My computer will not download the latest windows update.

Anonymous
2024-07-10T01:42:10+00:00

In my settings it says that the 2024-07 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5040442) and the 2024-07 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8.1 for Windows 11, version 23H2 for x64 (KB5039895) is ready to be downloaded and installed but as I proceed with the update it keeps saying there was an error and the update will not install. I have tried restarting my PC and looking in my bios to find a problem but my troubleshooting has not worked.

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  1. Ramesh 181.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-07-15T01:20:06+00:00

    Hello Ramesh,

    I am having a similar issue where my windows update won't install. Below are the two updates and the corresponding errors. Can you please assist?

    2024-07 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8.1 for Windows 11, version 22H2 for x64 (KB5039895)

    Install error - 0x800705b9

    Windows 11, version 23H2

    Install error - 0x80248007

    Please repair Windows 11 using the built-in "Reinstall now" option in Settings.

    Fix problems with your PC by using Windows Update - Microsoft Support:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/fix-problems-with-your-pc-by-using-windows-update-497ac6da-7cac-4641-82a5-f50398d879a0

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-07-15T00:53:21+00:00

    Hello Ramesh,

    I am having a similar issue where my windows update won't install. Below are the two updates and the corresponding errors. Can you please assist?

    2024-07 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8.1 for Windows 11, version 22H2 for x64 (KB5039895)

    Install error - 0x800705b9

    Windows 11, version 23H2

    Install error - 0x80248007

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  3. Ramesh 181.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-07-14T16:45:29+00:00

    //Why is this such a difficult concept to include in the options?//

    For English (UK), you choose English (International) ISO. However, it appears that that ISO is not suitable for your system that's why the Keep files option is grayed out.

    Try English (United States) ISO and see if the Keep Files option is enabled.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-07-14T16:36:35+00:00

    Couldn't I just start at this download link instead? Oh yeah, no, cos it doesn't include English (United Kingdom) as an option either

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows11

    So why not just include all the basic system options in the download options? Amateurish.

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  5. Ramesh 181.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-07-14T15:48:44+00:00

    You told me to delete the contents of C:$WINDOWS.~BT so there's nothing in there now

    MCT is supposed to create a new log, but it looks like it exited very early.

    Or, try the English (US) ISO and see if the Keep my files option is enabled.

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