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Windows 11 version 25h2 install error 0x800f0983
The installation keeps failing with error code 0x800f0983 when trying to install the Windows 11 version 25H2 update. The update downloads normally through Windows Update, but during the installation ...
Hello,
Upgrading via ISO file is usually considered best method to upgrade to newer version.
You can give a try to manual upgrade using Windows 11 25H2 ISO file, and see if that helps.
Follow these steps:
Download Windows 11 25H2 ISO from the official Microsoft website.
Double click on it to mount it to a DVD drive.
Then go to DVD drive, double click on setup.exe to proceed.
Follow on-screen instructions to complete upgrade.
For detailed instructions, refer this step-by-step guide:
Let us know if this helps!
Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.