0X800703FA
An operation was attempted on a registry key marked for deletion.
- Symbol / family
- ERROR_KEY_DELETED
- Signed decimal
- -2147023878
- Unsigned decimal
- 2147943418
What it means here
A process retained a registry handle after another operation deleted or replaced the key.
What to check next
- Identify installers, services, or policy agents modifying the same key.
- Close stale handles or restart the owning service when operationally safe.
- Review sequencing and reboot requirements in the deployment.
Technical reference: Microsoft documentation or Microsoft-hosted support material