Windows 11 Update (KB5012592) fails With Error Code 0x800f0900

Question

I installed a GPU yesterday. The next day Windows Update would not install Update (KB5012592). It downloads, then fails to install just as it gets to 100%. I have tried System Restore, stopping and starting The Windows Update service. I've tried stopping and starting many more from multi-line commands. The Windows Update Catalog does not download it either.

Answer 1

Hi StephenPlunkett.

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

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.

If it persists, download and install the update that is having problems manually.

https://catalog.s.download.windowsupdate.com/c/...

If the download does not start when you click the link, do the following:

Copy the download link, open an InPrivate/Incognito tab in your browser, paste the link into the address bar and press Enter.

Download link source: https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search...

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

Answer 2

The DISM Restore Health commands fail with cannot find the source file, 0x800f081f.

Answer 3

None of this works. Time for a reset?

Answer 4

Maybe it's corrupted files. Since you were unable to run DISM commands, I suggest you do an Inplace Upgrade. This procedure reinstalls Windows.

But don't worry. You have the option to keep files, settings, and apps.

1. Download the Windows 11 ISO file by accessing the link below;

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

2. Double-click the ISO to run;
3. On the "Install Windows 11" screen, uncheck "I want to help make the installation of Windows better" and select "Change how Windows Setup download updates";
4. On the next screen, select "Not right now" and click "Next";
5. Accept the terms of use;
6. On the "Ready to install" screen, select "Choose what to keep" and select what you want to keep.
7. Click on "Install" and wait for the procedure to finish. Your computer may restart several times.

The update may be installed during InPlace Upgrade. Therefore, it may not appear in Windows Update after InPlace Upgrade.

Answer 5

Hi David-M, I had the same issues as the original poster, and downloading the win 11 iso and installing it the way you said solved my issues, I has some corrupt windows files somehow that also other programs would give error too, all of that is gone. And all my apps and files and settings remained as if nothing had happened, which is really great, I didn't know it would work this well, so if anyone else needs to this, do it, and follow the instructions above and choose to keep your files and apps.

I am really grateful David, you made my day, blessings to you!