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sldiwakara
Jul 22, 2024Copper Contributor
Windows 11 Version 24H2 Updates failed
2024-07 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5040435) -- OS bulid 26100.994 Download error - 0x80080005 After downloading this update file, it fails to install......
Eommy
Aug 21, 2024Silver Contributor
1.Check Your Internet Connection
Ensure you have a stable internet connection, as unstable connections can lead to failed updates.
2. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
Find the Windows Update troubleshooter and run it. It will diagnose and help fix issues.
3. Clear Windows Update Cache
Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
Run the following commands to stop the Windows Update service:
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
Next, rename the SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 folders:
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
Finally, restart the services:
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver
4. Check for Disk Space
Ensure that your system drive has enough space. Insufficient disk space can cause updates to fail.
Ensure you have a stable internet connection, as unstable connections can lead to failed updates.
2. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
Find the Windows Update troubleshooter and run it. It will diagnose and help fix issues.
3. Clear Windows Update Cache
Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
Run the following commands to stop the Windows Update service:
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
Next, rename the SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 folders:
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
Finally, restart the services:
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver
4. Check for Disk Space
Ensure that your system drive has enough space. Insufficient disk space can cause updates to fail.
wmstrome
Jun 08, 2025Copper Contributor
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