FIX: Windows couldn’t complete the requested changes

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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The Error messageWindows couldn’t complete the requested changes. The system cannot find the file specified. Error code: 0x80070002sometimes appears when users are trying to turn on certain Windows features.

The usual behavior is the following: you openControl Panel,thenPrograms and Features.Here,Turn Windows features on or offand you try to enable .NET Framework.

It has also been reported when trying to enable HyperV, Services for NFS, or Windows Hypervisor Platform.

In most cases, it’s possible that the process starts, but it either fails almost immediately, and uninstall itself, or reboot your computer, and then fail and uninstall.

How can I fix the Windows error code 0x80070002?

1.Run the sfc/scannow command

This process may take several minutes and should detect and repair any issues with the registry files or system references.

You will have to reboot your computer. It is possible that you get another error message saying that the system could not complete the changes and the process will be undone. Nevertheless, go back to Programs & Features to see whether the features are active or not.

If the process was unsuccessful, continue with the following step.

2. Deploy .NET Framework from installation media

Alternatively, mount the installation media and run the following command:DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:NetFx3 /All /Source:[drive_letter]:sourcessxs /LimitAccess.

Note thatSource:[drive_letter]:refers to the locationof the files that are needed to restore the feature.

3. Check for updates

4.Perform a clean boot

This should show if any other installed program is preventing respective features from running, so you can uninstall it.

Afterward, set your device to boot normally by opening the System Configuration as shown previously, and in theGeneraltab, checkNormalstartup, thenOK.

5. Run the.NET Framework Repair Tool

You can use the Microsoft .NET Frameworkto repair and fix any related issues.

Go tothis pageto save and download the utility to Windows Then open it, click theNextbutton to initiate the repairing process.

Note:In case you’re still having trouble enabling the .NET Framework, followthis guide.

In today’s guide, we explored some of the most efficient methods to resolve the0x80070002 error code.If any of these methods have proven useful, don’t hesitate to let us know in the comment below.

FIX: Windows couldn’t complete the requested changes#

How can I fix the Windows error code 0x80070002?#

1.Run the sfc/scannow command#

2. Deploy .NET Framework from installation media#

3. Check for updates#

4.Perform a clean boot#

5. Run the.NET Framework Repair Tool#