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I have install this update several times but every time showing same error

SANTU MAHATO 20 Reputation points
2026-04-28T02:38:35.2566667+00:00

I have install this update several times but every time showing same error

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
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2026-04-28T02:38:48.76+00:00

Windows Update failures that repeat with the same error are usually caused by either component store corruption, missing prerequisites, or a corrupted .NET Framework/MSI registration, depending on the exact error code and update.

Because the exact error code is not provided, start with the least-destructive, broadly applicable repair steps and then retry the update:

  1. Run component cleanup
    1. Select Start, type cmd.
    2. Right-click Command Prompt > Run as administrator.
    3. Run:
            dism /online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup
      
    4. Wait for it to complete, then restart the device.
    5. Run Windows Update again.
  2. If the failing update is a .NET Framework 1.0–3.5 update and shows error 0x643 or 1603 These codes are commonly caused by corruption in the .NET Framework installation or MSI database state.
    • First, fix MSI software update registration corruption issues as described in the referenced article (KB 971187) under Method 1.
    • Then go back to Windows Update and try installing the update again.
    • If that does not help, use the .NET Framework Cleanup Tool (Method 2 in the same article) to remove affected .NET versions, then reinstall them and re-run Windows Update.
  3. If the error mentions the Windows Modules Installer or code 0x800f0823 when installing a standalone .msu
    • Use Windows Update to install the latest servicing stack/Windows Modules Installer update for Windows 11.
    • If using a standalone .msu, ensure the servicing stack is updated first (Windows Update normally handles this automatically).
  4. If the error code is 0x800f0831
    • This indicates the update requires the manifest of a previous package that is missing or inaccessible (often when there is no access to Microsoft Update).
    • Ensure the device has internet access to Microsoft Update and retry.
  5. If Windows Update shows errors like 0x80073701 or 0x800f0988
    • Run the same DISM command as in step 1 (/startcomponentcleanup), restart, and retry the update.

If the update continues to fail, note the exact error code shown in Windows Update (for example 0x800f0831, 0x80073701, 0x800f0988, 0x643, 0x800f0823, 1603) and check it against the specific guidance in the referenced articles.


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  1. Lucus-V 7,405 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-04-30T21:14:32.2866667+00:00

    Hi SANTU MAHATO,

    I don't have enough information about the error you have. However, update error is usually caused by corrupted system files and can be fixed by an In-place upgrade.

    Let's perform an In-place Upgrade first.

    Disclaimer: Let’s try performing an in-place install or in-place upgrade which will refresh your Windows files and operating system without removing files or applications. That being said, we always recommend that if you have important data, you should back it up before making large system changes. If you want to back up your data first, please do so. Once you are done backing up, you can follow the steps in the following guides: How to run In-place upgrade in Windows 11 - Microsoft Community

    After doing so, you may run Windows Update again.

    If you have further information, please feel free to let me know.

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  2. Ramesh Srinivasan 81,170 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-04-28T03:11:27.9366667+00:00

    Hi,

    What's the exact error message you received when updating Windows? Please run winver.exe and post the screenshot of that dialog. It shows the OS build number and edition.

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