Windows 10: Windows Update error when installing January 2021 Patch (0x800f0988)

Discus and support Windows Update error when installing January 2021 Patch (0x800f0988) in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I know that the update has been released 2 weeks ago, but until now, every single security update has been installed without any hassle, but now with... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/MegaMarian12350, Jan 23, 2021.

  1. Windows Update error when installing January 2021 Patch (0x800f0988)


    I know that the update has been released 2 weeks ago, but until now, every single security update has been installed without any hassle, but now with this patch (KB4598242) the installation jumps from 20% to 73% and then fails with the error above.

    I tried rebooting and cleaning the PC and I still get the error. I don't want to reinstall Windows because I need to reconfigure all the settings and apps which I don't have time. Is there any solution for this error?

    Edit: even manually installing the update gives the error!

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    /u/MegaMarian12350, Jan 23, 2021
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  2. (KB4532695) -Error 0x800f0988

    Have a look at the steps in this tut. They would probably help you out of this dilemma.
    How to Fix Update Error 0x800f0988 on Windows 10
     
    IronZorg89, Jan 23, 2021
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  3. Zaki_j Win User
    Windows 10 KB4556799 update fails to install with error code 0x800f0988

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    I understand that you are facing issues installing KB4556799.
    We appreciate your efforts in troubleshooting the issue and providing us the detailed information about the issue.

    • Are you able to install other windows updates?

    I suggest you refer and follow the suggestion from the article
    Updates Failed with Errors: 0x80073701, 0x800f0988
    and check if you are able to install the update.

    Let us know how it goes.

    Regards,

    Zaki
     
    Zaki_j, Jan 23, 2021
    #3
  4. GaryWeir4 Win User

    Windows Update error when installing January 2021 Patch (0x800f0988)

    2020-10 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems (KB4577671) -Error 0x800f0988

    • Windows 10 Home version 1909
    • 64 bit
    • Patch you are installing 2020-10 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems (KB4577671)
    • Reported error messages Error 0x800f0988

    Keeps erroring on Installation - gets about 20% through and then errors with the above message.

    Anyone got any ideas?

    Thanks
     
    GaryWeir4, Jan 23, 2021
    #4
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