Windows 10 KB4033631 and KB4049411 both fail with Error 0x8000ffff

Anonymous
2017-11-28T04:21:57+00:00

Windows Update downloads and attempts to update KB4033631 and KB4049411 on Windows 10 64 bit laptop daily and it fails each time with:

There were problems installing some updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help:

  • Update for Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems (KB4033631) - Error 0x8000ffff
  • Update for Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems (KB4049411) - Error 0x8000ffff
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Anonymous
2018-04-15T03:18:33+00:00

I was finally able to upgrade my Windows 10 version .. what a headache! .. ill post what i did so maybe it will help others with this issue

things you will need before starting

 alcoholic beverage of choice

1-2 blank CD/DVD's ( 1 if you have an alternate location like an external HD to back up important files and such, 2 if you don't) i used blank DVDs i got from the dollar store as DVDs will hold about 4.5 GBs of data which is equal to about 12 entire music CDs worth.

what i did to resolve the never ending update loop by finally reinstalling the latest version over top of the old version

I made a new folder on my desktop and named it "back up" .. sent a copy of all important files, photos, documents including exe files for any apps i wanted to save to this folder i also made an HTML file of all my browser bookmarks/favorites and what ever other settings i could and put that in the back up locations, i then copied the folder to a blank disk as well as sent a copy to an external HD just in case something went wrong.

I downloaded the Media Creation Tool (found here - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 ) then used it to create a Windows 10 setup ISO file to my desktop, i burned the ISO file to another blank disk .. i then went to Settings, then Recovery then chose Advanced Start Up .. clicked that to reboot my system then chose boot up from cd or dvd by clicking any key and followed the prompts .. i first tried using the "reset my pc option with saving files and settings" but that didnt work and either did "reset my pc with saving nothing", i was finally able to get it to work by choosing the advanced options and clicking the "fix windows start up loading issues" option, the disk started windows 10 set up and i chose to not keep anything and to just install windows, i entered my product key when asked, even tho since i was just reinstalling i didnt really need it as there is an option to skip entering it.. i was given the option of where to install it ( partition 1 2 or 3, version 1607 was installed on partition 2) and chose to install it over the existing operating system, it took less than 30 minutes to completely install so you need to watch and remove the disk from the CD rom drive before the pc reboots, you only have about 10 seconds to get the disk removed or else it will reinstall again. Was a lot easier upgrading to the latest version than i thought, the only thing i have left to do is reinstall all my apps and programs after windows finishes downloading and installing all the updates.

so now i have Windows 10 pro version 1709 build 16299.371 installed

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-01-04T09:27:33+00:00

    I have the same problem.

    Update for Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems (KB4049411) fails.

    Update for Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems (KB4033631) fails

    Windows Update Assistant trys to install Fall Creators Update and fails b/c of the two problems above.

    And this now goes on and on and on.

    I cannot possibly convey how frustrating this is.

    Every day - without fail - Windows Update Assistant tries to update - it fails - stops me with a pop up letting me know about failure - schedules a reboot to "fix" the problem... etc. etc. etc.

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    In case this helps Microsoft fix the bug:

    In the event log I noticed the following two informational messages related to the KBs:

    The servicing request received for package KB4033631 cannot be satisfied since the package is not applicable.

    The servicing request received for package KB4049411 cannot be satisfied since the package is not applicable.

    My Windows version is:

    Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.14393]

    Which according to  some wiki information is Redstone, Anniversary Update = Version 1607.

    According to the KB website, KB4033631 and KB4049411 should apply to Version 1607 (I'm running a 64-bit edition in case this helps).

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-01-04T01:12:19+00:00

    Same problem...nothing helps to resolve the issue.  feeling helpless....

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-01-03T23:17:32+00:00

    I have the similar problem which has given me a nightmare for more than 3 weeks. I am on version 1607 and see there is an update to 1709 - however my computer requires security updates and they cannot be loaded because my Windows is not updated to 1709 - which is the old story of chicken and the egg. If I cannot get my 1607 to update I cannot get the updates.

    I have been stuck with KB 4049411 and KB 4033631 for weeks and suspect this links back to the annual update.

    The error I get every time I attempt to update is 0x8007001f ,

    I have even tried to reboot Windows from scratch and that fails - so am really wondering what on earth to do to try and stay up to date. Hate to think this was all created by Microsoft to force me to buy Windows 10 Pro but wondering????

    Any help or better still a simple patch most welcome.

    Simple Sailor

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-01-03T20:16:01+00:00

    Hi,

    I've been suffering with failures to install all these issues too:

    Feature update to Windows 10, version 1709 - Error 0x8007007e

    Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7 for Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64 (KB3186568) - Error 0x8000ffff

    Update for Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems (KB4033631) - Error 0x8000ffff

    Update for Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems (KB4049411) - Error 0x8000ffff

    Additionally I now also get a failure with a program called Windows 10 Update Assistant.

    I have tried to do all the suggestions - clean boot, disable Windows Defender, restart, etc...

    Please can Microsoft sort this error out as soon as possible, I would think that the several months that this has been occurring would be sufficient time to fix this self-inflicted error...

    Awaiting notification of a valid remote fix by Microsoft,

    Benji.

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