Download error - 0x80040154 2025-04 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5055523)

Anonymous
2025-04-16T01:59:57+00:00

Tough one for me, thanks for any and all help!

New PC and Windows 11 install

Windows 11 Home

Version 24H2

OS build 26100.2894 Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.36.0

Busy at work and took me weeks to migrate files and reinstall programs on new PC.

No problems with new system, everything running and no crashes.

Saw some windows update fails in March but antivirus and drivers were all updating so ignored.

Noticed repeated update fails this month

2025-04 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5055523)

Download error - 0x80040154

2025-04 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8.1 for Windows 11, version 24H2 for x64 (KB5054979)

Download error - 0x80040154

Stupidly dug in this time and much increased confusion and concern from common recommendations.

Removed all hardware, no programs running same results.

Manual attempt at update from Windows catalog standalone runs but returns

"This update is not applicable to your computer. check the documentation to find out if you need to install another update first"

Possible I'm missing an update that is hanging the new ones, but can't figure out how to sort that.

Windows Update troubleshooter returns

"The Windows Update diagnostic failed to run" **** and recommends talk to an agent

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth run in admin cmd returns

Version: 10.0.26100.1150

Image Version: 10.0.26100.2894

The component store cannot be repaired.

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth run in admin cmd returns

Version: 10.0.26100.1150

Image Version: 10.0.26100.2894

Error: 0x80040154

Class not registeredSFC /ScanNow run in admin cmd returns

Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service.

Fix problems using Windows Update "This option is currently unavailable"

Go back "This option is no longer available on this PC"

Any other way to repair Win 11 to avoid redoing all programs, drivers, and files?

I'm stumped.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update

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Ramesh 181.9K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2025-04-19T01:04:03+00:00

@JChill:

It's fixed. The original issue was caused by an incomplete installation of the LCU/SSU update. It's now rectified.

You can revert to the previous state (from clean boot to normal startup) if you wish.

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Ramesh 181.9K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2025-04-18T07:00:39+00:00

Please run the fixlist below.

fixlist.txt

Post fixlog.txt.

That should resolve the issue in most cases.

Restart Windows and launch "optionalfeatures.exe" to test.

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  1. Ramesh 181.9K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-04-18T02:18:01+00:00

    Please reset the Windows Update cache using this batch file to see if that fixes the issue:

    https://gist.github.com/winhelponline/af9296c106448a664a6229d8146a85fd

    1. Download the zip file and extract the batch file to the desktop.
    2. Right-click on the batch file, click Properties, click "Unblock" (if present), and OK.
    3. Double-click the batch file to run it.
    4. After it completes execution, don't close it yet.
    5. Right-click on that Command Prompt window, click "Edit" and click "Select all"
    6. Right-click on that Command Prompt window, click "Edit" and click "Copy"

       (This copies the output to the clipboard.)

    1. Paste the info (Ctrl + V) into your reply window.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-04-18T02:36:41+00:00

    The Windows Update service is not started.

    More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 3521.

    The Background Intelligent Transfer Service service is stopping..

    The Background Intelligent Transfer Service service was stopped successfully.

    The Cryptographic Services service is stopping..

    The Cryptographic Services service was stopped successfully.

    Could Not Find C:\ProgramData\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr*.dat

    *** Resetting winsock and proxy settings and BITS queue ***

    Sucessfully reset the Winsock Catalog.

    You must restart the computer in order to complete the reset.

    Current WinHTTP proxy settings: 

    Direct access (no proxy server).

    BITSADMIN version 3.0

    BITS administration utility.

    (C) Copyright Microsoft Corp.

    Internet proxy settings for account localsystem set to NO_PROXY.

    (connection = default)

    BITSADMIN version 3.0

    BITS administration utility.

    (C) Copyright Microsoft Corp.

    0 out of 0 jobs canceled.

    Querying active state...

    TCP Global Parameters

    Receive-Side Scaling State : enabled

    Receive Window Auto-Tuning Level : normal

    Add-On Congestion Control Provider : default

    ECN Capability : disabled

    RFC 1323 Timestamps : allowed

    Initial RTO : 1000

    Receive Segment Coalescing State : enabled

    Non Sack Rtt Resiliency : disabled

    Max SYN Retransmissions : 4

    Fast Open : enabled

    Fast Open Fallback : enabled

    HyStart : enabled

    Proportional Rate Reduction : enabled

    Pacing Profile : off

    *** Deleting WU Policy registry keys ***

    ERROR: The system was unable to find the specified registry key or value.

    ERROR: The system was unable to find the specified registry key or value.

    ERROR: The system was unable to find the specified registry key or value.

    ERROR: The system was unable to find the specified registry key or value.

    *** Query service permissions ***

    D:(A;;CCLCSWRPLORC;;;AU)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;BA)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;SY)S:(AU;FA;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOSDRCWDWO;;;WD)

    D:(A;CI;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;SY)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;BA)(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;;IU)(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;;SU)S:(AU;SAFA;WDWO;;;BA)

    D:(A;;CCLCSWRPLORC;;;AU)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;BA)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;SY)(A;;DCWPRC;;;S-1-5-80-3055155277-3816794035-3994065555-2874236192-2193176987)S:(AU;FA;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;WD)

    D:(A;;CCLCSWRPLORC;;;AU)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;BA)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;SY)S:(AU;FA;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOSDRCWDWO;;;WD)

    *** Starting WU services ***

    [SC] ChangeServiceConfig SUCCESS

    [SC] ChangeServiceConfig SUCCESS

    The requested service has already been started.

    More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2182.

    The Windows Update service is starting.

    The Windows Update service was started successfully.

    The Cryptographic Services service is starting.

    The Cryptographic Services service was started successfully.

    The requested service has already been started.

    More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2182.

    The requested service has already been started.

    More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2182.

    Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.26100.2894]

    * * * Completed * * *

    Press any key to continue . . .

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  3. Ramesh 181.9K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-04-18T02:40:28+00:00

    After restarting Windows, can you install the April 8, 2025—KB5055523 (OS Build 26100.3775) update?

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