Windows 11 update error codes

Question

When Windows 11 first came out I built a new computer to meet all the required component specs. All was fine for several months. Then in June I tried installing 22621.232 and received error code 0x80888002.I spent hours trying all the fixes listed on the internet to no avail. Finally, I did a clean install. All was well. I just received update 22622.436 and now I get the error code 0x800f081f. Again, I have tried dozens of fixes from the internet. I do not want to have to do a clean install every time a new update comes out. Please help.

Answer 1

HI,

Sorry if it didn't help.

I will recommend now that you try to Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade. You can follow the guide from the link below.

https://www.elevenforum.com/t/repair-install-wi...

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted.

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Answer 2

Hi Paul, it worked. I have spent hours trying all the suggestions on the internet. Thanks for a simple suggestion, that worked.

Carl

Answer 3

Hi Paul, sorry no joy. I carefully went through your list item by item. Still the same.

Answer 4

Hi CARL,

I'm Paul and I'm here to help you with your concern.

Please try the following.

1. Run Troubleshooter

Run Power Troubleshooter

Open Settings => System => Troubleshoot => Other troubleshooters =>Windows Update=> Run.

2. Use Command Prompt commands.

=> Open Command prompt as Administrator.

=> Type/copy the commands below , enter 1 by 1.

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptSvc

net stop bits

net stop msiserver

ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

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

net start wuauserv

net start cryptSvc

net start bits

net start msiserver

=> Close the Command Prompt and restart your computer then try to update again.

3. Use System File Checker to check and fix corrupted system files which may be the cause of the issue. Please refer to the link.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/402652...

After that try to update again.

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted.