Windows 10: Windows 11 Update Failed error code 0x800f0988

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  1. Nik H Win User

    Windows 11 Update Failed error code 0x800f0988


    Im trying to update windows to KB5023706 I’ve tried manually updating and just about everything online and it still throws that error code does anyone know a fix for this or do I just have to wait for another new update?

    :)
     
    Nik H, Mar 20, 2023
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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, Mar 20, 2023
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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, Mar 20, 2023
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  4. Windows 11 Update Failed error code 0x800f0988

    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)

    Windows 11 Update Failed error code 0x800f0988 321339d1614942173t-windows-update-error-0x800f0988-capture.png


    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;

    Windows 11 Update Failed error code 0x800f0988 321340d1614942551t-windows-update-error-0x800f0988-capture2.png


    • 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.
     
    BenboFoSho, Mar 20, 2023
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