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MaxwellHall
Iron Contributor
Apr 18, 2025

Updates failing - 0x800f081f on Surface 9

I upgraded my HDD last month, so I have a fresh clean copy of Windows 11 (ARM) running on my Surface 9. 

About a month or so in, I am now getting 0x800f081f errors when trying to update. Any quick fix, other than having to do an in-place upgrade

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  • EthanHarris's avatar
    EthanHarris
    Iron Contributor
    Apr 22, 2025

    0x800f081f is file corruption that even the automatic SFC /Scannow tool can't fix.

    The only real fix for it is by doing an in-place windows upgrade.

    Search google for windows iso/in place upgrade. Preform the in-place ugprade (about 2 hours) and you should you be to go then!

  • Stephennen's avatar
    Stephennen
    Bronze Contributor
    Apr 18, 2025

    Ensure that the version of Windows 11 you have installed is compatible with your Surface 9 and that you are running the correct ARM version. Sometimes, using a non-compatible version can lead to issues.

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