Windows 10: Windows 10 KB4556799 update fails to install with error code 0x800f0988

Discus and support Windows 10 KB4556799 update fails to install with error code 0x800f0988 in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I've been all over these support pages and the looking at internet articles for weeks trying all the solutions being offered for this issue and nothing... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by WNP01, Jun 8, 2020.

  1. WNP01 Win User

    Windows 10 KB4556799 update fails to install with error code 0x800f0988


    I've been all over these support pages and the looking at internet articles for weeks trying all the solutions being offered for this issue and nothing works.


    MSI GF65 Laptop

    64 bit Windows 10 Home
    Version 1909
    OS build 18363.720

    Actions taken thus far:

    --------------------------

    **Perform a Clean Boot

    Go to the search box > type MSConfig.
    Select System Configuration > go to the Services tab.
    Select Hide all Microsoft services > Disable all.
    Go to Startup tab > Open Task Manager > Disable all the unnecessary services running there. Restart your computer and check for updates,

    **Make sure Windows Update and Background Intelligent Transfer services are available and running.

    Click Start, type services.msc in the Start Search text area, and then click services.msc in the programs list. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.

    Double-click Background Intelligent Transfer Service.
    If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK.
    Double-click Windows Update.
    If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK.
    Double-click Workstation.
    If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK.
    Close the Services window and try to install updates again.
    Restart your PC then Please try to run Windows Update again.

    **Rename Software Distribution folders

    Note: Before trying to rename the folders, please disconnect in the internet first or Turn on Airplane mode then restart your computer.

    From Start , search for cmd
    Select Command Prompt with the option Run as Administrator from the results
    At the Command Prompt, type the following commands one at a time. After each, select Enter. Let the command complete before typing the next command.

    net stop wuauserv
    net stop cryptsvc
    net stop bits
    net stop msiserver
    ren %systemroot%\softwaredistribution softwaredistribution.bak
    ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.bak
    net start wuauserv
    net start cryptSvc
    net start bits
    net start msiserver

    After all these commands are completed, close the Command Prompt window and restart your computer.
    Please try again to run the Windows Update.

    ---------------------------Also, I downloaded the standalone update and tried that way.

    Any other ideas? Thanks in advance.

    :)
     
    WNP01, Jun 8, 2020
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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, Jun 8, 2020
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  3. Win7ine Win User
    (KB4532695) -Error 0x800f0988

    2020-01 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems (KB4532695) -Error 0x800f0988

    WU install fails repeatedly on several machines with above error.
     
    Win7ine, Jun 8, 2020
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  4. jds21 Win User

    Windows 10 KB4556799 update fails to install with error code 0x800f0988

    Windows Updates failed to instal

    I just did step one and they have just all installed.... thank you so much.... it was quite frustrating having that update window pop up every 5 minutes and failing to instal every time

    Thanks mate
     
    jds21, Jun 8, 2020
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