fix windows update

Question

Download error - 0x80096004 2026-02 Security Update (KB5077181) (26200.7840)

Answer 1

Hi, good day!

Please let me know if you have tried the methods below.

• Make sure Windows Update and Background Intelligent Transfer services are available and running. Press Windows key+R to open Run then type: services.msc
• Press Enter to open Services app Double-click Background Intelligent Transfer Service. If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK. If the status is Running, right click then select Restart Double-click Windows Update. If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK. If the status is Running, right click then select Restart
• Reset Windows Update components manually  https://www.elevenforum.com/t/reset-windows-update-in-windows-11.3808/ After that, restart your computer
• Here's a direct download link of KB5077181 from Microsoft Update Catalog. Download and install the update manually.  https://catalog.sf.dl.delivery.mp.microsoft.com/filestreamingservice/files/eb8d76c6-f362-4354-ad8c-cdfd1d8390a8/public/windows11.0-kb5077181-x64_33d38563662e659ceb84fb8b65aa05ce5876f5a4.msu

If the issue persists, open Settings > System > Recovery.

Few things to check on the PC

• Unplug all external peripherals except for the Mouse, Keyboard, and LAN cable before starting
• Disable or uninstall any third-party Antivirus program to prevent it from interfering with the upgrade

Under Fix problems using Windows Update, click Reinstall Now

Once completed, your system will restart.

I look forward to receiving your update and I'm willing to collaborate with you till we resolve the issue. Do keep me informed by clicking "Add comment" below.

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Answer 2

The error code 0x80096004 typically indicates a problem with the digital signature of the update, which can occur if the certificate used to sign the update is not valid or is not recognized by your system. Here are some steps you can take to resolve this issue:

1. Check Date and Time Settings: Ensure that your system's date and time are set correctly. An incorrect date or time can cause certificate validation issues.
2. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter: Use the built-in Windows Update Troubleshooter to automatically detect and fix problems with Windows Update.
   • Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters > Windows Update.
3. Check for Corruption: Use the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool to repair any corruption in the Windows image. Run the following command in an elevated Command Prompt:

      DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
   

4. Reset Windows Update Components: Sometimes, resetting the Windows Update components can help. You can do this by stopping the Windows Update service, renaming the SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 folders, and then restarting the service. Here are the commands:

      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
   

5. Check for Group Policy Issues: If you're in a domain environment, check if any Group Policy settings are affecting Windows Update.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may need to manually download the update from the Microsoft Update Catalog and install it.

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References:

• Fix Windows Update corruptions and installation failures
• Troubleshoot Windows Update download errors

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