KB5034123 is impossible

Anonymous
2024-01-10T11:19:24+00:00

I can't get this latest update to install even from the manual download and the safe mode. I've been using MS OS before Windows was launched, and every Win version since.  Some things seem never to change.  I don't want to iterate all the fixes I've tried but I can assure you I have. I don't code anymore - not take I could fix it - but I would probably class myself as an occasional power user.

It stalls at 70% EVERY time. I tried almost everything detailed on MS web resources (I'm sure there are some obscure solutions promulgated, but not for me) and just tried a manual download (that works) and a Safe Mode install (that failed).

Windows 11 seems to work just fine. All my apps launch and run OK, but this update is a complete failure at this point.

Does anyone have an authoritative answer from MS that works?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update

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  1. John DeV 157.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-01-10T12:00:17+00:00

    Hi, good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

    There are several reports from other users experiencing the same problem.

    Since this is a new update released recently, I recommend waiting for some time and then try to update again.

    Kindly let me know if you have any further concerns.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-01-16T01:56:04+00:00

    I have the issue this update KB5034123 is impossible we have tried for 3 days now to install but yet again no go.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-01-16T00:43:24+00:00

    I have the same issue. KB5034123 is impossible to INSTALL no matter what. The list of users with the same issue is increasing. When can we expect a solution? Thank you!

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-01-16T03:41:51+00:00

    I think John is right - just have to wait for Microsoft to figure out what is happening. Clearly something wrong with the package.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-01-15T03:16:12+00:00

    I have the same issue and it updates partially but not fully. Is that partial update going to be an issue while we wait?

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