2023-05 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5026372) Install error - 0x800f081f

Question

I am getting this error after doing everything i can find on google and youtube please help me to download this update and ill be grateful to you please help.

Answer 1

Tried 6 times. will not update. never has a problem before. Why do Microsoft assume it is a user fault and not of their doing? I do not know how to follow any of the instructions. it should do it automatically!

Answer 2

Mostafa,

I have this problem with the last two Windows "Cumulative" updates - 2023-04 (KB5025182) and 2023-05 (KB5026372), so I will try your solution of clearing the Windows Update cache. I have already tried multiple times running both the DISM and SFC commands, but those have not worked. I also thought there was a method of downloading a Windows Update and manually installing it - is that an option? If so, where do I find the file(s) to download?

Thanks.

• Alan W.

Answer 3

Hello! My name is Mostafa, and I will try my best to assist you with this so that you find a satisfactory solution.

I’m sorry that you are experiencing this issue. Error code 0x800f081f is typically related to a problem with the Windows Update components or corrupted system files on your computer.

Please follow the steps below:

1. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter:

• Click on Start, then select Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters > Windows Update > Run the troubleshooter.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooter and check if it fixes the issue.

2. Run the DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) tool:

• Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
• Type the following command and hit Enter: DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
• Wait for the command to complete (this may take some time).
• Restart your computer and check if the update installs successfully.

3. Run the System File Checker (SFC) tool:

• Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
• Type the following command and hit Enter: sfc /scannow
• Wait for the command to complete (this may take some time).
• Restart your computer and check if the update installs successfully.

4. Clear the Windows Update cache:

• Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
• Type the following commands one by one and hit Enter after each command:

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net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptSvc

net stop bits

net stop msiserver

• Rename the Software Distribution and Catroot2 folders by typing the following commands one by one and hitting Enter after each command:

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ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old

• Type the following commands to restart the services:

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net start wuauserv

net start cryptSvc

net start bits

net start msiserver

• Restart your computer and check if the update installs successfully.

5. If you still have issues try performing an In-place Upgrade. It will definitely help in resolving update errors. Performing this can repair broken operating system files while your personal files, and installed applications, will not be removed.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for... windows-11/4d469147-2747-4dcb-88a4-aae9273a4500?auth=1

I hope the above steps helped you. In case of additional questions, reach out back to me, and I will be happy to help and try my best to resolve your issue. Thank you.

Best,

Mostafa

Answer 4

Hey! I have the same problems, it seems like from April on until now I couldn't install any of the updates, I hired a professional for fixing it for 5 hours and after going back and forth they told me it could be a mistake from the realeaser of the version we'll have to wait until the next one roll out if you're still having this problem. Cheers!

Answer 5

I tried every step and it still tells me there is an error while installing. I have tried several other ways and I also can't get my computer to fix the corrupt configuration registry database either which I'm pretty sure is also affecting the update