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 181.4K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-07-14T11:43:47+00:00

    The problem is most likely because the Event log service crashes when the update is being installed. Have seen this on many systems. A repair installation fixes this. By the way, if you want to send feedback to Microsoft, use the Feedback Hub (Win + F).

    Here's an easier method to repair Windows 11. There is now a 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. Ramesh 181.4K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-07-14T10:21:02+00:00

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-07-14T10:13:38+00:00

    I'm getting the same problem as of yesterday, error codes 0x800706be and 0x800706ba, cannot download

    2024-07 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8.1 for Windows 11, version 23H2 for x64 (KB5039895)
    2024-07 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5040442)

    and five other Intel updates. Troubleshooting doesn't solve it.

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  4. Ramesh 181.4K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-07-14T02:25:36+00:00

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-07-13T21:13:55+00:00

    Hello!

    Today, the same problem has appeared. There is no error code. Loading is in progress, it is completion. Then try again.

    I read the comments, but did not understand what to do.

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