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Resolving Error 0x80070002: Missing File Issue in Windows 10

Tackling the notorious error code 0x80070002: File not found in Windows 10 can be managed through several strategies:

  1. Utilize the Windows Update Troubleshooter: Navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Windows Update and activate the troubleshooter.
  2. Clear the Software Distribution folder: Navigate to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution, eradicate all contents, reboot your machine, and attempt the update once more.
  3. Verify your system files: Launch the Command Prompt with admin rights and execute 'sfc /scannow' to inspect and mend damaged system files.
  4. Temporarily disable antivirus software: Antivirus programs might conflict with Windows updates, so consider disabling yours temporarily and try updating again.
  5. Reinitialize Windows Update components: Launch the Command Prompt as an administrator and sequentially input these commands:
  6.  net stop wuauserv
    net stop cryptSvc
    net stop bits
    net stop msiserver
    ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
    ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
    net start wuauserv
    net start cryptSvc
    net start bits
    net start msiserver

    After executing these steps, restart your device and attempt the update once more.

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