Windows Update Error Code 80070308
Warning: This post deals with editing the registry. If you don’t know what that is stop right here & ask someone else to help you. Using the registry incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall Windows. Use the registry at your own risk.
Description – When running Windows Update you receive an error that says, “Code 80070308″
Rebooting does not resolve the issue. Stopping the Windows Update service & deleting everything in C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution does not resolve the issue.
Solution – Open Regedit & browse to HKLM\COMPONENTS. Delete the PendingRequired value.
Click Yes when prompted then close Regedit.
Now run Windows Update again.
By: Patrick Hoban