2021-12 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 for x64-based Systems (KB5008215) FAILS to install.

Anonymous
2021-12-18T01:15:48+00:00

I cannot even install this update and it fails to install every time I attempt downloading this update. I get this error message every time I try to update, "Some update files are missing or have problems. We'll try to download the update again later. Error code: (0x80073712).

I have tried everything to resolve it and nothing has worked. I have run SFC, DISM, DSCK, tried to repair my system files, run the windows update trouble shooter and the problem continues to persist.

Issues found
Check for Windows Update issues<br>Check for Windows Update issues<br>Detects issues related to Windows Update. Detected
Resolve Windows Update issues Completed <br> --- ---
Potential issues that were checked
Some security settings are missing or have been changedSome security settings are missing or have been changed Issue not present
Check for missing or corrupt filesCheck for missing or corrupt files Issue not present
Service registration is missing or corruptService registration is missing or corrupt Issue not present
Issues found Detection details
6 Check for Windows Update issues Detected <br> --- --- --- ---
Detects issues related to Windows Update.
Resolve Windows Update issues Completed <br> --- --- <br> --- <br> Resolves common Windows Update issues. <br> WaaSMedicService <br> --- <br> Issues remediated by:DynamicProtectionPlugin <br> ---
Potential issues that were checked Detection details
Some security settings are missing or have been changed Issue not present <br> --- --- --- ---
Check for missing or corrupt files Issue not present <br> --- --- --- ---
Service registration is missing or corrupt Issue not present <br> --- --- --- ---
Detection details
IsPostback_RC_PendingUpdates
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IsPostback: False <br> ---
WaaSMedicService
Issue found by:DynamicProtectionPlugin <br> ---
IsPostback_RC_PendingUpdates
IsPostback: True <br> ---
Service Status
Problem with BITS service : The requested service has already been started. System.Management.Automation.RemoteException More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2182. System.Management.Automation.RemoteException <br> ---
Service Status
Problem with BITS service : The requested service has already been started. System.Management.Automation.RemoteException More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2182. System.Management.Automation.RemoteException <br> ---

| Collection information | | Computer Name: | | | --- | --- | | Windows Version: | 10.0 | | --- | --- | | Architecture: | x64 | | --- | --- | | Time: | Friday, December 17, 2021 8:27:35 PM | | --- | --- |

Publisher details
Background Intelligent Transfer Service
Find and fix problems that may prevent background downloads from working
Package Version: 3.5
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Publisher: Microsoft Windows
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| Windows Network Diagnostics | | Detects problems with network connectivity. | | Package Version: | 4.0 | | --- | --- | | Publisher: | Microsoft Windows | | --- | --- |

| Windows Update | | Resolve problems that prevent you from updating Windows. | | Package Version: | 9.3 | | --- | --- | | Publisher: | Microsoft Windows | | --- | --- |

| Windows Update | | Resolve problems that prevent you from updating Windows. | | Package Version: | 9.2 | | --- | --- | | Publisher: | Microsoft Corporation | | --- | --- |

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-01-01T00:50:22+00:00

    Wait just checking to fix the (KB5008215) not being able to update issue is I can detach the battery for a couple and then restart? That worked for you?

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-01-01T00:26:21+00:00

    Wut a fookin' joke, mate. I've been having the same issue for a while now.

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-12-31T05:41:48+00:00

    The update works for me

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-12-30T17:03:12+00:00

    Hi,

    No, you don't have to reinstall anything. It simply refreshes your windows files such as the Program Files and X86 folder. Just make sure you select to keep your files and apps, it should be the top option.

    Any further questions, just reply to me and I'll be sure to help you out.

    Kind regards,

    Connor.

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-12-30T15:01:37+00:00

    Hi Connor

    Did this process mean that you had to reinstall all your third party software as well? I am willing to give this a go if I don't have to reinstall everything as well as Windows 11.

    Thanks for any feedback you can give on this

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