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Here’s how to fix error 0x800070002c-0x3000d on Windows PCs

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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5 solutions to fix error 0x800070002c-0x3000d

Sometimes upgrading to Windows 10 isn’t as smooth as you might think and errors can occur. One of these errors is error 0x800070002c-0x3000d which happens when you try toupgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10.

Error 0x800070002c-0x3000d can prevent you completely from upgrading toWindows 10, but it seems that there are few solutions available that you can try.

Steps to fix error 0x800070002c-0x3000d

Solution 1 – Uninstall antivirus and defragment your hard drive

If you’re upgrading from Windows 7 or Windows 8, you might want to try uninstalling your currentantivirus softwarebefore upgrading toWindows 10.

After you’ve uninstalled your antivirus, try to upgrade toWindows 10again. If the problem persists, you might have to use a defragmentation tool in Windows and defragment your hard drive.

Solution 2 – Disable USB devices and unplug all USB peripherals

Before we start, make sure that you have removed all installed antivirus software.

First, we’ll need to disable USB devices that you don’t use.

Now unplug any USB peripherals that you don’t need. This includes external hard drives, printers, game controllers, etc.

Solution 3 – Clean boot your PC

Next, you need to enable Clean Boot:

Also remember to turn off your internet connection after all the necessary files have been downloaded. You  can do that simply by unplugging your Ethernet cable or by unplugging WiFi dongle or simply by pressing the WiFi switch on your router.

Solution 4 – Run the Update troubleshooter

If the problem persists, you can also run the update troubleshooter. This is a built-in tool that automatically scans your system update files and fixes all the detected issues.

Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshooter > run the Update troubleshooter.

Solution 5 – Disable your antivirus/firewall

Some users also confirmed that disabling their security tools helped them install the latestWindows 10version. This means turning off your antivirus, firewall, malware and other security tools that you installed on your device.

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Ivan Jenic

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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.

When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.

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Ivan Jenic

Windows Hardware Expert

Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.