Windows update: something didn't go as planned every time i try to install an update

Question

At The 90% more there page after restart for installing 2022-01 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 for x64-based Systems (KB5008353), it shows something didnt go as planned undoing changes i did it 2 times its showing the same plzz help me fix it

Answer 1

"This issue can occur if the computer does not have enough disk space to apply the update"

Please don't insult us.

We're getting this crappy cumulative update bug on VARIOUS devices while this is our space status:

The least you could do is admit that this is 100% Microsoft's own thing. Once upon a time (until 5 or so years ago) such update interruptions were unheard of in over 15 year continuous usage of Microsoft Windows.

Microsoft got bigger, and in the process, crappier, started lowering its software programming quality — that's all what happened here.

NONE of your suggestions helped. Now I have turned off Windows update as the damage it causes to hardware by constantly restart-reverting every couple of days outweighs having an older software.

I plan to see if the hacking community provides solution and then spread their solution far and wide.

Answer 2

I also got this error everytime at 97% and than it rolled back ,

in my case it had to do with the partion types, (i had cloned my disk to m2 ) , checked my cbs.log and found this error:
000005ba bfsvc: 'failed to get system partition!

had to set the system type on the system partition
diskpart

select disk *nr of your system disk*
select partition *nr of the sysem partion*

SET ID=c12a7328-f81f-11d2-ba4b-00a0c93ec93b

DISKPART> list partition

Partition ### Type Size Offset

---

Partition 1 Recovery 529 MB 1024 KB

Partition 2 System 100 MB 530 MB

after that the updates were getting installed
see also: set id | Microsoft Docs

Answer 3

Hi Dreamzilla1664,

I'm David, and I'm happy to help you.

This issue can occur if the computer does not have enough disk space to apply the update.

Do you have enough free disk space?

Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win...

If it persists, rename the software distribution folders as instructed below:

1. Open Start and type cmd, right-click on "Command Prompt", and select "Run as administrator".
2. Run the following commands at the Command Prompt one at a time:

net 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 cryptsvc

3. After all these commands are completed, close the Command Prompt window, restart your computer, and then try to update Windows.

If it persists, use the system file checker to repair possible corrupted or missing system files.

1. Open Start and type cmd, right-click on "Command Prompt", and select "Run as administrator".
2. Run the following commands at the Command Prompt one at a time:

dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth

dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup

sfc /scannow

3. Then restart your PC and see if you can update.

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions.

Answer 4

Ill be darned, you just fixed a months long ongoing issue for me - thanks! I'm going to restate my situation so that Google may be able to help any poor soul that ends up in the same position as me:

I upgraded my HDD to an M.2. For whatever reason my boot drive didn't transfer so my new M.2 only had C partition. I had to create a new boot partition. Here's the kicker - that did not automatically change the partition type to "System". Following your above steps successfully changed the partition type and cleared my seemingly relentless update blockade!

To restate the instructions for those who had trouble following (like myself):

1. enter admin command prompt
2. type the following commands followed by enter key, one at a time:

• diskpart
• select disk [disk where C drive is located]
• select partition [partition containing 100 MB boot partition]
• SET ID=c12a7328-f81f-11d2-ba4b-00a0c93ec93b
• list partition [this is to ensure you selected the correct partition, you should see "System" partition with size of 100 MB]

following these steps, you should be able to immediately apply the update! Many thanks to you, martijn, you have solved a persistent issue for me and hopefully we are able to direct other people to the solution in the future!

Answer 5

Got the same problem as OP, and none of the solutions work. I think I will wait for another update.