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How to fix error 0x80070006 in Windows 11
ERROR_INVALID_HANDLE: Invalid handle.
Fix based on community reports and expert analysis. Last verified: 2026-08-13
· How we verify fixes
| Error Code | 0x80070006 |
|---|---|
| Affected System | Windows 11 (Microsoft) |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Estimated Time | 20 min |
| Requires Admin Rights | ⚠️ Yes |
| Requires Reboot | 🔄 Yes |
Solution Steps
- 1 Press Windows key + R, type 'services.msc' and press Enter. Find 'Windows Update' service, right-click it, and select 'Stop'. This stops the update process so we can fix the underlying issue.
- 2 Open Command Prompt as administrator (right-click Start > Terminal (Admin)). Run the DISM command to repair system image corruption, then run SFC to repair system files.
- 3 After the scans, restart your PC and try Windows Update again. Go to Settings > Windows Update and click 'Check for updates'.
- 4 If the error persists, check for driver issues: Open Device Manager (Windows key + X > Device Manager). Look for any devices with a yellow exclamation mark. Right-click and select 'Update driver' to install the latest drivers.
- 5 If the error occurs with a specific program, try reinstalling that program. Uninstall it via Settings > Apps > Installed apps, then download the latest version from the official website.
- 6 As a last resort, perform a System Restore to a point before the error started: Type 'rstrui' in the Run dialog (Windows key + R) and follow the prompts.
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