How to Fix “Fatal Error C0000034 Applying Update Operation” on Windows 10

Windows updates are one of the necessary things that safeguard every device by providing then various troubleshooting patches along with the latest new features. They also enhance the performance and speed of the device. The errors that restrict these updates from appearing and running on the device may invite severe issues to the system. These error issues come with multiple error codes, and one of the annoying error is “C0000034 Applying Update Operation.” Therefore, keeping the Windows to the latest edition is a good and wise job, and it is recommended to do so by various tech giants.

In case your device is exposed to Windows Update error code C0000034 on your device, then it is recommended to follow these instructions to fix this error issue:

Running Startup Repair Tool

• First and foremost, reboot the device.
• Your device will show the update error having code C0000034 on the screen. Then hit the option “Launch Startup Repair.”

Note: If you haven’t the update installation module, then you will be required to take the help of a disc. If such the case, you have to boot from the CD and then go forward.

• Hit the Cancel tab once the Startup Repair tool launches.
• Now, a prompt will expand up on your screen, and you have to hit the tab “Don’t Send.”
• After that, tap on the “View Advanced Options” tab there. It will help you in the support and recovery options.
• Go to the fresh window and press the Command Prompt option located at the lowermost section of the page.
• Now, enter the following things into the Command line page:

“%_windir%_system_32_notepad.exe.”

• Then, hit the Enter button. This path will launch the Notepad. You have to hit the File Tab and further hit the option “Open.”
• Now, change the file type to “All Files.”
• After that, navigate to the path “C:_Windows_winsxs.” You can also select the drive on which the system is downloaded.
• Go to the “Winssxs” folder and then search for the option “pending.xml.”
• Then, copy the same.
• Next, you have to apply copy and paste the keywords mentioned above into the same folder.
• After that, launch the pending original “.xml” files. It will take some additional time as the size of the file is too large.
• Now, tap the Ctrl key and F button and locate the following thing:

“0000000000000000_cdf-ms.”

• Then, remove the path that appears on the screen.
• After that, save your file and select the Command Prompt once more.
• Now, reboot the device.

Performing Clean Boot on your PC

Third-party programs sometimes restrict the Windows update to perform smoothly and prevent t from updating the system. In this case, follow the offered instructions to fix the issue:

• Firstly, hit the Search bar and then enter the keywords: “System Configuration” into the provided space.
• After that, tap the Enter button to proceed.
• Go to the Services section and tap the mark-box of hiding related option.
• Now, press the Disable All option there.
• Navigate to the section of “Startup” and then hit the “Open Task Manager” option.
• Again, hit the Startup panel and press the tab All items.
• Then hit the option “Disable.”
• Shut the option “Task Manager” there.
• Then reboot the device.
• After that, download the updates in which you were experiencing issues.
• Then, check that the update process is successfully running on your system. If not, then move to the next procedure.

 Running Windows Update Troubleshooting Tool

• First and foremost, hit the Settings tab and then tap the Security and Update option.
• After that, hit the section “Troubleshoot.”
• Then hit the option related to Troubleshooter. Then run the same.
• Windows provides various benefits to its users that they can troubleshoot any technical issues that are interfering the system’s OS in the running smoothly.

Refreshing Windows Updating Tools

Note: It is recommended to take a full backup of all your data to avoid any mishaps to your system. Then, pursue these guidelines to fix the issue with ease:

• First and foremost, hit the Start button.
• Then enter the keywords “cmd” into the search bar and hit the Enter key.
• The Command-line window will expand on your device.
• It is recommended to give full admin rights so that the programs execute your Command freely.
• Now, type the under given command path:

·         “Net_stop_bits”

·         “net_stop_wuauserv”

·         “net_stop_appidsvc”

·         “net_stop_cryptsvc”

Note: Make sure to tap the Enter button after each path line and wait for the process to complete before entering the new one.

Emily Johnson is a Microsoft product expert and has been working in the technology industry since 2002. As a technical expert, Emily has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as office.com/setup.

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