Windows 10: WU Failed Repeatedly at 5% of download -- all attempts at mitigation have failed --0x08d05011

REM RUN THIS AS ADMINISTRATOR net stop bits net stop wuauserv erase softwaredistribution.ugh erase catroot2.ugh ren %systemroot%\softwaredistribution softwaredistribution.ugh ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.ugh net start bits net start wuauservThis mitigation no longer works because catroot2 the directory or contents thereof is open in an unidentified process.We are trying to ensure all updates are applied because there is "zero day" that needs to be protected against.

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Windows 10 fails to update


When you finish testing the Avast suggestion, make sure that you restart your machine.

Then if the issue persists, please return to the trouble shooting list in post# 89

I think there are three steps that remain; the WU troubleshooter, reset WU components, and manual WU reset.

 

windows backup is repeatedly failing

windows backup is repeatedly failing due to some spp and vss problem. show step by step how to clear the problem and continue backup

 

Cumulative update KB4598242-OS Build mismatches-W10 20H2

This is what I've done to date.

1- downloaded the update reset batchfile from the source given, and run it.
2-immediately rebooted the machine
3-downloaded the relevant ssu, although this is listed as installed in Control Panel > Programs. Running that msu confirms that it's already on the system.
4-downloaded the KB4598242 msu from Microsoft, and run it. It started Ok but failed with the same error 0x8007000D
5-checked with sfc /scannow - no problems reported.

In other words, I've stepped through the suggested processes, but still end up with the update failing to install, and with the same error as when update attempted through WU.

I may try the whole process over again, before attempting anything else.