Install Chinese(Simplified, Mainland China) Basic Typing, Error Code:0x800F0950

Duqiang He 5 Reputation points
2026-06-22T08:00:44.8233333+00:00

I recently performed a clean install of Windows 11 25H2 Enterprise Edition (English). When installing the Simplified Chinese Language Basics Typing Package, I keep getting the error message: "Sorry, we're having trouble installing this feature. You can try again later. Error code: 0x800F0950." I haven't been able to install it successfully on different computer models. I've tried using China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom networks, and none of them can install the feature.

Windows for business | Windows 365 Enterprise
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  1. Duqiang He 5 Reputation points
    2026-09-18T10:21:01.4533333+00:00

    I believe this is an issue with the international internet connection in Northern China. I found a way to install the Chinese typing pack offline.

    https://learn.microsoft.com/zh-cn/answers/questions/4373505/*

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  2. Adam J. Marshall 11,031 Reputation points MVP
    2026-08-18T00:43:58.27+00:00

    Install it manually by specifying the source. You will need the Features on Demand files to do this (download the ISO from the Microsoft volume licencing center.)

    Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name "Language.Basic~~~zh-CN~0.0.1.0" -Source "D:\FOD" -LimitAccess

    And DISM with source:

    Dism /Online /Add-Capability /CapabilityName:Language.Basic~~~zh-CN~0.0.1.0 /Source:D:\FOD /LimitAccess

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  4. HLBui 12,700 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-06-22T09:03:14.1933333+00:00

    Hi Duqiang He •

    The error code 0x800F0950 usually means Windows can’t pull the required language pack files from Microsoft’s servers, often due to WSUS/group policy settings or leftover corrupted install files. The quickest workaround is to install the Simplified Chinese package using DISM or PowerShell directly, bypassing the Settings UI

    DISM manually:

    DISM /Online /Add-Capability /CapabilityName:Language.Basic~~~zh-CN~0.0.1.0

    This forces Windows to fetch the Simplified Chinese typing package directly.

    Check WSUS/Group Policy: If your machines are domain-joined, make sure UseWUServer is set to 0 under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU. Then restart the Windows Update service.

    Clean up residue files: If previous installs failed, run sfc /scannow and DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth to clear corrupted components.

    Some tips:

    Always install language packs from Microsoft’s official servers, not older Windows 10 packages.

    Test on a clean VM first to confirm the pack installs correctly before rolling out to multiple devices

    If this explanation helps you get the language pack installed, please hit “accept answer” so we know the guidance worked for you.

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