the program through add or remove program.
it gives me an error saying "epp" file cannot be detected or something like that.

[walidramoul]

I have this problem with Visual C++ Redistributable 2012

[joseph]

The error came in my audio recording diagnostic. AND there is no website link on a regular windows 7 computer

[butterman]

for window 8 need help i cant find mose of the things

[dragonslayer]

this error came up when i was trying to install vista from a boot cd  how do i fix the issue 

[sherylgrant]

I can't restart at all other than in safe mode with this error so this doesn't seem to help plus you go way too fast!

[cliffsilver]

This DOES NOT APPLY to Windows 7 Professional Systems

[rabbit]

This does not work for me. I can't even login.

[butterman]

can someone helpme find automatic update i cant find it

[althafreignsalt]

automatic update is not found in services.msc

[jettangeles]

It's seven THOUSAND not seven HUNDRED.

[netflixkenhfilm]

" Windows Update Web site " <==where ??? and because it that the eyes will be blind :(( fu ck