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I'm trying to update to the latest Win10 update released on 8/8/22. Ever since that update was downloaded the machine hangs
on the required reboot after the install. I have disabled updates until I can find a fix. I've tried to download the update and install
manually but get the same results. Other updates, such as .NET, download and installed fine. Once the machine hangs it has to be rebooted
2 times to get to the automatic roll back. At least that works for now. I've run the Update trouble shooter and it doesn't fix anything.
Windows Update and BITS services are both set to automatic.
There is an error in the event log but I think its from the install abort from a forced shutdown.
Installation Failure: Windows failed to install the following update with error 0x800F0845: 2022-08 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5016616).
Update 10/5/22: KB-5017308, KB5017380, KB5018410 also FAIL in exactly the same manner as KB-5016616. Spinning dots on the reboot and the need to do a dual boot auto recovery. Title has been updated.
Any help would be appreciated.
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For me, the following solved the Problem:
Delete the Value data (all bytes) of
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SECURITY\Policy\Secrets\NL$KM\CurrVal(Default)
and
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SECURITY\Policy\Secrets\NL$KM\OldVal(Default)
One reboot and CurrVal(Default) should be filled again.
If you are not domain-joined, i would not expect any problems.
I'm not giving directions on how to access and delete the value data because i want skilled people who know what they are doing to test my solution.
Using method 2 on two older Dell Vostro 360 AIO's did "not work" for me.
Looks like I'm pausing updates for a month or two.
I am glad to help. Keep me posted on your progress as I will be here to help until the case is resolved.
Did you try all of the fixes, and are any working?
Are you able to System Restore to a point well before the Update, or uninstall it, and then immediately run Hide Updates tool to find and hide it? This works for most.
Here are all ways to control Windows Updates:
https://www.zdnet.com/article/faq-how-to-manage...
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-con...
In addition to those steps if you need a break you can turn off Updates by the only stable method here:
https://www.howtogeek.com/226722/how-when-and-w...
I would periodically turn them back on to get important Security and Quality Updates. Then manually install the Version Upgrades twice a year from the Media Creation Tool which is the most stable method anyway, and includes all previous Updates rolled in. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/m...
If there is outright dysfunction with Windows Updates besides this one then we can repair Windows Update. Let me know.
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There are fixes for the Update here:
https://howtofixwindows.com/windows-10-update-f...
https://ugetfix.com/ask/how-to-fix-kb5016616-fa...
https://windows101tricks.com/windows-update-fai...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNVKIa-pyWM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Lwnnm1Qurw
Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.
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