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I get error 0x800f0838 when attempting to install the latest cumulative update (KB5058411) through the windows update catalog

Anonymous
2025-05-23T01:21:20+00:00

As for what led up to this error

I ran sfc and dism scans and then ran these commands

StartFragmentnet stop bits
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptsvc
ren %systemroot%\softwaredistribution softwaredistribution.bak
ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.bak
net start bits
net start wuauserv
net start cryptsvcEndFragment

to mitigate a different set error codes (0x800f081f and 0x80248007)

However these solutions would not allow me to download the update

I'm on a Lenovo IdeaPad3

Is there a solution to this problem without involving re-installing Windows?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-06-01T16:18:27+00:00
    1. Please run the V2 log collector and post a share link into this thread using drop box, or google drive

    BSOD - Posting Instructions - Windows 10 Forums

    BSOD - Posting Instructions | Windows 11 Forum (elevenforum.com)

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3813-language-add-remove-change-windows-10-a.html

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/136792-change-display-language-windows-10-a.html#option1

    1. Run Tuneup plus > post a share link

    https://www.tenforums.com/attachments/bsod-crashes-debugging/360139d1645183596-batch-files-use-bsod-debugging-tuneup_plus_log.zip

    Batch files for use in BSOD debugging - Page 2 - Windows 10 Forums

    Batch files for use in BSOD debugging - Windows 10 Forums

    For share links please use drop box or google drive.

    Make sure that links are available without sign in.

    https://support.google.com/drive/answer/2424384?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-05-23T03:17:34+00:00

    Place the computer in clean boot:

    Perform a Clean Boot in Windows 11 to Troubleshoot Software Conflicts | Windows 11 Forum

    Perform the in place upgrade repair while in clean boot.

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  3. Ramesh 176.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-05-23T02:39:22+00:00

    Many users encounter the error 0x800f081f when installing the April or May update.

    Launch Settings > System > Recovery. Under "Fix problems using Windows Update", select "Reinstall now."

    This does a repair installation, keeping your files, apps, and settings.

    See:

    Fix issues by reinstalling the current version of Windows - Microsoft Support:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/fix-issues-by-reinstalling-the-current-version-of-windows-497ac6da-7cac-4641-82a5-f50398d879a0

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-05-23T02:28:30+00:00

    I have tried and it keeps hanging at the main splash screen that pops up right when you open it

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-05-23T02:14:53+00:00

    Download to a new desktop folder:

    Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft | Windows 11 Forum

    Download Windows 11

    Uninstall any non-Microsoft antivirus and firewall.

    Mount the desktop iso.

    Perform an in place upgrade repair:

    Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade | Windows 11 Forum

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