Cumulative Update KB5008212 will not install

I guess that we can argue on whether this is, or isn't, a workaround. Yet, here is some personal data. We have these five (5) old computers (BTW, none of them qualify for upgrading to Windows 11):

1. Dell 531 that ran Windows 10 Pro, version 21H1, 32-bit
2. Dell 530 that ran Windows 10 Home Edition, version 21H1, 32-bit
3. Dell 530S that ran Windows 10 Home Edition, version 21H1, 32-bit
4. Gateway DX4200-09 that ran Windows 10 Home Edition, version 21H1, 64-bit (a hand-me-down from a friend)
5. Compaq Presario CQ56-115DX Notebook that ran Windows 10 Home edition, version 21H1, 64-bit (a hand-me-down from a friend)

On four of the above five computers KB5008212 installed automatically and successfully - on #s 1, 3, 4, & 5. All four of these computer received the notification from Microsoft that the 21H2 Feature update is available to download & install, and when I initiated that process, the update to 21H2 successfully installed in less than 15 minutes on each of them. It was only #2 that had the problem I described in an earlier detailed post.

So, IMHO, since the KB5008212 installed successfully on four of the above computers, the issue with installing that particular update on #2 may have been caused by something specific to that computer and, similarly, it may be due to something specific on the computers of those who are having a problem with installing it. I am sure that the update installed successfully on many more computers than on those where it didn't install. From that perspective, I suppose that the process I described can be considered as a workaround, albeit a risk-free one, as I pointed out previously.

You're missing the point this is DEFINITELY a workaround if you need to go through all that just to install a wonky security update that MS has released. We need to hold them accountable when they release these dodgy updates so they'll issue a proper fix and be incentivized to make sure future updates don't fail as well.

There are people who are not tech savvy enough to jump through a bunch of hoops to do the workaround just to install a simple update that should install automatically. I'm just not willing to put my main working studio system at risk by applying a workaround that shouldn't be needed. I have far too much valuable data on that system and many of the plugins and other software I own have not been tested for 21H2. I have had windows updates break copy protection for plugins before so it's never a good idea to update to a new version right away until developers have time to test.

If you wish not to hold MS accountable for their actions in order to force them to stop issuing buggy updates and put your system at risk that's on you.

But again I urge caution to anyone considering this workaround.

I will continue to pause updates until MS releases a proper fix as they did with the WasSMedic bug that we hounded them about for months.

Glad this was helpful.

Regarding the caution one poster expressed concerning this procedure (which he called "a workaround"), as far as I can tell, there's no risk in trying this because, right at the beginning the Update Assistant checks the computer for compatibility, sufficient free space, and one other parameter that I can't recall. I'm sure if there is an issue with any of those three items, an appropriate warning or notice will appear on the monitor.

Absolutely....and this is NOT a workaround...it's an actual update which, at least at my end, works flawlessly.

Microsoft DO have a problem, IMO, when they sort of leave it up to their customers to find solutions to problems

that they actually brought on themselves....not good customer policy.....

Thanks again and a happy newyear to you :-)

Glad this was helpful.

Regarding the caution one poster expressed concerning this procedure (which he called "a workaround"), as far as I can tell, there's no risk in trying this because, right at the beginning the Update Assistant checks the computer for compatibility, sufficient free space, and one other parameter that I can't recall. I'm sure if there is an issue with any of those three items, an appropriate warning or notice will appear on the monitor.

Hey dude....thank you so much for this....it just made my day