Windows 10: Windows update error; 0x800f0988

Hi all,

I'm new here so apologise in advance if this is the wrong place, or if I miss something... But here goes. And thanks for having me!

Win version; 2004 (19041.630)

I've been struggling for weeks up update Win10, this is the error code 0x800f0988.
This is the update; 2021-02 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 2004 for x64-based Systems (KB4601319)




It downloads in a fraction of a second (unlikely), and then on the install hangs on 20% for a bit, then 73% for less time, then 100%. Then error.

I've ran the Windows Troubleshooter and get;

• I've tried excluding it from the DEP (Data Execution Protection), but you can't set DEP attributes on x64 executables.
• I've restarted the services, following; https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...1-5712477faf4e
• I've followed this; Reset Windows Update in Windows 10 and ran the bat file
• I've tried manually downloading the files from the widows catalogue, and installing it, the progress bar looks to hang at 20% ish to, but it failed after it reached 100%.
• I've even tried Restoro which I regret, the free scan highlighted a fixable issue with WaasMerdic.exe so I paid the subscription and ran it.
• enabled 'download over metered connections'

I'm completely stuck now...
Any helps appreciated. So thanks in advance.

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(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

 

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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