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Unable to update windows [KB5000842]

Anonymous
2021-03-28T14:39:11+00:00

while updating windows I am getting the following error :

There were some problems installing updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: (0x800f081f)

KB which is trying to install :

2021-03 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 10 Version 21H1 for x64-based Systems (KB5000842)

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-03-30T10:32:16+00:00

    This is known bug and Microsoft is working to fix it. See this thread and read EddieL's posting.

    Update Error in Windows 10 21H1 ( OS Build : 19043.899 ) - Microsoft Community

    they've had nearly a week, take the apprentice off it and give it to a senior software analyst or have you sacked them all?

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  2. BryceSor 5,055 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2021-03-30T20:17:59+00:00

    It only effects some computers, finding the problem code in millions of lines of code for those computers takes time, thanks for your patience.

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  3. Pauli O 15,380 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2021-03-28T14:54:12+00:00

    This is known bug and Microsoft is working to fix it. See this thread and read EddieL's posting.

    Update Error in Windows 10 21H1 ( OS Build : 19043.899 ) - Microsoft Community

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-05-21T01:10:00+00:00

    Not to belabor the point but, why cause a ton of confusion by presenting different dates on different panels for the same OS version?  Either make them the same on both panels or display the date on one panel and not the other.  Why force users to needlessly tear their hair out over nothing?  Very frustrating especially when this Lenovo laptop is only 4 months old.

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