[KB9199277] – How to Fix Update Error
0x800f0988 in Windows 10 (20H2)?
Many users have encountered this Windows Update Error Code 0x800f0988 when they were trying to update their existing Build OS. This Windows Update Error 0x800f0988 is generally caused by corrupt system files. In this article, we discuss the reason of this windows update error code 0x800f0988 and also the solutions to fix this windows 10 update error 0x800f0988.
Reasons of Windows Update Error Code
0x800f0988
1. Corrupted Windows update components
2. No spaces left inside the Win SxS folder
3. Missing or damaged system files
4. Incorrect Date & Time
[KB9199277] – Solutions to fix the Windows 10 Update Error 0x800f0988
Clean up the Win SXS folder
Firstly, open the Command Prompt and Run as Administrator
After that, type the following command and click enter
dism /online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup
Finally, restart your PC and check if the issue is resolved
Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
Firstly, open the troubleshoot option in the Windows search box
After that, click Troubleshoot settings and Select the Additional troubleshooter’s option
Next, click on Windows Update and then press the button Run the troubleshooter
If this error 0x800f098 persist, follow the instruction below or talk to Microsoft experts for help.
Reset Windows Update Components
1. Firstly, open the command prompt and Run as Administrator
2. After that, type the following commands and press enter
1. net stop wuauserv
2. net stop cryptSvc
3. net stop bits
4. net stop msiserver
Firstly, click on the Start button and type Reset this PC
After that, locate the result from the list and then open it
Next, go to the right pane, click the Get Started button under the Recovery tab
On the next screen, click Keep my Files followed by Next
Now hit the Reset to confirm to get the process the start
Finally, restart your PC to set the changes
At last, follow the above explained steps and restart your system services will ideally resume your updates to work. If you still need help to resolve this error
code 0x800f0988, we suggest you to chat with our experts. I am sure they will help you resolve this issue completely. You can also visit our website for more details and information.