Recent Downloads won't install

Frank Cullen 0 Reputation points
2026-07-30T17:45:50.6166667+00:00

Two recent July '26 updates downloaded, but failed to install, and locked up laptop. I have a Case# 7106512241 established

7-29-26. KB5101684 Failed on 7-28-26 Error code 0x800F0845. Then today, same KB # error coded 0x8024a22d.

The other download, KB5121767 Failed also Error code 0x800F0845. Anybody else having issues? I'm stuck!

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
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  1. Ramesh 179.7K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-07-30T18:05:17.2366667+00:00

    A repair installation via Settings should resolve the issue.

    Launch Settings > System > Recovery. Under "Fix problems using Windows Update", select Reinstall now.

    This does a repair installation, keeping your files, apps, and settings.

    More info:

    Note:

    This is a peer-to-peer support forum, and we don't have access to the Microsoft Support Case #.

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