Error while installing updates on my windows

Question

When I try to update my windows I get an error which says "We could not install this update but you can try again (0x800f081f)". I have tried several time but it still persists. This issue occured when I got the 2023-01 Cumulative Update. I have also done clean reset of my pc and still facing the issue.

Answer 1

From admin Command Prompt run:

• reg load HKLM\COMPONENTS c:\windows\system32\config\components

Then download manifests.reg and import it.

If that doesn't fix the issue, please repair your Windows 11 installation using these steps:

• Download the Windows 11 ISO
• Double-click the ISO to mount it to a drive letter.
• Run Setup.exe and complete the repair process.

Your apps, settings, and data should be retained during the repair installation.

Caveat: If "Nothing" is the only available option during setup, it will clean install Windows. In that case, skip the setup process This issue rarely happens.

Answer 2

Thanks. Open an elevated command prompt and type the following command, and press Enter:

• Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

After DISM completes, please upload the fresh CBS logs.

Answer 3

Hello,

Try installing failed update manually, see if it helps:

https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-install-updates-manually-in-windows-11

Let us know if this helps!

Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

Answer 4

Here is the zip file:

CBS.zip

Answer 5

Hi Pranab,

The error 0x800f081f means source files couldn't be found. Please upload your CBS logs for analysis. Here's how to collect them:

1. Open the folder "C:\Windows\Logs\CBS"
2. Select all files, shift + right-click on the selection, click Send to → Compressed (zipped) folder.
3. Click Yes when you see the following prompt:

Windows cannot create the Compressed (zipped) Folder here.

Do you want it to be placed on the desktop instead?

4. Upload the zip file to your OneDrive/Dropbox and share the link here.