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rubenmejiac
Feb 20, 2026Copper Contributor
KB5077241 fails to install
I just received the notification for update KB5077241. It downloads and seems to install until the end, then an error message appears in the update dialog: Install error - 0x800f0983 I've tried r...
Mikdao
Feb 23, 2026Copper Contributor
The error 0x800f0983 during the installation of KB5077241 indicates a problem with the Windows Update process, often related to corrupted update components, issues with the Windows Update cache, or system file problems.
- yancydMar 02, 2026Copper Contributor
This killed my surface pro 8. After install the memory usage went 90%. Had to do a reset, and spent a lot of time getting it back to normal. The KB is now sitting in win updates. Think I've blocked it with CMD prompt.
- jorgbergFeb 26, 2026Copper Contributor
And???? How do you suggest we/he solve it?
- Squrt43Feb 24, 2026Copper Contributor
what do?
- DichardMar 01, 2026Copper Contributor
I would wait for the next cumulative update on march 10 and ignore this one simply. The new update will totally override this errored update.