Unable to install Windows 11 Update Version 23H2 (KB5036980)

Anonymous
2024-05-06T02:20:28+00:00

I've been repeatedly trying to install this update, but each time I try to launch the update, it will suddenly stop at 96% and tell me there was something wrong with the install and my PC files would return to the previous "un-updated" state.

I've tried every method I could easily find online (Removing all non-essential hardware, did clean boot into Windows, et cetera.), but none of them fixed the isue and I'm suspecting it's a deeper, less common issue.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-08-13T12:26:41+00:00

    Here is the file.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-07-30T04:27:17+00:00

    Hello,

    I had attempted to install this update but I was forced to a page where I was required to enter my bir recovery key. However, after some hours, my PC turned off and is now not turning on at all. I have no idea what to do as I was doing my routine updates but I have been in classes all summer and I have an assignment due tomorrow. I am panicking as I am without a computer, which is detrimental to my life as a student. Please help.

    Sincerely,

    Ornella Kashala

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-09-25T01:46:53+00:00

    Looks like this step needs another instruction, or modifying. Cmd line returned the following result when I input the rename order. It's been over a decade since I had to do this, so I'm a wee bit rusty!

    C:>Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution.old

    The syntax of the command is incorrect.

    I tried:

    C:>Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution | SoftwareDistribution.old

    I figured it out. C:>Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution.old

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-09-17T12:12:40+00:00

    Use Below link for updating to latest Win11 "https://www.windowslatest.com/2024/09/10/windows-11-kb5043076-out-with-features-direct-download-msu/"  After this instalattion problem will be solved. look for copyright or other things related stuff as per your own, I am not responsible for anything.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-05-06T18:45:12+00:00

    cannot check for update

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