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. Anonymous
    2024-07-16T01:54:30+00:00

    I think it will work for Windows

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  2. Ramesh 181.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-07-16T01:36:39+00:00

    Hi Balu,

    Repair Windows 11 using the ISO. https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-to-run-in-place-upgrade-in-windows-11/4d469147-2747-4dcb-88a4-aae9273a4500

    If that doesn't help, start a new thread and share the following log in the new thread;

    C:$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\Panther\setupact.log

    (How-To: Share OneDrive files and folders - Microsoft Support)

    Note: The "C:$WINDOWS.~BT" folder is a hidden folder. To access the folder, press Win + R, type "C:$WINDOWS.~BT" and click OK.

    :: OneDrive sharing options - screenshot ::

        https://imgur.com/a/vZyxpY9

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-07-15T18:24:18+00:00

    Hello Ramesh,

    Above fix is not working ( 'Reinstall now' button is disabled for me).

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  4. Ramesh 181.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-07-15T04:23:27+00:00

    Hello Ramesh,

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

    2024-07 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5040442)

    Download error - 0x80040154

    Hi Balu,

    The 0x80040154 error is somewhat complicated, where even the repair installation doesn't work correctly.

    Anyway, try this and let me know how it goes. 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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  5. Anonymous
    2024-07-15T04:12:33+00:00

    Hello Ramesh,

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

    2024-07 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5040442)

    Download error - 0x80040154

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